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  Mary44, I agree Michael Steele would be great as the RNC chair.  BUT, that does not mean that the RNC can't have Newt as a member.

   As far as I can tell the whole RNC should be replaced.  They have been a complete failure. Same with Congressional leadership (if you can call them leaders?) 

   Newt has the prescription for what needs to be done and how, but Michael woud put a new younger face on the party  (yes, youth matters) and actually can communicate fairly well.

   As opposed to GWB, who like me, can't put two word together.

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It’s on: Gingrich versus Michael Steele for RNC chair
Hot Air » Top Picks — ... from earlier today: The Washington Times spies a gathering storm . Republicans close to each man say they are intent on ousting Mike Duncan when his tenure ends in January and to insert themselves to articulate a counter-agenda to President-elect Barack Obama´s administration. A bevy of backers for each man, neither of whom is an RNC member, have been burning up the phone lines and firing off e-mails as they try to sway the 168 RNC members in the wake of the second consecutive drubbing of Republicans at the polls.“The Republican National Committee has to ask itself if it ...

The Fight for Control of the RNC
The Page by Mark Halperin — Both the NY Times and Washington Times analyze who will be the new leaders of the party and how aggressively they should take on the President-elect.      

Michael Steele, Newt Gingrich Duking It Out To Be RNC Chief
Say Anything — ... My guess is Gingrich gets it because he’s higher profile and better connected, but Steele should be the man as far as I’m concerned. ...

Newspaper Roundup for Nov. 11, 2008
CNSNews.com Headlines — Home News National CNSNews.com Newspaper Roundup for Nov. 11, 2008 Tuesday, November 11, 2008 By Susan Jones, Senior Editor Los Angeles Times: Supreme Court upholds 'victim impact evidence' Washington Times: EXCLUSIVE: Gingrich, Steele duel privately for RNC job New York Times: Sparring Starts as Republicans Ponder Future Washington Post: Terry McAuliffe Takes Steps To Run for Va. Governor Rocky Mountain News: CBS expose termed 'absolutely unfair' '60 minutes' piece baffles owner of Englewood firm Boston Globe: Obama ...

Conservative Stars Vie for RNC Chair
Politics Daily — ... Former Maryland Lieutenant Governor Michael Steel and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich are said to be competing privately for the RNC Chairmanship. Gingrich denies interest in the job publicly, but close confidants of his are lobbying members behind the scenes for his cause. Steele isn't talking on the record about the job either, but party insiders say that he very much wants the post. Former Senator and presidential candidate Fred Thompson has also been rumored to be interested in a "general chairman" position, leaving day-to-day operations of the party to an ...

Morning Roundup: Around the Web in 80.34 Seconds
The Latest on Air America — ... In other news, neither do many people in the Middle East. Welcome to the socialist regime part of George W. Bush's legacy. Stocks took a dive in Europe and Asia following Wimpey performance. No fewer than ...

Early Morning Swim
Firedoglake — ... Sarah Palin still lyin', blamin' others, and talkin' about 2012. 90,000 AK Sen. race votes to be counted Wednesday. More madness in the Minnesota recount. McCain will stump for Chambliss in GA. Will Obama keep Gates? Wingnuts gather for post-mortem strategery. Who wants to be a head of the RNC?

The Morning Report
Real Clear Politics - TIME.com — ... " (Mike Allen, The Politico ) - President-elect Obama plans a quick, aggressive start to his presidency by filling several Cabinet jobs in the next three weeks and by presenting Congress with a broad agenda, according to advisers. " Gingrich, Steele duel privately for RNC job " (Ralph Hallow, Washington Times ) - A behind-the-scenes battle to take the reins of the Republican National Committee is taking off between former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and former Maryland Lt. Gov. Michael S. Steele. " ...

Battle for RNC Chair is On: Steele vs. Gingrich
PoliGazette — ... Two well known names, Michael Steele and Newt Gingrich, will run for chair of the Republican National Committee. Both men are household names in Republican circles, and both already play an influential role in the Republican Party. ...

The Early Word: A Party Asks, 'What Now?'
The Caucus — It’s been a difficult week for the Republican Party, whose leaders have had to contend not only with defeat in the presidential election but also in key House and Senate races as they watch the public transfer of power to President-elect Barack Obama. Today The Times’s Adam Nagourney reports on the internal debate over who will take the helm of the G.O.P. ...

