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Michael Steele's rocky tenure as chairman of the Republican National Committee has officially ended.
Steele dropped his bid for reelection only after four rounds of votes here at National Harbor that saw him lose votes in each subsequent round. He endorsed former Bush administration official Maria Cino. If all votes hold, and Steele's 28 combine with Cino's 29, that would put Cino in second place with 57 votes behind Wisconsin Chairman Reince Priebus, who at last tally had 58.
"How y'all doin,'" Steele said in signature Steele, as he took to the podium before fifth-round voting to announce his exit. "Two years, we had a good time. This is tough because it is what it is."
He added, "I step aside for others to lead. ... Despite the noise, despite the difficulties, we won."
He continued, "I'm a fighter, and I'm a little bit obstinate, but I am because I believe in the fight."
He went on to tout the committee's accomplishments, as he saw them -- raising $192 million -- "no asterisk"; winning 63 House seats -- "We won in places we haven't in a long time. ... It wasn't because of anything I did. ... It's what you did."
"I will step aside because I think the party is ready for something different," he said. "And now I exit, stage right."
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I don't know about the rest of you...
But, I'm going to miss the 'high jinks' of 'Kid Dynomite'!
Bev - I'll trade you a bowl of popcorn for some tater salad! ;o)
Nah Feisty
I think like my taters better.
I'll see you at the Dew Drop Inn we can discuss it further there. If Spanky shows up I'm exiting out the back door.
No worries about Spanks showing up...
If he dares...Bubba the Bouncer has a very strict 'no riff-raff' allowed policy!
Cheers!
Bev.: Feelin' the love.
OK Bev, so why you got to be all exclusionary? Why the hate Bev.?
And you too Fiesty? Educate us un-educated conservatives as to what passes for "riff-raff" in your alls little club? See you next week. Let's hope nothng bad happens this weekend like last. Antoher one like that and your head is likely to explode.
Spanky-
Bev.: Feelin' the love.
OK Bev, so why you got to be all exclusionary? Why the hate Bev.?
It's not hate. It's the things you do Spank-er-
Right back at you Bev. O' defender of the racial devide.
Poor Michael, used and abused.
Just like poor sister Sarah!
No one puts the 'V' in victims quite like the righties!
What is this sick fascination with Palin? Is it that she is attractive, intelligent and successful that intimidates you so much. It's really funny.
References to Snaggle Puss? Well at lest he did say that his favorite quote was from Yogi Bear.
Did he mention the strip club debacle he paid for????
Yeeaaah!!!
Steele for President. Just as good as Palin!!
I don't know about that. Palin can shoot elk AND beavers....
It is illegal to shoot beavers.
Not in High School, it wasn't!
Beaver. I love beaver.
Hey Drive By, can you shoot and elk? I like elk, but it is a touch gamey.
C'mon, Spank- you know the only thing I can shoot is my mouth off!
You have a great weekend, and drink a few for me, will ya?
Damn Straight amigo!
"how y'all doin."?? Is this guy cool, or what? I'm thinking 'or what'!
No wonder Bachmann thinks so much of him. He's a ring-tailed doofus.
drive-by-observer
"how y'all doin."?? Is this guy cool, or what? I'm thinking 'or what'!
No wonder Bachmann thinks so much of him. He's a ring-tailed doofus.
You crack me up drive-by-observer
A match made in tea bagger land. Kinda like a "Tale of two Cities" except that poor Mikey would be in the worst of times with that "ding bat"
I pity the fools.
Damn. We were THIS close to a day without a Bev. teabag reference.
Alas, it really was a bridge too far. Hey Bev. It's Friday and I am totally looking for some teabag action. Just a couple more hours until happy hour, then who knows. They did just open up a new bondage themed bar next door.
And bye the way - busting a Mr. T line off to make fun of an african american like Steele is just black on black crime and makes me sad. :(
Spanky-
And bye the way - busting a Mr. T line off to make fun of an african american like Steele is just black on black crime and makes me sad. :(
It's not racism. But it is black on black crime and it make sad too Spanky-
Republicans do nothing for lower classes. Steele was treated like an untouchable in the Indian caste system and passed that on to other Blacks, namely President Obama.
So not being content to only discuss racism in America you go off the board with Indian racism?
Bye the way, and since you brought it up, would'nt you agree that the racism (i.e. caste system in India and elsewhere) is far more pervasive and perverse than here in the good ol USA?
Off to the fetish clubs, but who is going to pay for it?
An uncle Tom, he got what he deserved. I cannot stomach this man. His problem is that he doesn't get that Republicans would treat him the same as they do President Obama, just because he is a black man. Karma baby.
