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Report: Steele Running for RNC, Gingrich Not
Weekly Standard Blog —
... Bill Sammon's sources tell him Steele may announce as soon as Thursday, and is courting the endorsement of Newt Gingrich, which if landed, would do much to scare off the incumbent and possible challengers: ...
Steele Makes It Official: To Run for RNC Chief
Tammy Bruce —
While I like Newt Gingrich personally, Michael Steele is the fresh voice we need, and more inclined toward authentic Reagan Legacy conservatism. The report, however, notes Gingrich is now not vying for the post.
Steele Likely to Seek RNC Leadership Post
Michael Steele, former lieutenant governor of Maryland, has decided to run for the chairmanship of the Republican National Committee and is in talks with Newt Gingrich to win the former House speaker's endorsement, FOX News learned Tuesday.
Steele declined to comment, ...
It’s on off: Gingrich may endorse Steele for RNC chair, says Fox News
Hot Air » Top Picks —
... . No official word yet, but it’s in the works : Michael Steele, former lieutenant governor of Maryland, has decided to run for the chairmanship of the Republican National Committee and is in talks with Newt Gingrich to win the former House speaker’s endorsement, FOX News learned Tuesday. Steele declined to comment, but a source close to the situation said Steele would announce his candidacy as early as Thursday. The source also contradicted a report in Tuesday’s Washington Times that Steele and Gingrich were competing for the RNC post.“There is no fight,” the source said. ...
Trial balloon: Michael Steele as RNC head
pandagon.net - we are the public option —
... I have to hand it to the Republicans—they are so transparent that it continues to boggle the mind. First they put Sarah “any vajajay will do” Palin on the prez ticket, and that blew up in their faces. Now it looks like the party of Klansmen, low-information garden-variety bigots, and bible beaters is looking to put a little color at the top of its otherwise snow-white leadership. ...
Gingrich pulls out of RNC race
Political Animal —
GINGRICH PULLS OUT OF RNC RACE.... To the disappointment of Democrats everywhere, Newt Gingrich has decided not to seek the chairmanship of the Republican National Committee. "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. "However, my job as an American first is to develop a tri-partisan approach to developing solutions for the challenges we face. I use the word tri-partisan to designate the concept of attracting ...
New Slang
Matthew Yglesias —
No RNC Chairman race for Newt Gingrich, but he is working on some new jargon:
However, my job as an American first is to develop a tri-partisan approach to developing solutions for the challenges we face. I use the word tri-partisan to designate the concept of attracting Democrats, Republicans, and independents to solutions that unify most Americans.
Through an unfortunate confluence of events, Gingrich has a passion for playing inane linguistic games and also scored a big win for the GOP in 1994. That, in turn, set into motion a ...
Looks Like A Dogfight -- Or Not
Rhymes With Right —
... UPDATE: Looks like Newt will endorse Steele and work with him in charting a course for the GOP -- precisely what I suggested above.
Michael Steele for RNC chair
Betsy's Page —
Bill Sammon reports that Michael Steele is actively running for the head of the RNC. And that the reported contest between Steele and Newt Gingrich is wrong. Actually, according to Sammon, Gingrich and Steele are working together to turn the Republican Party around. This is great news. I think Steele is the perfect choice. I wanted him to be chairman after the 2004 election. Instead we got a nonentity like Mike Duncan who may be a swell guy, but he's been invisible this past election. Steele, on the other hand, is a charismatic and intelligent man who has a real idea on where ...
More on the RNC Race (Steele and Gingrich)
PoliBlog: A Rough Draft of my Thoughts —
Yesterday, I noted a story that stated that Newt Gingrich and Michael Steele were in a behind-the-scenes competition for RNC chair.
Today it is reported (via Fox News): Steele Likely to Seek RNC Leadership Post
Michael Steele, former lieutenant governor of Maryland, has decided to run for the chairmanship of the Republican National Committee and is in talks with Newt Gingrich to win the former House speaker’s endorsement, FOX News learned Tuesday.
Steele declined to comment, but a source close to the situation said Steele would ...
Where is the Republican Knight in Steele Armor?
Flopping Aces —
... Bill Sammon’s sources tell him Steele may announce as soon as Thursday, and is courting the endorsement of Newt Gingrich, which if landed, would do much to scare off the incumbent and possible challengers: ...
Report: Fred Thompson Mulling Run for RNC Chair
News —
... attracted high-profile names. "I was talking with John McCain today," said Scooter Clippard, a fundraiser for Thompson and McCain's presidential campaigns. "Fred Thompson's name came up, and we both talked about whether he would run for the chairmanship," Clippard said. Other frontrunners for the RNC chairmanship are former Maryland Lt. Gov. Michael Steele and current Chairman Mike Duncan. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) had also indicated interest in the position, but told FOX News yesterday indicating that he intended to spend more time focusing on policy ...
Newest Contestant In The RNC Chair Sweepstakes...Teh Fred?
Ace of Spades HQ —
Newest Contestant In The RNC Chair Sweepstakes...Teh Fred? Newt is apparently out and is backing Michael Steele. Now comes word that Fred Thompson ...
Law and Order in the RNC Chair? Newt out of the mix?
Say Anything —
... I like the idea of Fred. I also like the idea of Michael Steele or Newt, but it sounds like Newt might not be in the mix anymore and is now endorsing Michael Steele for the gig. ...