Crash the Party
The Opinionator — ... for his success yesterday, the Republicans are now scrambling to see who will fill the void of failure. “A behind-the-scenes battle to take the reins of the Republican National Committee is taking off between former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and former Maryland Lt. Gov. Michael S. Steele,” reports The Washington Times.“Neither man will acknowledge his interest in the post, but Republicans close to each are burning up the phone lines and firing off e-mails to fellow party members in an effort to oust RNC Chairman Mike Duncan in the wake of the second consecutive drubbing of ...

Internal GOP Fight Over Next RNC Chair
Politics on HuffingtonPost.com — The Washington Times reports: A behind-the-scenes battle to take the reins of the Republican National Committee is taking off between former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and former Maryland Lt. Gov. Michael S. Steele. Neither man will acknowledge his interest in the post, but Republicans close to each are burning up the phone lines and firing off e-mails to fellow party members in an effort to oust RNC Chairman Mike Duncan in the wake of the second consecutive drubbing of Republican candidates at the polls. The New York Times adds: Mr. Duncan was installed by Mr. Bush, and the ...

Internal GOP Fight Over Next RNC Chair
The Huffington Post | Full News Feed — The Washington Times reports: A behind-the-scenes battle to take the reins of the Republican National Committee is taking off between former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and former Maryland Lt. Gov. Michael S. Steele. Neither man will acknowledge his interest in the post, but Republicans close to each are burning up the phone lines and firing off e-mails to fellow party members in an effort to oust RNC Chairman Mike Duncan in the wake of the second consecutive drubbing of Republican candidates at the polls. The New York Times adds: Mr. Duncan was installed by Mr. Bush, and the ...

Who will head up the RNC?
Sister Toldjah — ... In light of the drubbings Republicans have received the last two elections, the search is on to find someone who can lead the party out of the fog of defeat. The Washington Times reports this morning that former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and former Lt. Gov. of Maryland Michael Steele are privately battling it out for the top post, even though neither man will admit it publically: ...

MIDDAY ROUNDUP
News — MIDDAY ROUNDUP A race between Republican heavyweights for the chairmanship of the Republican National Committee (RNC) draws input from both liberal and conservative bloggers today, while a congressman’s warning that President-elect Barack Obama’s administration could mean a Marxist government draws support from conservatives and ridicule from liberals. Democrats would be thrilled to see former Speaker Newt Gingrich (Ga.) as chairman of the RNC, given the baggage he carries from his tenure as the GOP’s leader in the House, Steve Benen writes at Washington Monthly. Gingrich’s coy pronunciations about the position remind The Plank’s Christopher Orr of when ...

Gingrich v. Steele for RNC Chair?
PoliBlog: A Rough Draft of my Thoughts — Via WaTiL EXCLUSIVE: Gingrich, Steele duel privately for RNC job A behind-the-scenes battle to take the reins of the Republican National Committee is taking off between former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and former Maryland Lt. Gov. Michael S. Steele. Neither man will acknowledge his interest in the post, but Republicans close to each are burning up the phone lines and firing off e-mails to fellow party members in an effort to oust RNC Chairman Mike Duncan in the wake of the second consecutive drubbing of Republican candidates at the polls. ...

Gingrich vs. Steele
The Corner on National Review Online — Tuesday, November 11, 2008 [image] Gingrich vs. Steele [ Mark Krikorian ] They both want to be Republican National Committee chairman . HotAir has an online poll up, where Newt is slightly ahead. I'm torn I like Steele better and suspect he's a better fundraiser, but Newt seems to be the only panjandrum on the right open to new ideas. 11/11 12:22 PM

11/11: Lieberman Vs. The Netroots: The Sequel
Blogometer — ... running for RNC chairman (although they're also fond of ex-MD LG Michael Steele ): Other conservative bloggers are skeptical of Gingrich: Several conservative bloggers are also enthusiastic about the possibility of ex-TN Sen. ...

Michael Steele and the RNC
The Moderate Voice — ... I have known Michael Steele for over 10 years. In Maryland, we are part of a small fraternity, candidates for public office from the African-American segment of the Republican Party. I read with interest that Michael is looking to become the next chair of the Republican National Committee. I think this may be a good fit for both Steele and the RNC if Michael is willing to change the status quo. ...

