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There's an expression for the kind of grin Steele shows in this picture. People, if you value your health care tell your senators and representatives to vote for the public option.

As someone who lives in Virginia, I can tell you that if McDonnell wins, it's not because this election was some kind of referendum on Obama. It's because Creigh Deeds was an awful candidate who ran an awful campaign.

The key here, is moderate Republican. That can still win despite Limbaugh ,Armey, etc.How many 2010 races will allow moderates even to run–Look at district 23 ( or is it 24?) in New York. Middle America still rules as it has for years.

The GOP leadership doesn't care about anything but cash. Virginia might go their way for several reasons, but not because McDonnell is quailified to govern for all Virginians. He will only serve his master – which is his radical interpertation of his religion of choice.
Steele is a looser – just like Palin, Romney, Guilliani, Chuck-abee, Santourum, Delay, Foley, Craig, Ensin, etc., etc.,
But Virginia is evolving quickly and the GOP is on their last gasp. The terrorized base (who does vote) is old and not being replenished.

1. The Treasury has been out of control for more than the last year.

2. There is usually a two-year backlash against the majority party. Doesn't mean the President will lose in 4 years (see Clinton).

3. While it is nice to see the Republican Party focusing on their economic core and not the ultra-right wing religious core, I don't see a Republican winning the White House in 2012 without having to revert to using the same rhetoric that many conservative pundits continue to scream.

4. When are people going to learn that pure Capitalism is just as bad as pure Socialism? There will be moments when people fall on hard times, and a little help may be the difference in getting them back on their feet. Too many people focus on help going to those who abuse it, when the majority of those who do need help are going on being 'uniquely American' and working multiple low-paying jobs in order to feed their familes (even small families).

BO and his band of merry statist's has soiled the democrat party and will be the reason for a conservative victory this year, next year and in 2012. He's a weak, weak leader and a whining hand wringer who cannot make a decision. His leaders in the house and senate, whom he follows, are ramming through this health care debacle to their own detriment. I'm enjoying every moment.

Virginia is going GOP because of the obvious way the DNC tried to buy the election andbecause it's current Governor doesn't spend much time in office but spends a lot of time trying toadvance national liberal policies...people that don't live here need not comment.

In the end, VA is a Republican state. Dems have won because of a surge from the north. I expect this race to be close, just like the Senatorial election. If the Dem wins, it spells DISASTER for Republicans. It really does...

Steele is such a fool...I hope Democrats win all 3 races to see him deflated. He is nothing but a tool for the GOP. They have no respect for this dude and he is just grinning away like a good GOP tool.

It's sad to watch the Democrats in Washington trying to figure out how to govern again, but in 2010 and 2012 voters will send Republicans back so that the Federal government can once again get in control of the US Treasury and actually get people back to work again.

20% of Americans call themselves Republicans. They 're concentrated here in Virginia, as It's still very much the deep South and Racist. A National Party this does not make.

if I am not mistaken, hasn't VA been a Republican state for a very long time??? He Republicans, if you want to show diversity, go find yourself a black man that actually has a brain, oh wait, all the smart minorities are either Dems or Indie's,

A GOP win means the AMERICAN TAXPAYERS LOSE.

Steele also believes he can save the GOP all by himself. The only difference between Steele and Palin, Steele doesn't get it and Palin never will get it. The GOP is headless with a body that has no substance or direction.

What are you saying? For sucess, the GOP must lie or not discuss their position on social issues? Do you really think the masses are that stupid, Steele? We havent forgotten Bush and Cheney, and never will...

The GOP doesn't need much of a blueprint. With the DNC organizing "gang-style," virtual hits on republicans...like they're doing to Sarah Palin...well, the country's had enough of their shallow crybaby wallowing, and will lean towards the conservative tone that's propelled our nation to greatness. Liberalism is a flash in the pan; a virus that strikes the minds of the weak and causes them to become self-centered and destructive in nature towards all that's good. No, the DNC will do in the DNC.......any organization that lives and breathes to destroy the reputation of an American citizen, like the DNC and MoveOn, Huffington...etc...is doing to Sarah Palin, well, they deserve the devastation that's coming their way.

Just let obama continue to run America into the ground and 2012 is all Republicans...

Remember the Republican 19 page blueprint for the economy and budget???If Virginia elects a Republican then they deserve every sad remorseful day they get...

I thought Party Chairman Limbaugh ordered Republicans to NOT run away from their conservative social credentials.

Virginia has always been red, from what I see, hear, read and feel, today's RIGHT WING Republican Party is still the most hated of all.
It tends to move backwards instead of forward. This is a free country and people can vote for whom ever they like, but please do not take the possible win here seriously because it shows very little.

What he means by "downplay the conservative position on social issues" is hide or lie about their extreme right wing views because they are far out of step of main stream America. It's working in Virginia. The Rep. candidate has extreme right wing views, especially about women and few are talking about it.