Um...ignoring, of course, the fact that he became the head of the RNC to begin with on the strength of Republicans only...
very racist comment Carol.. Uncle Tom? Token?? amazing how well you listened to your President's pleas for civility in the dialogue..
Let me guess: Your a proud Democrat?
Oh, lighten up, Carol. I liked Steele just fine until he didn't do the job well. I DON'T like our current president because he doesn't do the job well. YOU are the only one harping on race. I'd vote for anybody qualified!!
You are absolutely right. Steele was given the RNC chairmanship after Obama was elected so that they could say and do whatever they wanted to Obama and say it we're not prejudice its being said by a black man. 2-years of being used by the RNC. Given no repect and when they are through with him they fight to knock him off the mountain. Now they usher in a woman. You need to learn from steele in two years they will throw you away. especially if Obama gets reelected. Thats how you ended up with Palin. McCain needed someone to off set the Obama factor unfortunately they shows, a Barbie doll, without checking to see to on her family and how incredibly dumb she is. Why isn't Palin blond. Oh that's right it would give Blonds a bad name. Now she give brunettes a bad name.
Ditto...Drive-by....I wonder if Bachman still thinks he's "duh man"?
Oops..."duh man"!
Spiker
He still be da man! Cuz dat's da way he roll, baby!
ah Bev you must be so proud of this thread, getting jiggy with ebonics. Or are you upset by the obvious racial overtones, yet torn because they are directed at a black repulican?
So which is it: defender of black or denigrater of repulican? Kinda sucks don't it?
Spanky-
ah Bev you must be so proud of this thread, getting jiggy with ebonics. Or are you upset by the obvious racial overtones, yet torn because they are directed at a black repulican?
So which is it: defender of black or denigrater of repulican? Kinda sucks don't it?
Spanky-
You're the only one who sucks you said so. Remember what you said about you favorite thing you enjoy doing?
I think I might. But then again, being am EVVILL conservative, as you know I'll say anyhthing to get ahead (i.e. "to get mine") so really you need to give a little more info.
Anywho as the "bagger" I as the male participant do not do the sucking. That's the chick's job, the "bagg-e."
Well I guess the token's usefulness has run out. Now they'll claim that Steele is not a nartural born citizen.
I wonder what a guy that has run the RNC does next? Run a strip club, become a lobbyist, join Fox News, or become a part of Bachmann's staff? I'm so glad he's gone because he tried so hard to prove Obama was terrible that he ended up proving he was simply the worst and most embarrassing. Steele was not even good at being Black!!! His best skills were shown being a clown, and I know the guy is a smart guy but.
"not even good at being black." Hummm, I would expect a comment from a certain black poster here. Yet there is none. Interesting. Looks like we head further down the racial spiral, with the silent approval of all. Oh my, somebody is rapidly losing her purported racial and moral authority.
These guys don't get that these Reps hate blacks and if they could they would install slavery again. This Gov clown from MS is the best example, when they make there little mistakes in their speeches. Steele is a joke anyhow and the next we will see is another book from him. And..there must be people buying all these Palin books, so he will do same and continue what he has done during tenure, making money for himself.
Yes Joachim, the Republicans who abolished slavery to begin with..
I'd sure like to see you specifically show all of us how we all hate blacks. I've been around a long time and I don't see or hear that. I only hear it from your lips to try to tar and feather everyone that doesn't think like you. I'm tired of it. Either name the specifics so we can debate and discuss them or shut up!
Joachim, why is he a joke and not Pres. Obama? Steele was Lt. Gov. of Maryland, and has vast experience in International and Corporate law. A lot more qualifications than the President! You just don't like it that he doesn't think like you. He didn't do a great job as RNC Chairman, but definitely NOT stupid!
mantis010
Yes Joachim, the Republicans who abolished slavery to begin with..
Abraham Lincoln would be turning over in his grave.
These fools are trying to return defacto slavery. One fool wants people to take literacy tests just to vote, another wants to deny the right to vote to those who do not own property, they want to repeal the 14th; while others advocate seceding from the union or a civil war.
Get Serious. Dems not the thing the left want.
Sounds like this guy has been listening Kanye West. Can't be taken serious....must be trying to stir things up.
