Law and Order in the RNC Chair? Newt out of the mix?

• November 13, 2008

The RNC may need a little Law and Order to get their sh.. straight. Fred Thompson is considering a run for the RNC chair.

“I’m extremely excited that he’s considering it,” said Scooter Clippard, a Middle Tennessee businessman who spearheaded national fundraising for the Thompson and McCain campaigns. “It’s time for a change. Fred Thompson would be the absolute best person to articulate that message for the party.”

I like the idea of Fred. I also like the idea of Michael Steele or Newt, but it sounds like Newt might not be in the mix anymore and is now endorsing Michael Steele for the gig.

Michael Steele, former lieutenant governor of Maryland, has decided to run for the chairmanship of the Republican National Committee and is in talks with Newt Gingrich to win the former House speaker’s endorsement, FOX News learned Tuesday.
Steele declined to comment, but a source close to the situation said Steele would announce his candidacy as early as Thursday.
The source also contradicted a report in Tuesday’s Washington Times that Steele and Gingrich were competing for the RNC post.
“There is no fight,” the source said. “This tension between Michael Steele and Newt Gingrich is totally fabricated and, in fact, Gingrich and Steele are working together to create a new strategy for the direction of the GOP.”
In a statement issued by the former House speaker, Gingrich said he was not interested in seeking the post of Republican Party chairman

Probably a good thing. Steele would bring a whole new sense of country and conservatism in my opinion. I love the Steele pick.

Meanwhile, Steele is said to be hoping that his entry into the race will scare off other hopefuls, including current RNC chairman Mike Duncan.

I think Duncan has screwed up the Party enough. Thanks for offering to stay on though, very nice gesture.
Who’s going to be the pick? I think the odds are on Steele, but Fred Thompson would be legit too. I’d like to see Rudy Giuliani…….as we saw in his speech at the Convention he can fire up a crowd.

Tags: Uncategorized

http://Array HG

Tom, according to Steele’s own statements, yeah I’m serious.
http://SayAnythingBlog.com The_Whistler_ofnd

We also need to have someone that will generate excitement in the ranks of the Republicans. I don’t know that one of the usual suspects like Rudy would do that.
http://SayAnythingBlog.com The_Whistler_ofnd

Maybe huck can tell us how he’d be happy with an income, sales, property, cigarette, eating tax if he gets to be President.

Then he can lie and say it was court ordered.

If the Republicans do something like that kiss off anything until 2014 (mid term in Obama’s second term.)
http://SayAnythingBlog.com The_Whistler_ofnd

I want to see someone new. Steele would be the best in that mix.

Not that I mind Newt or Fredo but the thing the party needs is some new faces.
Lioncourt

I would like Hannity even more than Thompson. Stupid is far better than lazy.
tom

the Obamites will melt down in confusion if we pick a solid conservative like Steele. 2 black guys? oops…lost my mojo
http://ndgoon.blogspot.com/ goon

Michael Steele is an awesome candidate, I really like that guy.
Steele is a good conservative.
welder4

I know this off subject but I changed my avatar and if any one has this one I will gladly change it if it offends you that I used your avatar. I just got tired of looking at Obama every time I posted .
http://sayanythingblog.com/readers/author/realitybasedbob/ realitybasedbob

I’d go with the non adulterer, that’s Steele, right?
http://ndgoon.blogspot.com/ goon

I think this would be a very good pick…
http://SayAnythingBlog.com The_Whistler_ofnd

What makes you think that? I like him every bit as much as McCain.
Lioncourt

I vote for Thompson.
HG

Thompson can deliver the message.
http://insanereindeer.blogspot.com/ Kenny

I’d like to see Rudy Giuliani

Sweet Jesus why?

Last think we need is a pro-choice guy for the office.

All of the above are great. Mitt would be a great choice too.

Yes, the ALSO pro-choice, liberal mayor of MASSACHUSETTS, who somehow almost bankrupted his wealthy state with Romneycare would be just as bad a choice.
Kay

I was of the understanding that Newt and Steele were supportive of each other more than rivals… So it will be interesting. I would take Fred or Steele anytime…
di butler

I know Huckabee is trying to push his guy, Saltman? I think his name is. Supposedly, the idea is that if Huckabee’s guy if he gets in as RNC chair, is going to push for Huck for pres. I don’t like this idea, a bit. I heard Michael Steele on with Hannity and he said he and Newt are tight, that they are working on some kind of new Contract with America.It sounded pretty good to me. I like him, does anyone know any dirt on him? If I am going to back him, I want to know if he is not kosher. I know all about the Newtster, even met him once and chatted, I don’t love his affair business,and his climate change commercials, but I think the reason I wanted him is because he has been in the trenches and knows how to get down and dirty with the pols and the press. Oh well, Steele can handle himself. He is a great debater.
http://sayanythingblog.com/profile/pcND pcND

Who else would you guys like to see in the position besides those mentioned in the post?

