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I swear, I'm gonna throw my hat in the ring. At least I have new ideas. They might be bad ideas, but they're new and different and can generate better ideas.

The RNC is a joke and Michael Steele is a D.C. Bubble Politician. Lots of words, no concrete plans except for more gov't programs. I guess that's the new way of politics.

So the guy looking to lead the RNC just quit (after 18 years) being a member of the Forest Lake Country Club which does not allow black members????? And this will help rebuild the RNC name?

Or are the no members of the GOP that are not corrupt or racist?

The take the Republicans haven't learned a darn thing. Oh well, that is good news for Dems.

Great, I can't accept this proposal because it's par for the course, not a promise of change for the Republican Party. The Republican Party needs to readjust its policy preferences in order to meet a greater threshold of voters. Dawson has been the embodiment of resistance to change - indeed, a regressive vision - and not a torch-bearer exploring new paths through bipartisan offerings in the name of what's right for this country, not what magnifies the overzealous ideology of the far right. Has he considered the notion of "tolerance" lately?

I find it very humorous that the Republican Party is stuck on conservatism (unwillingness to change) when it is of utmost importance that they stray from that and innovate new ideas befitting of America's challenges. President-elect Obama is already beating them to the chase by promising cuts in excess government and realigning policies to better suit the needs of the American people and the American dream - a mesh of broad performance-based and need-based line-item changes. The [proven false] stance of the Republican Party, which translates to spend-more-tax-less-pray-for-no-bankruptcy-or-budgeting-fights-while-fooling-citizens-into-thinking-it's-progress, obviously fools enough citizens but not enough to win a Presidential election. The Republican Party needs to be realistic; if they are staunchly anti-central government, perhaps they should reinvoke the Articles of Confederation. I'll be sure not to support such decentralization as our national security and interest preclude the very thought the budget shortfalls that would follow.

–Your Conservative Democrat Friend from Virginia
(Publius 2008)

I believe Cobra Commander would be an excellent choice.

If the Republicans really want to show change, they will vote for Steele.
Imagine a black man in charge of the RNC! That would show that Republicans may actually be willing to reach out to others.

So, what do you say Republicans, up for the challenge?

Wow, someone who WANTS to be captain of the Titanic. Rearrange those deck chairs and carry on!

Georgians:

Remember to vote for Jim Martin for Senate!

Early voting is today, tomorrow, and Wednesday. Election day is December 2nd.

I cast my vote today; the line was not very Democrat friendly. Get out your vote to help us on our way to a filibuster-proof majority!

Another MORAN wants to lead the DUMB and DUMBER. There is NO such thing like the RNC ANYMORE. Why? your answer- Gone with the WIND.

Hey Luke, I tried but I guess I'm a minority here. The sad part is these idiots voted again for Graham and he hardley campained.
I agree with all you said except the dangerous roads and bridges, It should be the most dangerous drivers. They have a total lack of drivers education and no traffic enforcement. Just living here for 3 years and I see why it is so screwed up.
The state is run by Republicans, but they are busy chasing John Mccain around the country. Hopefully nothing Repub and nothing S.C. in DC

I appaud the efforts of the republican party to restore the conservative principles to the party. Already Obama is backing away from his campaign promises and becoming just another political hack...

Who in their right mind would actually want the job?Rebuilding the GOP would be akin to re-floating the Titanic.

Choose someone Moderate the Far right Religious will never get you back the GOP Will be dead for decades!

I really wish BOTH parties would get over this name calling. Being a Democrat doesn't make you a "bleeding heart liberal" just as being a Republican doesn't necessarily make you a "far right wingnut". There are some "factions" in both parties that could stand a little dressing down.

Bottom line- aren't we ALL Americans??? Aren't we ALL human beings??? Don't we ALL want pretty much the same things for ourselves & our families– prosperity, safety, good health, a good education, etc??? So-
WHY CAN'T WE GET OVER THIS CONSTANT BICKERING AND TRY TO WORK TOGETHER FOR THE GOOD OF THE COUNTRY AND EVERYONE IN IT?

luke brown,
its not the republicans that are to blame. the dems are infamous for their take on education, housing and the like. these programs are bad for several reasons, most of which lie with the people themselves. stop blaming a political party for schools that dont hold a candle to others and stop blaming high crime rates on a political party when it is individual people responsible for that. i could on but you can see where i am coming from. blame yourself for the part that you did not play in holding schools and others accountable. stop complianing and do something about it. how bout if we stop paying teachers who do a bad job at teaching? dems wont stand for it so if your kid gets a bad education, blame yourself, the teachers and the dem party. duh.

it's time to vote all republicans out of office.

being from sc i would rather have michael steele and i look forward to seeing more of palin.

There are more points of religious view in the United States than simply evangelical conservatism. I am Methodist and a Democrat. The UMC largely does not insist on pushing a religious agenda into national politics. I just don't understand how these backwards, judgmental, so-called Christians got so much political clout over the last thirty years. It is dangerous and I don't need any politician, political party or state, local or federal government telling me what moral code I should adopt or what I should believe.

I really wish BOTH parties (and the people supporting the parties) would get over this name calling. Being a Democrat doesn't make you a "bleeding heart liberal" just as being a Republican doesn't necessarily make you a "far right wing-nut". There are some "factions" in BOTH parties that could stand a little dressing down.

Bottom line- aren't we ALL Americans??? Aren't we ALL human beings??? Don't we ALL want pretty much the same things for ourselves & our families– prosperity, safety, good health, a good education, etc??? So-
WHY CAN'T WE GET OVER THIS CONSTANT BICKERING AND TRY TO WORK TOGETHER FOR THE GOOD OF THE COUNTRY AND EVERYONE IN IT?

