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Steele Under Fire
Steele Under Fire
In an interview with GQ, the Republican National Committee chairman was asked about his views on abortion and homosexuality, and in both cases gave answers that could give heartburn to conservatives.
Steele: Abortion an 'individual choice'
politico.com — In an interview with GQ , Michael Steele called abortion an "individual choice" and said the question... should be left to the states. Steele describes himself as pro-life and has in the past backed both state bans and a constitutional ... (more) Steele: Abortion an 'individual choice'
Steele reverses himself on choice
Steele reverses himself on choice
hotair.com — Read this post » (more) Steele reverses himself on choice
Steele And Gay Couples: WTF?
andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com — "I think that there's a whole lot that goes into the makeup of an individual that, uh,... you just can't simply say, oh, like, 'Tomorrow morning I'm gonna stop being gay.' It's like saying, 'Tomorrow morning I'm gonna stop being black.'" - ... (more) Steele And Gay Couples: WTF?
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Steele's bad day
Political Animal — ... said the GQ interview was "one more nail in the coffin" for Steele. National Review 's Kathryn Jean Lopez wonders whether Steele "might be in over his head." Given all of this, I found this parody video, sent in by reader K.M., to be hilarious: I ...

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re: Steele
corner.nationalreview.com 3/12/2009 — He also may have voted for Jimmy Carter. (I just read the whole GQ transcript, albeit quickly.) I love Michael Steele's optimism. I love how he wants to consider no American outside the reach of the Republican party. But beyond that, I'm just not ...
Why Steele just doesn't get it
politico.com 3/5/2009 — He is RNC chair for only a month, and already there's speculation he may be on his way out.
Steele: No One Has Any Idea What I'm Doing -- And I Like It That Way!
tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com 3/4/2009 — Michael Steele is firing back at his critics inside the Republican Party, who privately complain that he's failed to properly organize the party, does too many gaffe-riddled interviews, and overall keeps everyone out of the loop. In fact, he says, ...
GOP Goes With STEELE!
gatewaypundit.blogspot.com 1/31/2009 — Terrific! Michael Steele was elected chairman of the Republican National Committee this afternoon. Congratulations Michael!
Michael Steele Shows Some…Steele
themoderatevoice.com 12/11/2008 — While I don’t agree with him on every issue, I have like Michael Steele. The former Lt. Governor of Maryland is running for the leadership of the GOP. There have been rumblings from some “true believers” that because of his work in ...
Steele v. Steele -- tries to clarify views
firstread.msnbc.msn.com 3/12/2009 — From NBC's Domenico Montanaro RNC Chairman Michael Steele has come under criticism for statements he’s made so far -- from some even in his own party. We mentioned this morning his lengthy, wide-ranging Q&A with GQ . The big news from ...
It's Steele!
politico.com 1/30/2009 — Former Maryland Lt. Gov Michael Steele triumphs over four opponents in the race for RNC chairman.
Say It Ain’t So, Michael Steele!
lashawnbarber.com 3/12/2009 — In what I thought was a parody interview , Michael Steele, head the of the Republican National Committee, the same man who failed to challenge a cable show host when he compared white Republicans to Nazis, told GQ magazine this: Why do you think ...
IS IT over for Michael Steele?…
pajamasmedia.com 3/6/2009 — IS IT over for Michael Steele?
Steele takes down his blog.
thinkprogress.org 3/7/2009 — In recent days, RNC chairman Michael Steele has been “ getting ripped apart ” by conservative commenters on his blog, in response to his comments originally criticizing Rush Limbaugh . (He has since backed away from them.) Andrew Perez on ...
Steele taps new chief of staff for RNCCNN Political Ticker 3/12/2009
Ken McKay will be responsible for the RNC's day-to-day operations. WASHINGTON (CNN) – Embattled Republic National Committee Chairman Michael Steele announced Thursday that he had tapped Ken McKay as the RNC’s new chief of staff. The new ...
GOP party chief clarifies his abortion stancemsnbc.com: Politics 3/12/2009
The Republican Party national chairman said he's opposed to abortion and Roe v. Wade should be repealed, commenting a day after a magazine quoted him as saying abortion was "an individual choice."
Steele Under Fire for Abortion RemarkWSJ.com: Politics And Policy 3/12/2009
RNC Chairman Michael Steele is again drawing unwelcome attention for comments he made on abortion and gay rights that didn't match the Republican Party platform.
Steele 'choice' gaffe sparks GOP revolt (Politico)Yahoo! News: Politics News 3/12/2009
Politico - Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele’s series of gaffes turned into something more serious Thursday, as a leaders of a pillar of the GOP – the anti-abortion movement – shifted into open revolt over ...
Steele ally’s plea: Support our RNC chairmanCNN Political Ticker 3/12/2009
A top ally of embattled Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele called on GOP leaders and activists Thursday to publicly state their support for Steele. WASHINGTON (CNN) – A top ally of embattled Republican National Committee Chairman ...