Comments on: Poll: Who should be the chairman of the RNC? http://hotair.com/archives/2006/11/13/poll-who-should-be-the-chairman-of-the-rnc/ The world’s first, full-service conservative Internet broadcast network Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:41:12 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: » Posted on FLAPolitics.com - Today’s Florida Political News - “Frankenstein” Ain’t Enough - My Florida News Blog http://hotair.com/archives/2006/11/13/poll-who-should-be-the-chairman-of-the-rnc/comment-page-1/#comment-147853 » Posted on FLAPolitics.com - Today’s Florida Political News - “Frankenstein” Ain’t Enough - My Florida News Blog Mon, 18 Dec 2006 18:41:40 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2006/11/13/poll-who-should-be-the-chairman-of-the-rnc/#comment-147853 [...] ” isn’t wacky enough for them: “Florida Sen. Mel Martinez’s nomination as national Republican Party chairman is encountering a wave of resistance from right-wing bloggers who object to his moderate stance on immigration reform, and to his opposition to ‘English only’ laws.” “Yes, a squish on border security is now the RNC chair. Has the GOP learned anything?” was the opinion of rightist commentator Michelle Malkin. “More thumbs down from the conservative base, not that anyone cares about them anymore,” she said, linking to criticism on conservative blogs including Red State and Hot Air. [...] [...] ” isn’t wacky enough for them: “Florida Sen. Mel Martinez’s nomination as national Republican Party chairman is encountering a wave of resistance from right-wing bloggers who object to his moderate stance on immigration reform, and to his opposition to ‘English only’ laws.” “Yes, a squish on border security is now the RNC chair. Has the GOP learned anything?” was the opinion of rightist commentator Michelle Malkin. “More thumbs down from the conservative base, not that anyone cares about them anymore,” she said, linking to criticism on conservative blogs including Red State and Hot Air. [...]

]]> By: A (NZ) Bearish Take on the New Republican Leadership at Blog P.I. http://hotair.com/archives/2006/11/13/poll-who-should-be-the-chairman-of-the-rnc/comment-page-1/#comment-107582 A (NZ) Bearish Take on the New Republican Leadership at Blog P.I. Thu, 16 Nov 2006 14:10:06 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2006/11/13/poll-who-should-be-the-chairman-of-the-rnc/#comment-107582 [...] While we’re on the subject of conservative blogger discontent with the GOP’s post-election moves, here’s what they think of the White House’s endorsement of Florida Sen. Mel Martinez over outgoing Maryland Lt. Gov. Michael Steele to be chairman of the Republican National Committee, according to a poll conducted by Hot Air: [...] [...] While we’re on the subject of conservative blogger discontent with the GOP’s post-election moves, here’s what they think of the White House’s endorsement of Florida Sen. Mel Martinez over outgoing Maryland Lt. Gov. Michael Steele to be chairman of the Republican National Committee, according to a poll conducted by Hot Air: [...]

]]> By: bamapachyderm http://hotair.com/archives/2006/11/13/poll-who-should-be-the-chairman-of-the-rnc/comment-page-1/#comment-105374 bamapachyderm Tue, 14 Nov 2006 22:49:58 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2006/11/13/poll-who-should-be-the-chairman-of-the-rnc/#comment-105374 I'm all for Michael Steele being RNC chair. He fought an uphill battle in a very blue state, and it ended up close--and without having to get dirty doing it. He sells himself, and that's what we need: someone who represents the best we have and can generate excitement. To be fair, Martinez raised a hell of a lot of money for Bush in 2000. He's NOT the worst. What the RNC chair needs to do more than anything is raise money, and Martinez has proven he CAN do it. I'm not so bitterly opposed to Martinez; I just think Steele would be better, and that Martinez being a figurehead while he serves in the Senate (leaving the real RNC work to a deputy) isn't really the best way to do it. Newt probably wouldn't do it, although he'd be good at it; he's busy living in fantasyland about running for President, or so it seems. (He is NOT electable, and the Dummocrats salivate at the chance to savage him all over again.) Pat Toomey wouldn't do it, because it'd be his JOB to raise money for all Republicans, including the Arlen Specter-types. Forget about it; he's doing the job he does best. Rush/Hannity/etc. -- you're kidding, right? Why on earth would either take that job and give up what they've got? Be serious. What they need FIRST is someone who can raise money, not compete with Howard Dean for "most polarizing party chairman." Look at past RNC chairs, and the ones who did the best were simply the ones who raised tons of money, not necessarily the most-recognizable public figures (although that doesn't hurt). This one has to be "new media"-savvy, on top of all that. I’m all for Michael Steele being RNC chair. He fought an uphill battle in a very blue state, and it ended up close–and without having to get dirty doing it. He sells himself, and that’s what we need: someone who represents the best we have and can generate excitement.

