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Steele convenes 'Tech Summit'
Michael Steele, in his first public move toward changing the party structure, is convening a Tech Summit at the party's headquarters Friday, a mark of the urgency with which he views Republicans' technical deficits: The Republican National Committee is hosting a Tech Summit on Friday, Feb. ...
Matt Lewis: Michael Steele and Bloggers: A Steele Curtain or an Olive Branch?
Matt Lewis: Michael Steele and Bloggers: A Steele Curtain or an Olive Branch?
townhall.com — Michael Steele frequently reads blogs at 2 o'clock in the morning. ... At least, that's what he... told me a few months ago during our first (and only) blogger conference call conversation. His interest in blogs rings... (more) Matt Lewis: Michael Steele and Bloggers: A Steele ...
Some thoughts on Michael Steele
ta-nehisicoates.theatlantic.com — It's tempting to go all roflerz over the RNC's selection of Michael Steele as chairmen. But I... think the proper response is a salute. I have no idea whether Steele will be any good, but I think his selection marks the start of excising the Obama is a ... (more) Some thoughts on Michael Steele
What will Michael Steele do with the presidential primary calendar?
thenextright.com — The power of the chairman to impact the future of the party is, to a degree, limited.... Michael Steele will be able to attract a range of people that other candidates may not have been able to. But there is one area in which  the Chairman's race ... (more) What will Michael Steele do with the presidential ...
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Steele to Kick Off with “Tech Summit”
The Page by Mark Halperin — ... New RNC chair invites members to share ideas to improve the party's technology use at a Friday event in Washington. One GOPer: Summit shows Steele is serious about improving the party's tech “deficiency.”       ...

Hugh Hewitt: Chairman Steele Calls a Tech Huddle
Townhall.com Blog's TownHall BlogGood for Michael Steele. Suggestion: Not all ideas are created equal. The best on the GOP side include some familiar names like All, Almacy, Hynes, Neppell, and Ruffini. I think the "open mike" approach is fine for comedy clubs, and perhaps for one afternoon session, but there are established, successful practitioners in the world of political tech consulting, and they ought to be recognized and listened to out of the box.

Hugh Hewitt: Chairman Steele Calls a Tech Huddle
Hugh Hewitt's TownHall BlogGood for Michael Steele. Suggestion: Not all ideas are created equal. The best on the GOP side include some familiar names like All, Almacy, Hynes, Neppell, and Ruffini. I think the "open mike" approach is fine for comedy clubs, and perhaps for one afternoon session, but there are established, successful practitioners in the world of political tech consulting, and they ought to be recognized and listened to out of the box.

Idiots.
INSTAPUTZ — ... Club in Washington, D.C., which brought together bloggers, politicos, and activists to discuss ideas ranging from social networking to online fundraising. The forum was also broadcast online so that those who were interested from all over the country could view and submit their comments. Attendees even got a surprise visit from Chairman Steele and Newt Gingrich. Um, fellas. A little-read website, Politico -- you've heard of them maybe? -- gave you plenty of notice. Like four days? For more laffs, drink in Michael Steele's ...

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(CNN) — Newly-elected Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele is convening a "Tech Summit" at the party's headquarters Friday, a signal the GOP's technology deficit during the last election cycle will be among the new chairman's ...