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For the first time in RNC history, a committee rule requiring the chair and co-chair to be of opposite sexes may prove problematic for the winner, as viable female candidates are running for both positions.
"I think that rule is arcane and needs to be changed," former RNC co-chairman and current chair candidate, Ann Wagner, told NBC News following the RNC chair debate.
Maria Cino, who served as a Bush administration official, is also in the running and participated in the debate.
"I don’t think it’s a concern," Cino said when asked if she was concerned about the rule to ensure a gender balance in RNC leadership. "I think it’s certainly something that you can look at in 2012 the next time the party rules could be changed and I would be all for looking at those rules."
Those running for RNC co-chair may not know if they are eligible to run until the final votes are counted in the RNC Chair race. So even if Jan Larimer, the current co-chair, and Sharon Day, an RNC representative from Florida, can secure enough votes to win for co-chair, they would be prevented to run if Wagner or Cino win.
There has only been one female chair in the history of the RNC when Mary Louise Smith was appointed by President Ford in the 1970s. The co-chair position had not yet been created meaning there has never been a male to be second in command at the RNC.
Two potential male candidates for co-chair have begun to seek support: Louisiana Republican Party Chairman Roger Villere and former North Dakota party chief Gary Emineth.
"Also," Wagner pointed out, "any one of the gentlemen running now for chairman, when I beat them and win chairman, they can also fall back and run for co-chairman."
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We cannot fail to thank Mrs. Bush, Sr. For Speaking Out Against Sarah Palins’ Lack of Qualification to Run for President in this Country or any country for that matter.
Not One Republican had the guts to stand up to this ridiculously non-smart person and Chris Matthews and others continue to push her on the American people knowing that she’s a disaster for this country.
Anyone who pushes non-qualified folk knowingly and that goes for much of the media on this country knowing it will only serve to bring this country to its knees purely for “Making News”, greed and sport is disgraceful.
Mrs. Bush, Sr. gets many props for having the nerve to stand up to those pushing “Significantly Unqualified” Candidates Sarah Palin and others who are cashing in to Run This Country In The Ground when they themselves know they are Not Smarter than Fifth Graders.
However they count on “Unformed Americans to promote their Candidacy.
Now many because of Mrs. Bush Sr., Republicans are speaking out against the Palins in this country,
George Will just recently, which we all knew the truth but the Media Ignored the fact knowing that should an election occur and these 5th graders win it would hurt this country for years to come.
All in the name of “Greed, Ratings & Sport.
No Accountability,
No Responsibility,
No Ethics
the constant 24/7 running of Palin who continues to prove that she falls significantly below the expectation of even an Ordinary American Family whether its raising Children, or continuing to show her lack of common sense and minimal knowledge in so many key areas.
Once again this country owes Mrs. Bush Sr. a Significant Gratitude, because had you not made the statement,
“Palin should Stay In Alaska”
the entire Republican Party was constantly “Bowing” shuttering in their coners afraid to speak out, shivering, to this uniquely unqualified individual and afraid to speak out as if they were being “BULLIED”
Once again Thank You Mrs. Bush Senior.
As for
Steel he’s very aware that he was elected purely to “counter” the President. Since the Republicans feel they have bolded over most of the American people an no longer need a “BUFFER” he’s out
I’m Afraid the Republican Party is in for a great surprise!
The entire Republican Party Voted Against the “Lillyledbetter Act” Guaranteeing “Equal Pay For All Women”
President Obama and the Dems made this the first Order of Business “Passed The Lillyledbetter Act”
Lillyledbetter made 40% less than 17 men on the same job for 20 years. As a result she received 40% less in retirement benefits and 40% less in Social Security Benefits for the rest of her life.
This same Republican Party Voted consistently “AGAISNT” “Raising Minimum Wage” for Ordinary Americans for the last 10 years+ but gave themselves a raise each of those years.
Is this any surprise that the Republicans have a Gender Problem they voted in lock step against the Lillyledbetter Act Gauranteeing Equal Pay to Women in this country.
The Problem is that Women in this country don’t see or choose to understand the harm the Republican Party continues to do to their Ability to Earn the Same Salary as men in the same jobs.
Again june of florida doesn't realize what the topic of discussion is as she barely addresses it. Sure hope that when I grow old I can remain on the topic at hand.
Thank you june for your post so that I may comment.
Seems that the republicans wanted equal opportunity for both sexes but forgot about what might happen if no male wants the position.
Hurray for republican and conservative women. If their man won't do it they will!
Why not put Christine O'Donnell in this position? I'm sure she could use a paying job. Surely she has the qualifications for this job as Republicans/Tea Party were willing to send her to the Senate.