Funny, I heard a caller on Hannity today pleading with him to take the position.
http://vdvfamily.com/ Sphagnum

The RNC Chair might be a great fit for a guy like Rudi because it’s not as much about policy, as an elected legislator or executive is, but about fund raising and organizing. Rudy would be good on the “Talk show circuit” because he’s entertaining and exciting when he’s on the attack.

But having Steele in there as a good solid conservative would also be good.
http://proof-proofpositive.blogspot.com/ proof_positive

I would like Hannity even more than Thompson. Stupid is far better than lazy.

Ah! That would explain the self love!
http://sayanythingblog.com/readers/author/realitybasedbob/ realitybasedbob

So you’re a Romney gal?
http://ndgoon.blogspot.com/ goon

I know Huckabee is trying to push his guy, Saltman? I think his name is. Supposedly, the idea is that if Huckabee’s guy if he gets in as RNC chair, is going to push for Huck for pres. I don’t like this idea, a bit. I heard Michael Steele on with Hannity and he said he and Newt are tight, that they are working on some kind of new Contract with America.It sounded pretty good to me. I like him, does anyone know any dirt on him? If I am going to back him, I want to know if he is not kosher. I know all about the Newtster, even met him once and chatted, I don’t love his affair business,and his climate change commercials, but I think the reason I wanted him is because he has been in the trenches and knows how to get down and dirty with the pols and the press. Oh well, Steele can handle himself. He is a great debater.

I think the GOP needs to go back to its conservative roots, Huckaphonie is not going back to the conservative roots.
HG

What I know of Steele I like. Thompson won my confidence in his recent 12 min. address on freedom. I’m glad Newt isn’t in the running. What is missing from our party is strong conservative leadership with the understanding of liberty Reagan possessed. Given Steele’s opposition to capital punishment and support for affirmative action, I think Thompson is the better choice of the two.

Hannity? No way.
Rose

Fred Thompson – co-authored McCain Feingold Thompson, chaired the Senate investigation into the Clinton’s CHINESE DONATIONS to their campaign funds and saw to it personally that it was diverted to getting a list of TIT FOR TAT of GOP Politicians who “sin just as bad” ad Dims – and was one of 2? GOP Senators who voted that Clinton’s PERJURY on a LIVE INTERNATIONAL TELEVISION DEPOSITION in a Personal INJURY LAWSUIT was not an act rising to the level of IMPEACHMENT? That is his opinion of our Founding Fathers’ opnion on the issue of PERJURY? By men who were adamantly against ROYAL AIRS???????????????

Who instituted Government OF the People, BY the People, and FOR the PEOPLE????????????????????????

Thinks that John McCain is the VERY BEST MAN for the Presidency? and who “ACCIDENTLY DRAFTED” for McCain all through 2007????

Helped McCain use McCain Feingold THOMPSON to derail PResident Bush’s 2001 TAX CUT PROGRAM, and when the tax cuts finally made it, were severely limited and now have an EXPIRATION DATE they didn’t originally have?????????????????

Well, many are talking up Fred, Newt, Rudi, JEB Bush, and a few other RINOS.

All I can say is that when Jesus resurrected Lazarus from the dead after 4 days, there was only a rock in front of a cave, and Lazarus could breathe in there before the rock got moved, ya see.

But when the guys start throwing 6 feet of DIRT on the casket AFTER THE FUNERAL, you can forget any hopes of RESURRECTION, ya know what I’m sayin’, guys????

Ya’ll play with the RINOS if ya’ll want to – I’m looking for a new party.

All those millions I kept warning all you online posters about, too far right to even vote for GW Bush, and would not consider voting for McCain – THAT NICE FLAP YOU GOT FROM SARAH PALIN, for a few minutes there – well, you stick one of your favorite RINOS in top slots and TOP advisory positions in the RNC, or anything else, right now – those millions are going to be my new company – and your message to me is, the granite mountains have come down like a gate between me and thee, enjoy your journey in life.

