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politico.com - 3/5/2009
Why Steele just doesn't get it
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He is RNC chair for only a month, and already there's speculation he may be on his way out.
thehill.com - 3/5/2009
RNC member calls on Steele to quit
— thehill.com — Michael Steele should resign as Republican National Committee (RNC) chairman, according to a committee member from North... Carolina. In an e-mail to fellow RNC members obtained by The Hill, Dr. Ada Fisher, North Carolina's national committeewoman, said ... (more) RNC member calls on Steele to quit

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politico.com - 3/3/2009
Steele trap? GOP fears grow
— politico.com — Key party leaders worry that the GOP has made a costly mistake.... (more) Steele trap? GOP fears grow

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The Growing Republican Unhappiness With Michael Steele
dcexaminer.com - 3/4/2009
The Growing Republican Unhappiness With Michael Steele
— dcexaminer.com — Byron York Chief Political Correspondent 3/4/09 Former Maryland Lt. Gov. Michael Steele smiles after being elected the... first black Republican National Committee chairman, Friday, Jan. 30, 2009, in Washington. (AP File Photo) It's not just the TV ... (more) The Growing Republican Unhappiness With Michael Steele

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Newspaper Roundup for Mar. 5, 2009
CNSNews.com Headlines — ... special units slashed Chicago Sun-Times: 25% of U.S. kindergartners Hispanic Washington Times: Foreign ties of Obama s intelligence nominee questioned Washington Times: Big donors dominate Obama s economic recovery panel 'Distinguished citizens' include subprime banking executive Washington Post: Michael Steele: 'I'm in the Business of Ticking People Off' Amid Criticism, RNC Chair Says He'll Stay Focused on Remaking Party Politico: Why Steele just doesn't get it Washington Times: Obama team admits input on Rush Limbaugh ...

Around the Web in 80 Seconds, 03.05.09
The Latest on Air America — ... Vitter's amendment states that "none of the funds appropriated under this Act shall be made available to Planned Parenthood for any purpose under title X of the Public Health Service Act." RNC Chair Michael Steele may be on the way out , because it can't turn just yet against Rush "Icarus" Limbaugh. Obama's Tzar system of super-aides ...

Michael Steele's Disastrous Start
Politics Daily — ... In his first month on the job as the head of the Republican National Committee, Michael Steele has generated a ton of publicity. Unfortunately for the GOP, not very much of it has been good. How off-message has Steele been in his capacity as the party's chief fundraising coordinator? Well, Politico's Roger Simon summed it up pretty well today: ...

Steele’s Fate Likely Hinges on NY-20
FiveThirtyEight: Politics Done Right — ... Writing for Politico, Roger Simon categorizes two types of Republicans reacting to Steele: "What the hell is this guy babbling about?" and "I know what the hell this guy is babbling about, and I don’t like it." ...

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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 ...
It's Steele!
politico.com 1/30/2009 — Former Maryland Lt. Gov Michael Steele triumphs over four opponents in the race for RNC chairman.
Steele Under Fire
thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com 3/12/2009 — 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.
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!
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, ...
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 ...
No More Blog For Steele?
thenewargument.com 3/6/2009 — Three days ago, I noted that RNC Chairman Michael Steele was taking some serious heat on his blog, Steele for RNC Chairman, from the right for his comments about Rush Limbaugh. Even after he had personally apologized to Limbaugh (the way Randy Marsh ...
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 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 to Rush: I’m sorry
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Love spat: GOP splits with big business (Politico) — Yahoo! News: Politics News 3/4/2009
Politico - In the midst of a deepening economic recession, the Republican Party is turning a cold shoulder to one of its closest allies: business.
Steele: Limbaugh fracas a 'sideshow distraction' (AP) — Yahoo! News: Politics News 3/4/2009
AP - Republican Party Chairman Michael Steele now says the sparring between himself and conservative radio commentator Rush Limbaugh was a "sideshow distraction."
GOP chairman: Limbaugh fracas a ‘sideshow’ — msnbc.com: Politics 3/4/2009
Republican Party Chairman Michael Steele now says the sparring between himself and conservative radio commentator Rush Limbaugh was a "sideshow distraction."
Limbaugh: Deliberate distraction or de facto leader? — CNN.com - Politics 3/5/2009
As Democrats cast conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh as the de facto leader of the GOP, Republicans are decrying what they see as an orchestrated scheme designed to divert attention from the Democrats' spending proposals.
Limbaugh: A deliberate distraction or de facto leader? — CNN Political Ticker 3/5/2009
Radio host Rush Limbaugh has been vocal about his displeasure with President Obama's policies. (CNN) — As Democrats cast conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh as the de facto leader of the GOP, Republicans are decrying what they see ...