Republicans warn Steele against fumbling speech to party faithful

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Republicans warn Steele against fumbling speech to party faithful
By Aaron Blake - 04/10/10 06:00 AM ET


NEW ORLEANS -- The public opinion trial of Michael Steele will hold a vital public hearing Saturday, when the embattled Republican National Committee (RNC) chairman takes to the stage in front of an antsy party faithful.

Steele will begin the process of rebuilding his name when he speaks to the Southern Republican Leadership Conference in the afternoon. And he has plenty to prove.

Two RNC members have now come out asking for Steele to resign, and other key figures are expressing hesitation. A letter supporting Steele was signed by 31 state GOP chairmen Friday, but that leaves another 20 who aren’t on board yet. (The totals include the District of Columbia party chairman.)

Republicans say Steele needs to get back to basics and reassure supporters about his stewardship. Mostly, though, they say the distractions need to stop.

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