Umm hasn't Virginia always been a Red State. People were surprised that it went to President Obama. If this is their "blueprint" good luck.

If Michael Steele says that this is "a blueprint for success for the GOP", then it is bound to fail miserably.

Steele has been and continues to be wrong about everything. WHAT prompted the Republicans to elect him as their national party chairman?

Steele has proven himself to be grossly incompetent and totally clueless

Jesse Ventura had it right, we are only one party better than communism!

Let's send them a message in 2010 and 2012 America!

I guess mr. steele missed the poll published in the washington post that stated that 70% of virginians said that the election is in no way shape or form based on the president. In fact, in virginia Pres. Obama has a 54% approval rating.

As usual, Steeles living in his own alternate reality.

They might win Virginia, but they are not going to win New Jersey.

GOP has no success. GOP is done long time a go

I beg to disagree with you, Mr. Steele. The Democratic impending loss in Virginia is due to the nomination of a weak candidate with no message. Deeds was a weak candidate who should not have won the nomination. In the final analysis, Virginians will wake up and cry foul once McDonnell shows his true color. Besides, I see the fatigue factor with Virginia Democrats (after the bruising presidential election less than 12 months ago) which led to Deeds nomination and his would-be eventual loss.

Lets get serious Americans! Have we easily forgotten that republicans trushed us with 2yrs of recession and more serious they lied about it? Are we this foolish to vote back same people same policies?

So, the basic idea is to pretend you're not a right-wing radical and pretend that you'll create jobs for the common folk? McDonnell, who probably will win next week, has run deceptive ads, lied about his past - and I'm not talking about 20 years ago - and his opponent, and hidden his real agenda for Virginia. His ideas will bankrupt the state and endanger its AAA bond rating. For all the years of Democratic control over the statehouse, Virginia has been recognized for the excellence of its management. Now we want to change that when we need fiscal responsibility more than ever? I dearly hope not.

If I were a republican I would think twice about declaring myself a winner. You've got a long way to go steele. And you are far from a winning party. You are on life support as far as I'm concerned.

What a stupid analysis? VA has traditionally voted republican in its entire history except for occasional democrats at the governor and the presidential level. I am a Republican but have serious problems with what we are doing. Why didn't the Republicans do anything over the last 9 years regarding healthcare? Did the Republicans listen to the democrats when in power? So far, other than criticizing democratic solutions as socialism and government takeover, why can't the Republicans offer a healthcare package and say – "This is our PLAN". It looks like the Republicans killed a bill during the clinton years and now again without any solutions when there were opportunities to do so on healthcare for the citizens of this country.

Go look in the mirror pal. Then go look at almost all the guys in the party you think (and wish) are a part of. I wonder what they really say about you when you aren't around. The world sees this for what it is Mr. Steele–a pathetic attempt by the Republican party to look inclusive. You're an ostensible puppet. Too bad you can't see that. Then again, you do atleast think that you belong to the Republican party.

For those of you who watch The Daily Show, I just can't stop picturing the disgruntled restaurant patron from Sesame Street when I see this guy. He is a spitting image! How can anyone take this guy seriously? Especially after his weak attempt to take the GOP to the streets! What up Mike!?!?! That lasted about a day.

Please Mr. Steele, Virginia is a Republican state and almost always votes Republican. Nice blueprint!!! Check the history of previous elections you moron.

We love you Micheal Steele!

I suppose that Virginia will have to forget all about the BUSH DISASTER. And how Bush bailed out Wall Street and Big Banks, but not middle-class America!

I suppose that Virginia will have to forget that Bush spied on American citizens, all of us. Breaking the laws of our Constitution.

I suppose that Virginia will have to forget that Bush LIED to America about the real reason to invade Iraq....... OIL.

I suppose that Virginia will have to forget that during the Bush Regime Middle-class Americans income dropped by $1500 annually; while the 1% of the wealthiest Americans doubled or even tripled their wealth.

I suppose that Virginia will have to forget that Bush left our Nation in the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression.

Now...... IF....... the people of Virginia liked ALL that Bush did; IF they decide they want Republican control again...... then fine. But don't complain when Virginia gets into trouble.

The GOP doesn't need a blueprint.

Democrats screw things up on their own when given the opportunity to shine.

Whether or not you like or disagree with conservative stances on social and security issues, there is nothing to like about Democrats in power. They accomplish nothing and expose themselves to be the frauds we on the GOP side knew all along.

So, Steele suggests voters should just allow GOPers to sweep their socially fundamentalist nonsense under the rug so that it comes out in the form of suppression against women and other good Americans later?! Thanks but no thanks.

That is the same ole disastrous strategy from the past 8 years.

What a joke.