To be fair, Martinez raised a hell of a lot of money for Bush in 2000. He’s NOT the worst. What the RNC chair needs to do more than anything is raise money, and Martinez has proven he CAN do it. I’m not so bitterly opposed to Martinez; I just think Steele would be better, and that Martinez being a figurehead while he serves in the Senate (leaving the real RNC work to a deputy) isn’t really the best way to do it.

Newt probably wouldn’t do it, although he’d be good at it; he’s busy living in fantasyland about running for President, or so it seems. (He is NOT electable, and the Dummocrats salivate at the chance to savage him all over again.)

Pat Toomey wouldn’t do it, because it’d be his JOB to raise money for all Republicans, including the Arlen Specter-types. Forget about it; he’s doing the job he does best.

Rush/Hannity/etc. — you’re kidding, right? Why on earth would either take that job and give up what they’ve got? Be serious.

What they need FIRST is someone who can raise money, not compete with Howard Dean for “most polarizing party chairman.” Look at past RNC chairs, and the ones who did the best were simply the ones who raised tons of money, not necessarily the most-recognizable public figures (although that doesn’t hurt). This one has to be “new media”-savvy, on top of all that.

]]> By: Hot Air » Blog Archive » RNC Poll Results: Steele wins in a landslide http://hotair.com/archives/2006/11/13/poll-who-should-be-the-chairman-of-the-rnc/comment-page-1/#comment-105209 Hot Air » Blog Archive » RNC Poll Results: Steele wins in a landslide Tue, 14 Nov 2006 20:57:33 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2006/11/13/poll-who-should-be-the-chairman-of-the-rnc/#comment-105209 [...] The results of yesterday’s poll speaks for itself: [...] [...] The results of yesterday’s poll speaks for itself: [...]

]]> By: RobSmithJr http://hotair.com/archives/2006/11/13/poll-who-should-be-the-chairman-of-the-rnc/comment-page-1/#comment-104990 RobSmithJr Tue, 14 Nov 2006 18:25:26 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2006/11/13/poll-who-should-be-the-chairman-of-the-rnc/#comment-104990 Mel Martinez did a lousy job in Orange County, Florida, government, H.U.D., as Senator, etc. His largest deficiency is his inability of follow through. The Republican Party can't take this. If President Bush and his ilk of Republicans are trying to staff all of Washington's government positions with Democrats, they are on the right track. What I hate worse, is that a very loud message was sent November 7th and the neo-conservatives seem to want to ignore it...and it's only been a week. Mel Martinez did a lousy job in Orange County, Florida, government, H.U.D., as Senator, etc. His largest deficiency is his inability of follow through. The Republican Party can’t take this. If President Bush and his ilk of Republicans are trying to staff all of Washington’s government positions with Democrats, they are on the right track.

What I hate worse, is that a very loud message was sent November 7th and the neo-conservatives seem to want to ignore it…and it’s only been a week.

]]> By: netherman79 http://hotair.com/archives/2006/11/13/poll-who-should-be-the-chairman-of-the-rnc/comment-page-1/#comment-104981 netherman79 Tue, 14 Nov 2006 18:20:07 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2006/11/13/poll-who-should-be-the-chairman-of-the-rnc/#comment-104981 Dread, I sent them a message promising to donate money if Pat Toomey is the Chair. Dread,
I sent them a message promising to donate money if Pat Toomey is the Chair.

]]> By: eucher http://hotair.com/archives/2006/11/13/poll-who-should-be-the-chairman-of-the-rnc/comment-page-1/#comment-104805 eucher Tue, 14 Nov 2006 16:15:55 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2006/11/13/poll-who-should-be-the-chairman-of-the-rnc/#comment-104805 Great. Thanks Dread. I sent the email and I will honor that commitment to join if and when they have the sense to name Steele chair! Great. Thanks Dread. I sent the email and I will honor that commitment to join if and when they have the sense to name Steele chair!

]]> By: mattma http://hotair.com/archives/2006/11/13/poll-who-should-be-the-chairman-of-the-rnc/comment-page-1/#comment-104771 mattma Tue, 14 Nov 2006 15:49:27 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2006/11/13/poll-who-should-be-the-chairman-of-the-rnc/#comment-104771 Who should be the chairman of the RNC? Mel Martinez 36 votes Michael Steele 2470 votes Other 164 votes Who should be the chairman of the RNC?