I just read on Huffingtonpost that this guy just resigned from his white-only membership country club in S.C.

Since this is exactly the type of attitude that is bringing down the party of Bush, I say keep it up.

Lets hope if elected he will use common sense instead of playing politics with all of America.

My guess is they look to show a new improved product that amounts to a repackaging of the same old stuff that the Republicans have been craming down our throats for the last century and more. Everytime these clowns are in office for more than 4 years running they manage to tank the economy after ensuring more wealth for the members of the party at the expense of the vast majority of the American people. Trouble is the democrats are only marginally better and just as greedy and only concerned with the wealth of their party members.

There is absolutely no such thing as a "moderate" Republican in SC. The RNC chair in SC is probably the easiest state chairmanship in the country...nothing to do but count the votes when they come in. Search elsewhere if you want to re-vamp, RNC!!!!!!!

As a swing voter, I think Micheal Steele would be a good choice. He will be able to bring some diversity to the party. No one from SC will be able to do that.

"Optimism, hope, freedom" – these were the last things on the minds of the Republicans of late! And how about some specifics instead of platitudes? And beforehand: How about some accountability for the mess they made of America?

Whoever gets the RNC job will have a bigger mess to clean up than a real elephant leaves behind. Good luck with all that, but if you pick a hard right culture warrior you'd better get ready for another licking in 2010. The majority of the nation is moving past the leftovers of the Sixties and into the 21st Century. Join us with a center-right philosophy of actual governance and you'll be better off!

So... I'm still trying to figure out why this is important. The republican party (note the lower case) has been relegated to nothing more than a regional party. It is primarily due to the religious zealots that have ruined the party. They don't seem to understand that we're no longer interested in politics of hate and agents of intolerance. So nominate and elect who you want. You're out in the woods for another 10 to 20 years.

Congratulations Republicans!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

64% of americans, you know, the patriotic ones, have a NEGATIVE opinion of the republican party. Finally the people of this country have seen through your hateful rhetoric and your FALSE patriotism.

Sure make you wonder wht the other 36% could possibly be thinking.

Just didn't get it, did they. Here comes another "Colonel Cornpone" complete with the bible thumping, naysayers of everything. Looks like the Democrats are going to be around awhile as the GOP sinks further and further into regional party status.

the what party???? maybe the G.O.P can pardon another TURKEY
lol. lol. the rep. party just dont get it. until the rep.party admits that they caused 90 percent of the downfall of the U.S they will be the party of the WHAT .

Note to the RNC: Choose someone from the MODERATE CENTER......the EXTREME RIGHT is KILLING YOU!

Is he human?

If any of them want to revive the republican reputation they better get a grip on reality. There is a faction of the membership continuing to push its extremist views to the forefront. The "basics" or "core" of the republican party should not include forcing a particular theology upon the populace. The core tenets of the party used to be Less Government, Strong Fiscal Responsibility, and a Strong Military Defense.

I firmly believe the majority of citizens in this country have had a belly full of religious extremism. To continue to insist that everyone follow the extreme Christian evangelical beliefs in lock-step is not going to rebuild the party.

They need to keep their religious beliefs where they belong: In the church on Sunday mornings.

As a democrat in SC let me say this the GOP is a powerhouse in our state, they have convenced the people of SC there is no other party to vote for & that the republican party is the right choice for them and you can not convence them otherwise....regardless of what the Bush Administration has done he remains very popular in SC....most here think Palin was a tremendous choice for VP....they dislike Senator Graham because he sometimes does some things leaning toward moderate legislature but will support him anyway until a more conservative challenger comes along...the pawn shops have been overwhelmed since Obama's win people buying up guns in fear of a stricter gun regulation

As long as the GOP thinks its their job to tax the middle to lower incomes, but accuse of wanting handouts when we expect services in return for our taxes, it won't matter who is in charge.

As long as they claim to want government out of personal lives, but they insist on using government to dictate our personal lives and values based on the religious right, it won't matter who is in charge.

The GOP is lost because they can't seem to comprehend where we expect the government to be involved and where we expect them to butt out!

Great, just great. Further alienate others by catering to the religious right. There last stronghold appears to be SC. These people complain about Graham, yet had no problem re-electing him.

Memo to RNC: Please vote for Dawson

Your party has been a disaster for South Carolina. Worst schools, Highest unemployment. Most dangerous roads and bridges. Least accessible health care. Lowest SATs. Highest crime rates. No enonomic growth.

Please help us by getting any and all Republicans out of the this state. Sanford in 2012 !!!!

It won't matter what plans anyone makes for a make over the GOP is still going to cater to the Religious Right. They just don't seem to recognize the average American has caught on to these bigots with their platform of discrimination and the holier than thou attitude.

I say they give it to Steele. I'm not a Republican, but I am from Maryland and Steele did a good job as our Lt. Gov.

There is no such thing as a moderate Repub from South Carolina.

Until the republicans admit and acknowledge they have almost destroyed our country these last eight years there will be no
change. They poster, pander, point fingers and continue
to totally ignore the needs of our country.
Saw yesterday where they have a fund raiser to help defeat
the "lefts agenda". When are these politicians going to realize
this nonsense has to stop. It is our survival.

Katon Dawson and other elected officials in SC need to figure out how they are going to get jobs for the thousands of SC residents who are unemployed. I know this is an issue for all states, but as a resident of SC I see how the good ole boys system works here, and I am tired of it. Stop worrying about your political career, and look out for those who elected you!