Gingrich, Steele Duel Privately for RNC Job
Taegan Goddard's Political Wire — "A behind-the-scenes battle to take the reins of the Republican National Committee is taking off between former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and former Maryland Lt. Gov. Michael S. Steele," the Washington Times reports. ...

Gingrich, Steele, and the RNC Chairmanship
Stubborn Facts — ... The upshot is that I support either of them. The most important point, as the WaTi reports, is that the RNC "needs a leader who can formulate a counter-agenda to President-elect Barack Obama's administration and articulate it on the national stage," and either or both of these guys fits the bill. ...

Report: Steele Running for RNC, Gingrich Not
Weekly Standard Blog — ... to create a new strategy for the direction of the GOP." In a statement issued by the former House speaker, Gingrich said he was not interested in seeking the post of Republican Party chairman. "A number of people have asked me to consider running for Republican National Committee chair. They have been very flattering, and I am very honored by their support," he said. The Washington Times' report on the "behind-the-scenes battle" between the two is here. I like the direction this is heading, if correct. Michael Steele ...

EXCLUSIVE: Gingrich, Steele duel privately for RNC job
Democratic Underground Latest Breaking News — Source: Washington Times A behind-the-scenes battle to take the reins of the Republican National Committee is taking off between former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and former Maryland Lt. Gov. Michael S. Steele. Neither man will acknowledge his interest in the post, but Republicans close to each are burning up the phone lines and firing off e-mails to fellow party members in an effort to oust RNC Chairman Mike Duncan in the wake of the second consecutive drubbing of Republican candidates at the polls. Read more: http://washingtontimes.com/news/2008/nov/11/gingrich-st... ...

Responding to a Big News Day on the GOP's Future
The Next Right — ... meeting in Miami as well as leadership battles for the RNC chairmanship and Congressional minority leadership positions. Newt Gingrich points out that "the party would be wiser to offer a broad idea of what it stood for and how it would lead the country, and pick its battles carefully." Gingrich and former Maryland Lt. Governor and current GOPAC chairman are privately seeking the RNC chairmanship, according to Ralph Hallow of the Washington Times. One of the sticking points seems to focus on how to emulate Howard Dean's 50 State Strategy: ...

Christmas Comes Early
Oliver Willis — ... Michael Steele and Newt Gingrich running for RNC chairman? On one hand, an odious public figure whose petulance led to the shutdown of the government, on the other hand a failed lieutenant governor and failed senatorial candidate (by double digits). SWEET. I wonder if rapist Mike Tyson ...

RNC Chair Cattle Call! 11/11 Edition: Newt Plays Coy
Daily Kos — ... ? Isn't it simplest just to put a cipher who appears to represent something new in charge of the party, and let the infighting continue behind the scenes? I'm guessing that's what they'll be thinking come January.  Plus, Steele is chair of GOPAC, so he's got a nice piece of turf from which to launch his campaign. And he really does want the job. ...

Looks Like A Dogfight -- Or Not
Rhymes With Right — Two leading contenders are out there, looking to be the next chairman of the GOP . One, Newt Gingrich, was the brains of the 1994 GOP takeover of congress. The other, Michael Steele, is one of the “young Turks” of the party, a member of a new generation of leaders who many see as the future of the GOP. A behind-the-scenes battle to take the reins of the Republican National Committee is taking off between former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and former Maryland Lt. Gov. Michael S. Steele. Neither man will acknowledge his interest in the post, but Republicans close to each are ...

I'll Take One Hot Palin And One Cold Piyush "Bobby" Jindal--To Go...Please
All articles at Blogcritics — ... as GOP chair. Who will prevail ? They appeared separately Sunday, Steele on Fox Sunday said of himself: I'm a grassroots guy from my hometown of D.C. He claimed to be an in-touch techie too: I am a big techno-wonk, up until two at night blogging and checking out the world. What will the reformulated party look like in 2012: The model that might work is the same one that pundits proffered for Obama Obama/Clinton. But that trial balloon was quickly shot down, and devolved into LOL. However, if you go back and read the current press we, the supporters of Obama were worried ...