Mel Martinez
36 votes
Michael Steele
2470 votes
Other
164 votes

]]> By: Dread Pirate Roberts VI http://hotair.com/archives/2006/11/13/poll-who-should-be-the-chairman-of-the-rnc/comment-page-1/#comment-104758 Dread Pirate Roberts VI Tue, 14 Nov 2006 15:42:38 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2006/11/13/poll-who-should-be-the-chairman-of-the-rnc/#comment-104758 Here's the email address. Tell them you'll join when Steele's the chair! It will get their attention membership@rnchq.org Here’s the email address. Tell them you’ll join when Steele’s the chair! It will get their attention

membership@rnchq.org

]]> By: Ankle Biting Pundits » Blog Archive » RNC Chair: A Poll Worth Voting In http://hotair.com/archives/2006/11/13/poll-who-should-be-the-chairman-of-the-rnc/comment-page-1/#comment-104753 Ankle Biting Pundits » Blog Archive » RNC Chair: A Poll Worth Voting In Tue, 14 Nov 2006 15:38:10 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2006/11/13/poll-who-should-be-the-chairman-of-the-rnc/#comment-104753 [...] HotAir has the poll here.  Go make your voice be heard on this one. [...] [...] HotAir has the poll here.  Go make your voice be heard on this one. [...]

]]> By: eucher http://hotair.com/archives/2006/11/13/poll-who-should-be-the-chairman-of-the-rnc/comment-page-1/#comment-104748 eucher Tue, 14 Nov 2006 15:31:36 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2006/11/13/poll-who-should-be-the-chairman-of-the-rnc/#comment-104748 W is trying to push through his own agenda, apparently. I dunno, I am losing faith in The Man. I know he can't be all tough and stuff at first, lest the Dems cry cowboy. But come ON, Mr. President. Push back your sleeves and put your Reagan hat back on! America didn't abandon you, they just got snookered. Your obligation to America doesn't end with our stupidity in electing liberals. So is there anything we little people can do to get Steele as our RNC chair? I guess if he isn't even going to be offered this lesser position (which is such a "duh" move - as in, c'mon, RNC, do it!!! Rev up Republicans! For pity's sake), then that rumor that Steele might be offered a position in Bush's administration is just a pipe dream too, huh... :( W is trying to push through his own agenda, apparently. I dunno, I am losing faith in The Man. I know he can’t be all tough and stuff at first, lest the Dems cry cowboy. But come ON, Mr. President. Push back your sleeves and put your Reagan hat back on! America didn’t abandon you, they just got snookered. Your obligation to America doesn’t end with our stupidity in electing liberals.

So is there anything we little people can do to get Steele as our RNC chair? I guess if he isn’t even going to be offered this lesser position (which is such a “duh” move – as in, c’mon, RNC, do it!!! Rev up Republicans! For pity’s sake), then that rumor that Steele might be offered a position in Bush’s administration is just a pipe dream too, huh… :(

]]> By: ScottyDog http://hotair.com/archives/2006/11/13/poll-who-should-be-the-chairman-of-the-rnc/comment-page-1/#comment-104729 ScottyDog Tue, 14 Nov 2006 15:13:18 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2006/11/13/poll-who-should-be-the-chairman-of-the-rnc/#comment-104729 Mel Martinez being nominated is worse than the Harriet Meyers nomination, <strong>What planet is GWB living on anyway?</strong> Mel Martinez being nominated is worse than the Harriet Meyers nomination,

What planet is GWB living on anyway?

]]> By: Hoodlumman http://hotair.com/archives/2006/11/13/poll-who-should-be-the-chairman-of-the-rnc/comment-page-1/#comment-104688 Hoodlumman Tue, 14 Nov 2006 14:33:48 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2006/11/13/poll-who-should-be-the-chairman-of-the-rnc/#comment-104688 For six years we've loved what Rove has done to the Democrats. Well wrap your head around this: What if Rove IS a Democrat? And the previous six years have all been a crafty ruse. For six years we’ve loved what Rove has done to the Democrats. Well wrap your head around this: What if Rove IS a Democrat? And the previous six years have all been a crafty ruse.

]]> By: Tom Blumer http://hotair.com/archives/2006/11/13/poll-who-should-be-the-chairman-of-the-rnc/comment-page-1/#comment-104656 Tom Blumer Tue, 14 Nov 2006 14:01:19 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2006/11/13/poll-who-should-be-the-chairman-of-the-rnc/#comment-104656 Toomey would be good; in fact, very good. But unless I'm wrong, Steele got some form of indication that he would get the gig, and should not be short-ciruited by insiders, the same ones who helped engineer last week's reversals. Toomey would be good; in fact, very good. But unless I’m wrong, Steele got some form of indication that he would get the gig, and should not be short-ciruited by insiders, the same ones who helped engineer last week’s reversals.

