Steele Threatens to Quit if RNC Undermines Funding Authority

[brooklynite]

Source: Fox News

Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele told FOX News that part of his job is to "manage the money" and suggested that if committee members strip him of that authority he'll step aside.

"They can contemplate all they want to, but the reality is if they want a figurehead chairman you can have a figurehead chairman, but it won't be Michael Steele," he said.

Steele aides insist the chairman was not threatening to quit, but merely to fight over retaining his authority. But his comments reflect the persistent tension within the Republican National Committee over his chairmanship.

On Wednesday, RNC state chairmen will vote on the funding issue, among others -- such as whether to label the Democratic Party "Socialist."

Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/05/19/steele-threatens-quit-rnc-undermines-funding-authority/

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Showing some backbone,eh? The pool is open as to how long it takes to backtrack....

[Beetwasher]

1. Didn't They ALREADY Strip Him Of That Authority?

:shrug:

[RayStar]

21. Stripped

He's been stripped NAKED and still does not know it.

[onehandle]

2. Seeya, loser. nt

[Lasher]

3. Not too bright.

That's exactly what the committee members want.

[mitchum]

4. A ruse so that miserable failure Steele can leave with dignity...

or what passes for dignity in the crazyass lickspittle world of Michael Steele

[ellacott]

5. I hope they can work it out

He's been the best present for us.

[derby378]

6. Next thing you know, Steele will be knocking on the front door of DNC headquarters...

...asking for a membership form. Hey, if Specter could do it, so can Steele.

[ck4829]

7. NO!!! This guy is too funny as the RNC chairman!

[FSogol]

8. Why hasn't anyone posted the Muppet picture of Steele? n/t

[Kittycat]

9. I would expect that's their goal.

[Bette Noir]

10. You think maybe he's just realized that he's a token?

[bluesmail]

11. Where are they ever going to find another black Republican? . . . eom

[wilt the stilt]

15. that gay guy on Chris Matthews n/t

[No Elephants]

19. Is there a hetero African American Republican on Chris Matthews? If not, what

is the point of mentioning orientation?

[wilt the stilt]

26. because I don't understand

why aa African American or a gay guy would be part of a party that hates them for being black or gay.

[GodlessBiker]

12. Please don't go, Mikey. Every day you stay is pure gold for us.

[Wizard777]

13. Don't forget to hang the Whites Only sign on the office door on the way out

[ashling]

14. But he's doing such a great job ...

for the Democratic Party





LEAVE MICHAEL STEELE ALONE!

[fascisthunter]

16. Don't Even Think of Becoming a Dem!

[madmom]

17. Um I think that's kinda what they what Mikie.

[EC]

18. He's just looking for an excuse to quit

I think he's tired of the constant dumping on him..of course he deserves it anyway..

[No Elephants]

20. That's what you get for being a Republican, Steele. Bad idea for anyone who is not a rich WASP

[dixiegrrrrl]

22. It's always about the money, ain't it?

[Historic NY]

23. Didn't he get in trouble over managing campaign money?

[grytpype]

24. OH GOD NO!!!! PLEASE DON'T LEAVE US MR. STEELE!!!

:rofl:

[PatSeg]

25. Geez

When will Steele wake up? The republican party doesn't want HIM. They are just using him because he's black. Though I'm sure he knows that and thought he was using them.

[tanyev]

27. Michael wants to keep his bling bling.