Category: Michael Steele

Steele Vows to Reclaim North Carolina

March 9, 2010 by Publius

RNC Chairman Michael Steele vowed to reclaim North Carolina on Monday while introducing a new fundraising television advertisement.

He also stated that:

Nancy Pelosi and President Obama and Harry Reid have certainly lost their mind when it comes to spending the people's money.

That is pretty funny, because I think some people have said the same thing about Steele when it comes to the RNC's money.

Stoking "Fear" of Obama is Official Republican Strategy for 2010 Mid-Term Elections

March 7, 2010 by Publius

Espuelas.com rounds up several of the stories about the RNC fundraising presentation released by Politico last week.

RNC Statement on White House Reconciliation Plan

March 3, 2010 by Publius

STATEMENT FROM RNC CHAIRMAN MICHAEL STEELE ON WHITE HOUSE RECONCILIATION PLAN

 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
CONTACT: RNC Press Office
March 3, 2010
202-863-8614

View This Statement At GOP.com

WASHINGTON – Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Michael Steele released the following statement today: Read more »

Steele Discusses Bipartisanship

February 23, 2010 by Publius

In an article in the Daily Prindetonian.

Michael Steele's Spending Spree Angers Donors

February 23, 2010 by Publius

It appears that Steele just can't shake the criticism that plagued him before the RNC's winter meetings late last month.

Steele Blasts Buy America for Being too Weak, but GOP Opposed Buy America

February 23, 2010 by Publius

Steele might want to do a little policy research before he sends out fundraising letters criticizing a policy that Republicans are in-part responsible for. As the article points out, John McCain and other congressional leaders are partly responsible for the weak buy America language.

Payments from Steele's Campaign Accounts Raise Questions

February 20, 2010 by Publius

According to recent reports filed in Maryland, a D.C. law firm has received nearly $188,000 from RNC Chairman Michael Steele's state campaign accounts. The reports do state the purpose of the expenditures as required by Maryland law, raising questions about what exactly the funds were used for.

The Failure of a Stimulus

February 17, 2010 by Publius

From an RNC Press release:

In Case You Missed It: "The Failure of a Stimulus"
From The Daily Caller

 
By RNC Chairman Michael Steele
Wednesday, February 17, 2010 Read more »

Steele Appeases Tea Party Activists in Lengthy Meeting

February 17, 2010 by Publius

CNN offers this report of a lengthy meeting held yesterday in D.C. between RNC Chairman Michael Steele and about 50 tea party leaders from around the country to discuss the relationship between the Tea Party movement and the Republican party.

RNC Statement on Evan Bayh's Retirement

February 17, 2010 by Publius

STATEMENT FROM RNC CHAIRMAN MICHAEL STEELE ON SEN. BAYH RETIREMENT

 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: RNC Press Office
February 15, 2010
202-863-8614

View This Statement At GOP.com Read more »

RNC Statement on Debt Ceiling Increase

February 15, 2010 by Publius

STATEMENT FROM RNC CHAIRMAN MICHAEL STEELE ON DEBT CEILING LAW

 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: RNC Press Office
February 12, 2010
202-863-8614

View This Statement At GOP.com Read more »

Steele Not Liking What He is Hearing About Florida GOP Spending

February 15, 2010 by Publius

Florida Republican party members feared that outgoing Florida GOP chairman Jim Greer had blown party money on chartered jets, luxury hotels, and five-star restaurants. Now RNC Chairman Michael Steele appears to be confirming their suspicions, stating that he is not liking what he is hearing about the state party's spending.

Jon Stewart Spoofs Republican Meeting in Hawaii

February 10, 2010 by Publius

A comedic piece offering up a serious message about the RNC's winter meeting held in Hawaii. During the current economic climate, a strategy meeting held in Hawaii just might send the wrong message to conservative voters.

Send Your Loved One a Valentine from the GOP

February 10, 2010 by Publius

And help the GOP raise funds in the process.

Steele Plays the Race Card

February 10, 2010 by Publius

*** UPDATE ***

More here from CBS News

And here from The Hill

*** Read more »

Ford and Steele Square Off in Little Rock

February 8, 2010 by Publius

Former U.S. Congressman Harold Ford, Jr. (D-TN . . . err NY) and RNC Chairman Michael Steele squared off for a debate at the University of Arkansas, discussing topics such as health care reform, taxes, and the Supreme Court's recent decision in Citizens United v. FEC. Oh, and each was paid a nice $20,000 for the appearance. Not bad for 90 minutes of work.

RNC Announces New Communications Director

February 5, 2010 by Publius

A CNN story here. The RNC Press Release announcing the hiring is below.

RNC CHAIRMAN MICHAEL STEELE ANNOUNCES NEW COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: RNC Press Office
February 4, 2010
202-863-8614

View This Statement At GOP.com Read more »

Steele Weathering the Storm

February 4, 2010 by Publius

The Washington Times offers this report about RNC Chairman Michael Steele, and the controversy that has surrounded him for the past few months.

Steele Rules Out 2012 White House Run

February 1, 2010 by Publius

When initially asked about his intentions in 2012, RNC Chairman Michael Steele gave a Brett Favre answer, stating that it is too early to be asking questions like that. When pressed, Steele responded that he is ruling out completely a run for the White House in 2012.

Steele Slams Obama

January 31, 2010 by Publius

In a speech to members of the RNC at the RNC's Winter Meetings, Steele spent the bulk of his thirty minute speech criticizing the President. Steele stated that Obama's State of the Union address was presented with an "audacity of arrogance," perhaps an intentional reference to his popular book, "The Audacity of Hope."