I don’t fancy my message has made me any friends or fans in the Conservative forums the last few years, so please don’t think I am suffering any delusions here – no – but I’m telling you about millions of votes you have no use for, either.

And meanwhile, you will continue to wonder why Dim Lyte/RINO isn’t winning out over Dim robust!
tom

you serious about Steele…affirmative action and anti-cap punishment
http://sayanythingblog.com/profile/pcND pcND

What we need are fresh faces. Thompson would do a good job, but he’s not a fresh face. And if we’re going for purity, Thompson did sigh on to McCain/Feingold.

You are right, we do need fresh faces. We don’t need a pure conservative. The role should be someone who generates excitement, is good on TV, and can flat out attack the opposition.

Howard Dean, who is quite obviously the most annoying human being on the planet is good at this and it showed.
http://www.willisms.com/ Zsa Zsa

I am a Fred Head! Great decision!
welder4

I agree with you Butler ” but I sure hope we get something other then the good ole boy’s running the show for they are the ones who lost this one. I still feel that McCain was in the race for one thing and that was to get Hillary elected , when that went south he just threw in the towel and quit, he did nothing to campaign, only Palin and she was instrumental in getting back to Michigan and Ohio , remember he stopped campaigning in both states and Palin talked him into going back , he sure did better then if he had of left it alone . I sort of like the idea of Steele he may be what we need . I hope that Stevens wins in Alaska because Palin needs to have more experience efore running fo president, if nothing but to quell the news calling her names and saying she is stupid . The lady is far from what they depict her as being .
http://ndgoon.blogspot.com/ goon

Maybe huck can tell us how he’d be happy with an income, sales, property, cigarette, eating tax if he gets to be President.

Then he can lie and say it was court ordered.

If the Republicans do something like that kiss off anything until 2014 (mid term in Obama’s second term.)

Sounds like the Whistler isn’t a fan of Huckaphonie either?
di butler

Look, trying to find what we all consider a “pure” conservative in DC is like finding a damn needle in a haystack! Nearly all will have something we don’t like/agree with. Actually, you have two posts at the RNC. You have Chair, and Spokesperson. I think the Spokesperson doesn’t have to be the most “pure,” they are there to spread the message, get people interested, raise money, do the glad-handing. I already stated the problems I have w/ Newt, but you have to remember, he is the only one who has done this before. He is the model. So, either have him in some sort of a position, or at least a strong advisor. Hannity wouldn’t leave his $$$$$$$$ for this deal, no way. Some of the others might not, either.
http://sayanythingblog.com/profile/pcND pcND

You have Chair, and Spokesperson. I think the Spokesperson doesn’t have to be the most “pure,” they are there to spread the message, get people interested, raise money, do the glad-handing. I already stated the problems I have w/ Newt, but you have to remember, he is the only one who has done this before. He is the model. So, either have him in some sort of a position, or at least a strong advisor.

I agree with this 100%. There aren’t any pure conservative salesman in the party who can take an immediate prominent role. That is exactly what we need. Getting to back to the Dem’s Howard Dean. Everyone is annoyed by the guy, but he is very sucessful because he is ambitious, boisterous, and although irritating can deliver a message.
Jackass Jimmy

Boortz/Gingrich in ’12. I like Hannity for the RNC.
welder4

all the republicans need to do is get back on the peoples side and they win , other wise we may be stuck with little Jesus for eight years . The republicans betrayed their base and it cost us and them only us more then them . All mentioned on this posting here would be good for that position.Fred was on fire after he lost the nomination ,if only he could hang on to that fire he would be a great pick
Slacker Deluxe

All of the above are great. Mitt would be a great choice too.
http://proof-proofpositive.blogspot.com/ proof_positive

Steele or Thompson. Two good choices. I’d give the edge to Steele.
http://sayanythingblog.com robport

Frankly, I’d be happy with Steele or Thompson.

But as much as I was a Thompson fan during the primaries, I’m rooting for Steele.

What we need are fresh faces. Thompson would do a good job, but he’s not a fresh face. And if we’re going for purity, Thompson did sigh on to McCain/Feingold.

SayAnythingBlog.com

Law and Order in the RNC Chair? Newt out of the mix?

Create a SAB Readerblog

Recent Comments