| Steele Tells GOP "Fire Me or Shut Up" |
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| by Tom McGregor | Fri, Jan 8, 2010, 12:24 PM |
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The Washington Times reports that, "responding directly to a report Thursday in the Washington Times that some top donors are bypassing the RNC to give to the Republican Governors' Association and other party campaign committees and candidates because of discontent with Mr. Steele, the national chairman struck an aggressive tone." Mr. Steele said in an interview with St. Louis radio station KTRS that "if you don't want me on the job, fire me. But until then, shut up." In an interview with ABC News Radio, Mr. Steele also made sharp counterattacks. Mr. Steele accuses the forme RNC chairmen, who have denounced him publicly, as being "the problem; they're not the solution." Former RNC chairmen Rich Bond, Frank J. Fahrenkopf Jr. and Jim Nicholson have rebuked some of Mr. Steele's moonlighting jobs, which includes giving speeches for pay and promoting his most recent book: 'Right Now: 12-Step Program for Defeating the Obama Agenda,' while working full-time for the RNC. Mr. Steele said, "get with the program. Some of my prior chairmen who are running their mouths right now, how many farm teams did you build as chairmen?" To read the entire article from the Washington Times, link here: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it 
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written by furrpiece , January 09, 2010 Hon. Michael Steele, Chairman RNC Washington Dear Chairman Steele: It is truly tragic and regretful that your chairmanship of the RNC has come down to a challenge to the Members of the RNC Executive Committee to fire you or cease doing their jobs as stewards of the money and operations of the Republican National Committee. I actually have a pretty good idea of what you're thinking: "They won't fire me because, if they did, they would be sending a message to blacks that they are not welcome in the GOP". But, you see, you're quit wrong. Make no mistake about it. As of two weeks ago, not a single Republican I know was talking about firing you. They simply wanted more accountability and an explanation about why you were charging speaking fees when you're paid for full-time performance for the RNC, and have an unlimited expense account. You are, in effect, the GOP for millions of people. But, nobody is indispensable, and that includes chairmen of the GOP. You may be the first black Republican to serve as Chairman of the RNC, but you stand on the shoulders of countless black precinct chairmen, black finance chairmen, black county chairmen, black district committee people, state officers, national committee members and other blacks who have served the GOP selflessly. Mr. Chairman, I don't know who is advising you, but he or she should have counseled you ultimatums to fire "or else" seldom result in anything but being fired. It's a principle of good management. An insubordinate employee who flaunts unacceptable conduct in the name of being untouchable, no matter how senior, is a threat to the morale and discipline of the entire organization. In short; expendable. Mr. Chairman, I hope you will seriously consider resigning without damaging the GOP. If you really didn't know what you were doing was wrong, then you're not smart enough to be the GOP Chairman. Otherwise, you're just another fellow who weasels his way into a cushy position, and reads it as an opportunity to become personally enriched. Mr. Chairman, your job is NOT about you; it's about the members of the GOP, the contributors, the elected officials, and the officers. The Grand Old Party goes back to President Lincoln, and can trace in its history some of the greatest statesmen our nation has known. One would think a black chairman, of all people, would treat that job with enormous respect and a genuine sense of deep obligation. Please, for your sake, reconsider your approach to your job and to criticism, or resign in dignity in a way that does not demean you or the millions of loyal Republicans throughout history. Most Sincerely, Furrpiece Dallas, Texas
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written by rufuslevin , January 11, 2010 Hard headed is as hard headed does. Steele lacks originality and poise. He tries to portray positive confidence, yet lacks flexible communication skills. The GOP selected him mistakenly to try to "me too" having a black man in the public eye to counter act the election of a liberal black president. Bad Idea and small minded plan. I am not supporting the national GOP anymore either, selecting specific candidates only. The GOP does not represent the ellimination of greedy self-centered Washington minded career polititians as we are demanding. That is why Kay Bailey has a huge problem getting elected governor...she represents Washington-think rather than Texas-think...and she is campaigning as "Kay, the Non-Perry" which shows her total lack of any plan or understanding of the needs and wants of the State. She is merely continuing an election campaign...business of Washington DC as usual. Texas needs a Texas minded governor...and absolutely NO connection with Washington-think career politicos. Write comment
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The national chairman of the Republican Party Michael S. Steele challenges some of the prominent critics in his party to fire him or "shut up," on Thursday.
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