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politics.theatlantic.com - 3/13/2009
Urging Loyalty To Steele
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After the jump, a letter sent by Florida Republican Party chairman Jim Greer to members of the Republican National Committee today. He finds it disturbing that " some Republicans cannot see the absolute necessity of providing unwavering loyalty and support to Chairman Steele as he embarks upon ...
politics.theatlantic.com - 3/12/2009
How Steele Can Get His Groove Back
— politics.theatlantic.com — If, in their fit of determination this January, Republican Party members elected Michael Steele to be the... taut new face on a corpulent vessel of a political party, to be the brand-changer that would remake the party's image - well, Steele has turned ... (more) How Steele Can Get His Groove Back

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huffingtonpost.com - 3/12/2009
Steele In Serious Hot Water With Social Conservatives
— huffingtonpost.com — Michael's Steele statement of support for an "individual choice" on abortion has provoked deep concern among social... conservatives and spurred further speculation that his tenure at the RNC will be brief. On Wednesday, the RNC Chair walked back a ... (more) Steele In Serious Hot Water With Social Conservatives

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Guest Ticket: John Amato on Michael Steele and the RNC's troubles
latimesblogs.latimes.com - 3/13/2009
Guest Ticket: John Amato on Michael Steele and the RNC's troubles
— latimesblogs.latimes.com — From time to time here on The Ticket, we're inviting guest bloggers to share their views and... our space with loyal Ticket readers. Today's guest is John Amato , who invented, writes and has driven Crooks and Liars to become in less than five years ... (more) Guest Ticket: John Amato on Michael Steele and the RNC's ...

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Early Morning Swim
Firedoglake — ... The markets still hate Obama's socialism! Hell of a legacy, W. Gettin' da RNC playa's back. Amato re: MC Steele at the LAT. It's official: he's toast. Yeesh...but at least... This seems counterproductive. Diaper Dave, to the courtesy phone. You stay classy, Laura Ingraham. Oh yeah -- the codpiece. More calls for sedition. Share

Friday's campaign round-up
Political Animal — ... for Jindal's re-election campaign. * RNC Chairman Michael Steele has more Republican detractors than he knows what to do with, but there are handful of party leaders coming to his defense. Florida Republican Party Chairman Jim Greer, for example, believes the party should offer Steele " unwavering loyalty and support ."— ...

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