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The Spectacle Blog
I join almost every other conservative in hailing Michael Steel’s
principles, personality, and eloquence. But does he actually have
much of a record getting things done? Look back in Maryland, and
it’s a seriously iffy answer. And now, I am informed (and the
info is available at the FEC site here),
that GOPAC, which Steele has headed for the past two (?) years,
has been a mere shadow of its former self while under Steele’s
leadeship.(Trusting to somebody e;se’s math:) As of October 15,
they had raised $77,135 this year, which combined with the
$33,541 they had on hand at the beginning of the year, put them
at $110,676 total.
The total disbursements for the year are $76,543. They currently
have (as of October 15), $34,132 on hand.
In terms of candidates, it looks like GoPAC only gave $29,250 to
candidates the entire year, $5000 of which went to Steele’s own
campaign in Maryland.
By comparison, Fred Thompson’s PAC gave $41,900 to candidates and
PACs in the first half of the month of October alone.
If Steele wants to be RNC chairman, he needs to explain this poor
performance at GOPAC.
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janet ney| 11.12.08 @ 12:36PM
you are so right...but, why stop there? why not have Fred Thompson do it? he has a loyal and passionate following...including me! and he's one of the few true federalist...
Stevan | 11.12.08 @ 12:43PM
I'm with Fred. FredPac was started in September 2008, and they contributed more money in 2 weeks than GOPAC has in a year?
I like Michael Steele, but he would make for a great candiate, not party chairman.
Captain America| 11.12.08 @ 1:50PM
As I've stated before, I like Michael Steele but I don't find him to be a serious force. When debating issues with Democrats, he often dissembles and comes up short.
If Fred is in the running, go with Fred.
Eric Dondero | 11.12.08 @ 8:27PM
Who cares Quin??
If Obama's election has taught us anything, it's that IMAGE MATTERS!
Americans vote on visuals, not on issues, or who gets things done. Michael Steele has a fantastic image. He looks great on TV. He speaks wonderfully. He presents our views even better.
We'd be insane NOT TO HAVE MICHAEL as our next RNC Chair.
Please, I'm begging my friend Saul, and all other potential RNC candidates to DROP OUT, and back Steele, NOW!