THAT'S HOW THE RNC ROLLS BABY
Steele's need was to over the discrimination being done for 2 years. Now the real show will be Republicans vs Tea Party. The Tea Party was empowered by the candidates in office and Koch Brothers being able to pay 5 US Supreme Court Justices. These groups are looking for a Coup De Tat and it's working well. Even the RacistGovernor of Maine is speaking out about his deep hate for blacks as he tells the NAACP to kiss you know the rest. Aqua Buddha Rand Paul thought he was running for President but even when explained it was a Senate seat, the brain fried Randy still likes to play President. The elected nutters are running around on the hill and we thought only the Arizona shooter was mentally insane. Right now the State Tea Party groups are removing slavery from the text books so kids will think the word slavery was a job title and blacks come to America by way of Ellis Island like other immigrants. Now if a southern student decides to go to college they will have to learn US History. Just think we really could have a future President from the South who is so dumb he/she would have to be told US History by another Foreign Leader.
Poor Michael Steele. He's so unappreciated and unloved, and the victim of a horrible smear compaign by the haters on the left (and right, apparently). Maybe he and fellow perpetual victim Saint Sarah should team up--Palin/Steele 2012?
"I'm out, baby!!"
He's going have to give that oversized bullet proof suit back the RNC.
UncleKrunk
"I'm out, baby!!"
He's going have to give that oversized bullet proof suit back the RNC.
LOL
what about hats?
Hey there she is, defender of all things racial. Wait, what the queen of all things racial is now piling on? Oh my, what would the Rev. Al or Jesse's Rainbow Coalition have to say?
You're fired! Shown the door. The plugs been pulled. The bottle's empty. Your gig is up. The bus is leaving. Been nice knowing you, NOT. Don't worry Mr. Cool, Mrs. Betcha Goshdarnit is looking for help up thar in Alaskaville.
The loud mouth bald eagle from the Island of Steele was the first casualty of 2012 general election, I will miss him dearly, if you know what I mean.
I find it interesting that those who claim to be in the party of inclusion are the ones posting negative comments about Steele. Who, other than those who making race baiting comments, cares what color someone's skin is? Why must you insist on beating that dead horse?
Michael Steele never got it! He thought he won that chairmanship based on his own merits. He didn't! It was given to him! He was "placed" there to prove to some in America that the Repubs could also place a Black man in power. Michael Steele was supposed to be the genetic-copy Obama. Even though the Repubs won big in the mid-terms, they felt that Steele wasn't needed anymore. Good-bye Mike. Welcome back to reality.
I wonder, how does Steele stack up against former RNC Chairmen??? Did he doo any worse then any of them? I told him in a Facebook blog years ago that, when the RNC and the Republicans got what they wanted, that he would be booted out the door. Hate to say, but"I told you so!!!"
Damn! The Republicans just lost their token black guy and lone connection to America's minority population! Oh well Michael. Look on the bright side. The Republican leadership is just a bunch of stodgy, old white people who believe that black people talk "Jive" and "Ebonics". So you'll have a job as chief translator! Good luck with that!
Boy for losers you guys sure are funny. Good thing you all have real jobs.......or hmmmm do you! fiesty and bev, a tale of four hairy legs.
From your very own NBC News Media:
Everyone Needs to Look in the Mirror: In fact, the finger-pointing has already begun. Liberals have blamed the overheated Tea Party/conservative rhetoric for contributing today’s vitriolic political climate (and there’s little question that the past two years have been worse than at any time since the 1960s). Conservatives, meanwhile, have started to aggressively push back against that critique (and it’s clear that the shooter, Jared Lee Loughner, was so disturbed and outside the mainstream of either political party). But everyone -- combative conservatives, vociferous liberals and, yes, the media -- needs to take a hard look in the mirror, because we’ve all contributed to a political environment where opponents just don’t disagree, they de-humanize each other; they just don’t question those in power, they de-legitimize them; and we in the media just play along, giving attention -- not condemnation -- to the extremes. And what's happening in the new media (blogosphere and Twitterverse), where each side is trying to find a high horse to climb or find anything to grasp to prove their own point, is awful. Instead of trying to prove that one person's form of toxic political rhetoric is more damaging than another's doesn't lead us in the direction of cleaning up this cesspool of hateful political speech that's become more mainstream.
HHMMM... Progressives get spanked RED,on 11/2 and Mme. Pelosi Stays put. GOP, ably assisted,by Those Racist, Homophobic,Radical Tea Party Persons "EKE OUT" A Landslide, and IRON MIKEY hits the street. The"wheel that turns" is certainly acting curious,lately. Now let us see if this "Former Bush Official" is a NEO-Softie or for real. Hope for Change,2012 LESS WE CAN!!
Just my opinion but I think Steele was put in after Obama was elected to sort of show the good people of the Country that "see we like people of color" and from day one they wanted to dump him. He probably didn't do a very good job with pulling in $$ but seems after seeing their pop quiz questions the biggest criteria is how many weapons you own!!