]]> By: Conservative Culture » The New RNC - weak on Border Security? http://hotair.com/archives/2006/11/13/poll-who-should-be-the-chairman-of-the-rnc/comment-page-1/#comment-104643 Conservative Culture » The New RNC - weak on Border Security? Tue, 14 Nov 2006 13:36:56 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2006/11/13/poll-who-should-be-the-chairman-of-the-rnc/#comment-104643 [...] Tom Blummer from Bizzy Blog had this to say. His adding my e-mail to his Hot Air post is much appreciated, and here it is (I would have re-read it if I’d known it would get posted elsewhere, so excuse the edits — ugh): Dear GOP, [...] [...] Tom Blummer from Bizzy Blog had this to say. His adding my e-mail to his Hot Air post is much appreciated, and here it is (I would have re-read it if I’d known it would get posted elsewhere, so excuse the edits — ugh): Dear GOP, [...]

]]> By: netherman79 http://hotair.com/archives/2006/11/13/poll-who-should-be-the-chairman-of-the-rnc/comment-page-1/#comment-104608 netherman79 Tue, 14 Nov 2006 12:18:14 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2006/11/13/poll-who-should-be-the-chairman-of-the-rnc/#comment-104608 There are many possible better alternatives for RNC Chair. But I think that Pat Toomey has the experience and the interests in shaping a party that doesn't screw good Republican candidates. Toomey, currently heading up The Club for Growth, an organization that puts the fear of God in the hearts of RINOs everywhere, was screwed by the RNC, Rick Santorum and Bush. He would have been an excellent replacement for the liberal Specter. I think we should get behind him. Steele, as admirable as he is, will not take the tough leadership decisions necessary to reform the Party. The Party needs to be something more than just a machine for supporting anyone registered and running with an 'R' next to his name. It needs to set standards. It needs to lay down the law that says: This is what Republicans stand for and this is how Republicans behave and these are the consequences for transgression. Pat Toomey will have what it takes to do that. There are many possible better alternatives for RNC Chair. But I think that Pat Toomey has the experience and the interests in shaping a party that doesn’t screw good Republican candidates. Toomey, currently heading up The Club for Growth, an organization that puts the fear of God in the hearts of RINOs everywhere, was screwed by the RNC, Rick Santorum and Bush. He would have been an excellent replacement for the liberal Specter.

I think we should get behind him. Steele, as admirable as he is, will not take the tough leadership decisions necessary to reform the Party. The Party needs to be something more than just a machine for supporting anyone registered and running with an ‘R’ next to his name. It needs to set standards. It needs to lay down the law that says: This is what Republicans stand for and this is how Republicans behave and these are the consequences for transgression.

Pat Toomey will have what it takes to do that.

]]> By: Blog-o-Fascists http://hotair.com/archives/2006/11/13/poll-who-should-be-the-chairman-of-the-rnc/comment-page-1/#comment-104528 Blog-o-Fascists Tue, 14 Nov 2006 07:30:04 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2006/11/13/poll-who-should-be-the-chairman-of-the-rnc/#comment-104528 <strong>Et Tu GOP?...</strong> Riehl World View You can read what this is about at RedState, though they are hardly the only ones. Hot Air has a poll you can participate in here. Also Michelle Malkin has an extended post on the issue here. Also read several blog reax through this... Et Tu GOP?…

Riehl World View

You can read what this is about at RedState, though they are hardly the only ones. Hot Air has a poll you can participate in here.

Also Michelle Malkin has an extended post on the issue here.

Also read several blog reax through this…

]]> By: eeyore http://hotair.com/archives/2006/11/13/poll-who-should-be-the-chairman-of-the-rnc/comment-page-1/#comment-104467 eeyore Tue, 14 Nov 2006 06:07:00 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2006/11/13/poll-who-should-be-the-chairman-of-the-rnc/#comment-104467 Joe would be really good at keeping party dicipline, but I think RNC regulars might balk at meeting in tents and eating bologna sandwiches. Joe would be really good at keeping party dicipline, but I think RNC regulars might balk at meeting in tents and eating bologna sandwiches.

