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draftmichaelsteele.com - 11/11/2008
Draft Michael Steele for RNC Chair
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To rebuild the Republican Party, we need to broaden our outreach to new audiences with messages of conservative principles and values. Ronald Reagan won because he was able to bring a broad coalition of interests together under a 'big tent.' Michael Steele is the kind of leader that will ...
elections.foxnews.com - 11/11/2008
Steele Likely to Seek RNC Leadership Post
— elections.foxnews.com — The former Maryland lieutenant governor is considering a run for the chairmanship of the Republican Party, a source close to the situation told FOX News. (more) Steele Likely to Seek RNC Leadership Post

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It’s on: Gingrich versus Michael Steele for RNC chair
hotair.com - 11/10/2008
It’s on: Gingrich versus Michael Steele for RNC chair
— hotair.com — A follow-up to Ed’s post from earlier today: The Washington Times spies a gathering storm . [...] Read the rest » (more) It’s on: Gingrich versus Michael Steele for RNC chair

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republicanforareason.com - 11/11/2008
RNC
— republicanforareason.com — Welcome to our newest grassroots Web site, Republican For A Reason. As we regroup as a Party after the presidential election, we must reflect on what we have done well and what we can improve upon as we move forward. The Republican Party has always ... (more) RNC

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Jonathan Martin's Blog:  "Draft" sites emerge

The Atlantic Politics Channel:  RNC Chair Race: Draft Michael Steele

Hotline On Call Part Deux:  A 'Draft Steele' Effort

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"Draft" sites emerge
Jonathan Martin's Blog — The following have both wound up in my in-box.  If there are others, please send them on over. Draft Michael Steele for RNC Draft John Sununu for RNC

RNC Chair Race: Draft Michael Steele
The Atlantic Politics Channel — What a coincidence... Michael Steele wants the job... is making phone calls.... and voila... http://www.draftmichaelsteele.com/ ... appears. Here's the mission statement: To rebuild the Republican Party, we need to broaden our outreach to new audiences with messages of conservative principles and values. Ronald Reagan won because he was able to bring a broad coalition of interests together under a 'big tent.' Michael Steele is the kind of leader that will rekindle Ronald Reagan's legacy and translate it to the current political ...

A 'Draft Steele' Effort
Hotline On Call Part Deux — ... A petition is circulating online to draft former MD Lt. Gov. Michael Steele for Republican National Committee chairman. Steele served one four-year term in MD's No. 2 job. He ran for U.S. Senate in 2006 but was defeated by then-Rep. Benjamin L. Cardin. ...

Conaway Chief of Staff Leads 'Draft Steele' Effort
News — ... Rep. Mike Conaway's (R-Texas) chief of staff has spearheaded a new website seeking to draft former Maryland Lt. Gov. Michael Steele into the race for chairman of the Republican National Committee (RNC). A website, DraftMichaelSteele.com , was launched late last night seeking to draw support for Steele's candidacy, and has received several hundred signatories already to a petition encouraging Steele to run said Jeff Burton, Conaway's chief of staff. "It's been a great response, but we're just at the very, very early stages of what we're doing," Burton said. "The purpose is just ...

Michael Steele & the Republican "big tent"
RedState: Conservative News and Community — ... this morning reports a "Draft Michael Steele" effort to elevate the former Maryland lt. governor to the chairmanship of the Republican National Committee. The online petition is being pushed by Steele friend Tony Marsh and his consulting firm, ...

It’s on off: Gingrich may endorse Steele for RNC chair, says Fox News
Hot Air » Top Picks — ... , in case you’re jacked at the thought of Chairman Steele, a new website coincidentally appeared yesterday featuring an online petition to draft him for the position. Sign up here. Exit question: Is this the surest sign yet that Newt’s thinking of a run in 2012? Remember, Huck allegedly wants his own former campaign manager, Chip Saltsman, in at RNC. If Gingrich plays kingmaker with Steele, he’s got important friends in high places ahead of the next primaries.

Matt Lewis: Draft Steele Website
Townhall.com Blog's TownHall Blog — ... | Photos | Cartoons | [image] Blog [image] | Your Blogs | Issues | Get Magazine | Finance [image] [image] Hugh Hewitt | Mike Gallagher | Michael Medved | Mary Katharine Ham | Kevin McCullough | Matt Lewis | Radio Blogger | Your Blogs Directory [image] Wednesday, November 12, 2008 Draft Steele Website Posted by: Matt Lewis at 8:46 AM Home A website has sprung up to " Draft Michael Steele for RNC Chair ." Steele will not be my ...

STEELE MAKES IT OFFICIAL-- Will Run For RNC Chairman (Video)
Gateway Pundit — Former Lieutenant Governor of Maryland and GOPAC Chairman Michael Steele officially declared his candidacy for Republican National Committee Chairman tonight on Hannity and Colmes: To find out more on this go to the Draft Michael Steele website. Steele made the announcement tonight. Townhall reported: "I want this gig," Steele said this evening on Hannity & Colmes. "And, Alan, I'm coming at you, baby, I'm coming ...

Micheal Steele Holds Blogger Conference Call
Gateway Pundit — ... Never an email. Never a call. Today Michael Steele invited me to join him on a conference call. ...I like that. Former Lieutenant Governor of Maryland and GOPAC Chairman Michael Steele officially declared his candidacy for Republican National Committee Chairman tonight on Hannity and Colmes last night: To find out more on this go to the Draft Michael Steele website. Today Michael Steele took the time to hold a ...

R.N.C. Chairman Begins Campaign to Keep His Job
The Caucus — ... , who managed Mike Huckabee’s presidential campaign and Michael Steele , the former lieutenant governor of Maryland. The election of the next R.N.C. chairman will take place at the party’s winter meeting in late January.

Ask The RNC Chairman Candidates A Question
The Policy Report — ...   The debate between the six candidates for RNC Chairman will be Monday at 10am Pacific Time. Here are the candidates: Saul Anuziz - Michigan GOP Chairman Katon Dawson - South Carolina GOP Chairman Chip Saltsman - Former Tennessee GOP Chairman Ken Blackwell - Former Ohio Secretary of State Mike Duncan - Current RNC Chairman Michael Steele - GOPAC Chairman The Repubican Party has created a website– RNCDebate.org– ...

Handicapping The RNC Chair Race
pandagon.net - we are the public option — ... other text messaging thing, a scrolling list of endorsees and a Flash tool that lets you see his support state-by-state. On the other hand, he’s been a miserable failure in this job, and I’m pretty sure the majority of Republicans had no idea who he was.  Michael Steele, The Black Guy Who Lost In 2006 Who Didn’t Play Football And Wasn’t Ken Blackwell Chances: 32% Sure, you can only find a Facebook link at the top of his page, and nothing else. Sure, he’s got a blog that has been updated once ...

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