Rnc Chair Michael Steele

Michael Steele: Meet Amanda Duzak

Dave Zirin | Posted 10.17.2009 | Politics

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At a student dialogue Tuesday, recent grad Amanda Duzak told Steele that her mother was unable to afford medication, and died recently of cancer. Steele turned his back on her, and the crowd applauded.

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Steele: Birth Certificate Conspiracy Is An "Unnecessary Distraction"

The Plumline | Posted 08.29.2009 | Politics

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For the first time, RNC chair Michael Steele is sharply criticizing the birthers, condemning the movement is an "unnecessary distraction," reaffirming...

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Michael Steele, Michele Bachmann Join Forces Against ACORN

The Huffington Post | Megan Slack | Posted 06.14.2009 | Politics

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RNC Chairman Michael Steele is teaming up with Rep. Michele Bachmann, asking Republicans for their help blocking public funding for ACORN, the progres...

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Romney Camp Balks At Steele's Mormonism Comments

The Huffington Post | Rachel Weiner | Posted 06.11.2009 | Politics

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When guest-hosting Bill Bennett's radio show last Friday, Republican National Committee chair stumbled into another embarrassing public statement. Ove...

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Michael Steele: "I'm The Gift That Keeps On Giving"

The Huffington Post | Posted 06.11.2009 | Politics

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Michael Steele's gaffes have been a boon for political journalists -- and the Republican National Committee chair knows it. He told Mother Jones' Davi...

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Michael Steele Laughs Off The Recession: "Malls Are Just As Packed"

Think Progress | Posted 05.11.2009 | Politics

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This morning, GOP chairman Micheal Steele guest-hosted Bill Bennett's talk radio show. During the program, one caller said he could "debate" whether o...

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Steele Asks Florida To "Help A Brother Out"

Miami Herald | Posted 05.08.2009 | Politics

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The chairman of the national Republican party, Michael Steele, made his first official visit to Florida on Monday to try to staunch the party's backs...

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Steele To GOP: "We Lost Our Minds"

AP | Posted 04.23.2009 | Politics

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LITTLETON, Colo. - Republicans better stop whining and start thinking of new electoral strategies to return to prominence, the new head of the Republi...

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Steele To Speak Publicly Again After Self-Imposed Isolation

The Hill | Posted 04.20.2009 | Politics

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Republican National Committee (RNC) chairman Michael Steele is set to speak in public again. Steele will address Colorado Republicans on Friday night...

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Norm Coleman Rumored To Be Replacing Steele At RNC

The Marathon Blog | Posted 04.16.2009 | Politics

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Buzz is brewing that former Senator Norm Coleman is becoming the consensus pick to take over for Michael Steele. Democrats have every incentive to dr...

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The GOP Is an Edsel: Roy Sekoff Discusses Michael Steele with Contessa Brewer, Carlos Watson and Matt Lewis on MSNBC

Huff TV | Posted 04.13.2009 | Media

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Steele Ally Pleads With RNC Members To Support Chairman

CNN | Posted 04.13.2009 | Politics

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A top ally of embattled Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele called on GOP leaders and activists Thursday to publicly state their sup...

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Steele's Position On Abortion Isn't New, Was Available For RNC All Along

The Marathon Blog | Posted 04.12.2009 | Politics

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Michael Steele's comments to GQ on choice have been provoking a lot of right wing ire, but conservatives shouldn't be shocked. Presumably they checke...

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Is a Consolation Lynching Coming?

Mark Nickolas | Posted 04.12.2009 | Politics

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Will fanatical conservatives, who had such a serious problem with America electing a black president, see an opportunity for a consolation prize, of sorts, by taking down Michael Steele as RNC chairman?

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Michael Steele May Face No Confidence Vote

Taegan Goddard's Political Wire | Posted 04.10.2009 | Politics

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Republican insiders tell Political Wire that a no confidence vote on RNC Chairman Michael Steele is likely to be called after the NY-20 special electi...

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Specter On Steele: "I Wouldn't Pay A Whole Lot Of Attention To Him"

Think Progress | Posted 04.10.2009 | Politics

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This morning, Sen. Arlen Specter (R-PA) spoke to Pennsylvania radio show "The Morning News with Nancy and Kevin," where he was asked who led the Repub...

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Steele's Fate May Rest On New York Special Election

FiveThirtyEight | Posted 04.10.2009 | Politics

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As controversy swirls around Michael Steele's drama-laden debut as Republican National Committee Chairman, speculation about whether he'll remain in t...

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FBI Investigating Fraud In Steele's 2006 Campaign

MBALTV | Posted 04.04.2009 | Politics

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The WBAL TV 11 News I-Team is raising new questions about the campaign spending of former Maryland lieutenant governor and U.S. Senate candidate Micha...

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Race and Symbolism in the House Gallery

Joseph A. Palermo | Posted 03.28.2009 | Politics

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Joseph A. Palermo

The very public display of Ty'Sheoma Bethea's struggle illustrates the heartlessness of Governor Sanford's posturing against accepting badly needed stimulus money for South Carolina.

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Yo, Michael Steele, Whut Up Homie!

Tara L. Conley | Posted 03.22.2009 | Politics

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From one Hip Hop Head to, well, I guess another, do you mind if I address your latest call on the GOP to engage broader, more diverse groups like the Hip Hop community?

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Republicans: Spare Me Your Newfound "Fiscal Responsibility"

Joseph A. Palermo | Posted 03.14.2009 | Politics

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Joseph A. Palermo

The Republicans today are conforming to an ideology based on a myth that other Republicans created in 1997, a copy of a copy without an original.

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The Evil of Banality

Joseph A. Palermo | Posted 03.12.2009 | Politics

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Joseph A. Palermo

It could be that our institutions are so corrupt, our political discourse so banal and polluted, that they are incapable of lifting us up from our national malaise.

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Video Surfaces Of Homeless Volunteers Allegedly Hired By New RNC Chair Steele

The Plum Line | Posted 03.06.2009 | Politics

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This is funny. Now that Michael Steele has been installed as RNC chair, Democrats have unearthed a video, originally posted on the YouTube page of his...

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New RNC Chair Steele: Bipartisanship Is Overrated

CNN Political Ticker | Posted 03.03.2009 | Politics

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The new chairman of the Republican National Committee praised House Republicans Saturday for their universal opposition to President Obama's stimulus ...

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