]]> By: NTWR http://hotair.com/archives/2006/11/13/poll-who-should-be-the-chairman-of-the-rnc/comment-page-1/#comment-104441 NTWR Tue, 14 Nov 2006 05:40:20 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2006/11/13/poll-who-should-be-the-chairman-of-the-rnc/#comment-104441 <a href="http://www.cnn.com/US/9907/27/tough.sheriff/" rel="nofollow">Joe Arpaio</a> Joe Arpaio

]]> By: A Lady's Ruminations http://hotair.com/archives/2006/11/13/poll-who-should-be-the-chairman-of-the-rnc/comment-page-1/#comment-104370 A Lady's Ruminations Tue, 14 Nov 2006 04:32:07 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2006/11/13/poll-who-should-be-the-chairman-of-the-rnc/#comment-104370 <strong>"The Harriet Miers of RNC chairs"......</strong> We hoped, after learning that RNC Chairman Ken Mehlman was stepping down, that the new RNC Chairman would be a good Conservative . . . someone like Michael Steele. But, today, once again, we are stabbed in the back. Disappointed. Irritated. Pertur..... “The Harriet Miers of RNC chairs”……

We hoped, after learning that RNC Chairman Ken Mehlman was stepping down, that the new RNC Chairman would be a good Conservative . . . someone like Michael Steele.

But, today, once again, we are stabbed in the back. Disappointed. Irritated. Pertur…..

]]> By: Tom Blumer http://hotair.com/archives/2006/11/13/poll-who-should-be-the-chairman-of-the-rnc/comment-page-1/#comment-104369 Tom Blumer Tue, 14 Nov 2006 04:31:26 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2006/11/13/poll-who-should-be-the-chairman-of-the-rnc/#comment-104369 Steele was, IIRC, the Chairman of the Maryland Republican Party or the State Committee, so he has experience in a semi-similar position that none of the others has. Steele was, IIRC, the Chairman of the Maryland Republican Party or the State Committee, so he has experience in a semi-similar position that none of the others has.

]]> By: Bizzyblog » Since Ian at Hot Air Printed My E-mail to the RNC, I Guess I Should Post It Here http://hotair.com/archives/2006/11/13/poll-who-should-be-the-chairman-of-the-rnc/comment-page-1/#comment-104354 Bizzyblog » Since Ian at Hot Air Printed My E-mail to the RNC, I Guess I Should Post It Here Tue, 14 Nov 2006 04:17:03 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2006/11/13/poll-who-should-be-the-chairman-of-the-rnc/#comment-104354 [...] His adding my e-mail to his Hot Air post is much appreciated, and here it is: Dear GOP, [...] [...] His adding my e-mail to his Hot Air post is much appreciated, and here it is: Dear GOP, [...]

]]> By: Entelechy http://hotair.com/archives/2006/11/13/poll-who-should-be-the-chairman-of-the-rnc/comment-page-1/#comment-104334 Entelechy Tue, 14 Nov 2006 04:01:17 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2006/11/13/poll-who-should-be-the-chairman-of-the-rnc/#comment-104334 Michael Steele Tammy Bruce Laura Ingraham Imagine any sitting next to Dean-o - never mind - he won't sit next to an RNC chairperson...jellyfish for a spine! Michael Steele
Tammy Bruce
Laura Ingraham

Imagine any sitting next to Dean-o – never mind – he won’t sit next to an RNC chairperson…jellyfish for a spine!

]]> By: Psycotte http://hotair.com/archives/2006/11/13/poll-who-should-be-the-chairman-of-the-rnc/comment-page-1/#comment-104330 Psycotte Tue, 14 Nov 2006 04:00:21 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2006/11/13/poll-who-should-be-the-chairman-of-the-rnc/#comment-104330 Allright. I e-mail my state GOP chairman and the RNC. Doubt it will help but I feel I have had my say. Maybe...just maybe...they'll listen. Doubt it. Allright. I e-mail my state GOP chairman and the RNC. Doubt it will help but I feel I have had my say. Maybe…just maybe…they’ll listen. Doubt it.

]]> By: Blogs of War http://hotair.com/archives/2006/11/13/poll-who-should-be-the-chairman-of-the-rnc/comment-page-1/#comment-104313 Blogs of War Tue, 14 Nov 2006 03:51:53 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2006/11/13/poll-who-should-be-the-chairman-of-the-rnc/#comment-104313 <strong>Mel Martinez to Take RNC Chairmanship...</strong> I didn’t expect this news quite so soon: Sen. Mel Martinez, the first-term Florida lawmaker who previously served in President Bush’s Cabinet, will assume the chairmanship of the Republican National Committee, GOP officials said Monday. Mar... Mel Martinez to Take RNC Chairmanship…

I didn’t expect this news quite so soon:
Sen. Mel Martinez, the first-term Florida lawmaker who previously served in President Bush’s Cabinet, will assume the chairmanship of the Republican National Committee, GOP officials said Monday.
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