Leaders Fear Steele Wants Second Term at the RNC

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Leaders Fear Steele Wants Second Term at the RNC
By John Stanton and Jackie Kucinich, CQ-Roll Call


Republican lawmakers said Tuesday that they fear Michael Steele is gearing up to run for a second term as chairman of the Republican National Committee despite their wishes that he simply wrap up his troubled tenure as quickly and quietly as possible.

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When asked whether he would oppose a second Steele term, a senior Republican Senator said yes, adding that the GOP needs to begin the process of righting the RNC ship after the election.

“The RNC has historically been the powerhouse” behind GOP fundraising, the Senator said, explaining that under Steele’s watch, “it’s been MIA and we’ve had to do it on our own. ... We need to restore it to its former role of helping candidates.”

A second veteran GOP lawmaker said the party has no appetite for a second act to Steele’s chairmanship, which has been marred by repeated scandals and gaffes.

“I haven’t met anyone who thinks that’s a good idea,” said the Member, who lamented the failures of the first black chairman in the RNC’s history. “Mike had a real chance to transform the party, and it’s been one mistake after another. It’s a shame.”

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[Me.]

1. Boy Oh Boy Do I Hope Steele Puts Up A Huge Fight

I also think he isn't above blackmailing them.