Steel is one person I have no respect for. He is token and a coward and he needs to be a republician because he is the make up of one. Loser.

Dream on dumb dumb.

My heart goes out to the people in Virgina and New Jersey who have obviously fell a sleep. You are trusting the GOP again. They let you down once, and believe me they will let you down again. New Jersey nor Virgina are paying attention. Please look at the facts and be careful when voting and remember the GOP Party is a party of lies, lies and more lies. They profess the love of GOD and perfer to go to war instead of help their own country and the people in their country.

The only thing that Republicans will confirm with McDonnell's candidacy for Governor in Virginia in 2009 is that he will receive an overwhelming majority of white votes and very few minority votes. If Michael Steele thinks this is good, then he and the Republican Party will definitely face defeat in 2012. In the off-year election in 2010, there will be fewer minority voters. But in 2012, during Obama's re-election year, Republicans will be trounced again because they appeal primarily to white male voters.

Shorter Steele: "GOPers can win if they hide how insane they are."

The governor races are going to be split. NJ will go with Corzine. I think that history will continue, and a Republican will win VA. I just hope that everyone votes.

When the GOP wins America looses!
Same is true when a Democrat wins, the American citizen looses. The only winners will be the Wall Street bankers, unions, lobbyists, special interest groups, the top 5% of the wealthy and PACs.
Wake up American voters, this is a republic ( Remember for the Republic for which it stands) we do not need a ruling class of nobles pretending to represent the people, we need regular people representing us, we need someone who has worked so hard all their life they know what blisters are.
In the words of William Wallace "Freedom"!

This guy is a first class clown. What about the mess that the GOP is having in the 29th District in upper New York?

Well, if his only job upon being elected was to get your home back, then, yes, his social viewpoints wouldn't matter.

But he's going to be the governor of a state. So, all his opinions, viewpoints and plans get lumped together; it's a package deal.

let them vote for the repub, they think they got it bad,just wait and see. why is the country in such a mess, huh, bush.

"You don't win until the last vote is counted." Really, Mr Steele? Umh... 2000 Presidential Election, anyone?

oh geez you finally figured it out? what a moron.
By the way, winning back a traditionally republican state is not a 'blueprint'.

If I were Mr. Steele, I wouldn't be calling it a "Blueprint For GOP Success" until next week. The only poll that counts is the actual election ballots. I'm not saying that the current poll is wrong, but stranger things have happened. So if McDonnell does not win, Mr. Steele will once again look like an idiot.

Steel is the man..... Sit back liberals and watch how you're man Obama runs your party into the ground. It will take decades to fix the harm this man is doing to your part.

Is this guy really that stupid? Virginia has been voting overwhelmingly for Republicans for years. It doesn't take much for a Republican to win in Virginia, and a winning Rebpublican campaign in Virginia doesn't give you a blueprint to win in other less Republican states. As far as New Jersey goes, the Republican candidate for governor had a big lead not too long ago. Now the polls have the race as a dead heat. How does this translate into a winning strategy?

Thank you, Mr. Steele, for your tireless efforts to rejuvinate conservatives. That's RIGHT – CONSERVATIVES – from all walks of life.

There you have it, folks: The Republican strategy. They know their policies are proven failures; they see that their conservative social "values" only sew division, fear and hatred. How to snooker the electorate into voting the GOP back into power?

Pretend to give a rip about middle-class voters; get voted into office, and then

- resume pushing economic policies that help only the wealthy while gutting the Middle Class

- push a conservative social agenda to satisfy the "base" of intolerant Christian Taliban who want nothing more than to control everyone's private life while making tons of money.

Same lies; same failed policies; same intolerance; new brand!

Steele's formula for success? Run against really weak candidates who distance themselves from Obama. Good luck with that, Michael.

Not gonna happen. Steele, you and your party are losers.

The Republicans aren't winning in Virginia, the Democrats are just losing. Why? Because they're running the lousiest candidate in modern history. I *always* vote D, but not this time. I plan to write in my vote. Deeds' should not be rewarded for trying to run to the right – a strategy that has proven itself time and time again to be a LOSING one for Democrats.

God help the GOP they are working for all people that includes US Military men, fathers, mothers, and working family's

"You dont win until the last vote is counted," Steele told CNN by phone....

I thought you didn't win until the supreme court says so. Have a nice day!

Yes, if you like to keep voting for people that loved offshoring your jobs, vote ELEPHANT.

Yes, if you love to borrow trilions of dollars to pay for undecided war, vote ELEPHANT.

Yes, if you love tax cuts, although we cant afford a tax cut, vote ELEPAHTN.

Yes, if you love to see Scrooge take over America, vote ELEPHANTS.

Eight years was not enough, you want more of the same fat elepahtns, go ahead.

"GOP success?"

is that a punchline? where's the rest of the joke?