I hadn't seen this posted: the DNC's response to Michael Steele's statements.

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/plum-line/2010/07/dems_say_steele_is_betting_aga.html

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"RNC CHAIRMAN MICHAEL STEELE BETS AGAINST OUR TROOPS, ROOTS FOR FAILURE "Here goes Michael Steele setting policy for the GOP again. The likes of John McCain and Lindsey Graham will be interested to hear that the Republican Party position is that we should walk away from the fight against Al Qaeda and the Taliban without finishing the job. They'd also be interested to hear that the Chairman of the Republican Party thinks we have no business in Afghanistan notwithstanding the fact that we are there because we were attacked by terrorists on 9-11. "And, the American people will be interested to hear that the leader of the Republican Party thinks recent events related to the war are 'comical' and that he is betting against our troops and rooting for failure in Afghanistan. It's simply unconscionable that Michael Steele would undermine the morale of our troops when what they need is our support and encouragement. Michael Steele would do well to remember that we are not in Afghanistan by our own choosing, that we were attacked and that his words have consequences.""

And from Greg Sargent:

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"But Steele didn't "root for failure" anywhere. And he isn't really "betting against our troops." He's saying that this an inherently unwinnable situation, however brave and tough the troops are. I don't know if that's what he believes, but that's what he said."

7/12/2010 7:20:21 PM

Steele's job is secure I think, regardless of how many Republican leaders call for him to resign (regardless of what the DNC thinks too), no way they'll change things up right before an election.

7/16/2010 9:08:00 AM

http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2010/07/steele-to-hold-rnc-event----co-starring-andrew-breitbart.php?ref=fpblg

Quote :

"TPM Exclusive: Steele To Hold RNC Event -- Co-Starring Andrew Breitbart Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele has a party fundraising event coming up in August that is scheduled to feature a very special guest: Conservative media activist Andrew Breitbart, according to a copy of the invitation exclusively obtained by TPM. The fundraising event, billed as an "Election Countdown," will take place from August 12-14 in Beverly Hills, California, and will also feature other politicians such as California Lt. Gov. Abel Maldonado, Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, and Nevada Republican gubernatorial nominee Brian Sandoval. Steele and Breitbart are scheduled to co-headline a welcome reception on the first evening, August 12. It's certainly some odd timing for the RNC to be working closely with Breitbart, who, of course, has made headlines recently for circulating a video clip..."

7/27/2010 12:57:31 PM

^ Keep hope thread alive, Supplanter!

7/27/2010 3:01:51 PM

^As long as Steele keeps providing the material

7/27/2010 3:49:45 PM

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"Keep hope thread alive, Supplanter!"

Pot: "Hey, kettle, you're black!"

[Edited on July 27, 2010 at 10:58 PM. Reason : .]

7/27/2010 10:40:26 PM

^ At least Supplanter and I have threads to keep alive.

7/28/2010 3:11:34 AM

Creating and bumping threads on the internet is a point of pride for you? Why?

I think my distaste for you is starting to become pity.

7/28/2010 8:26:43 PM

Wonder how much the republicans are kicking themselves now for electing him

12/14/2010 8:06:33 AM