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JR Hoeft

Conservative to the core; liberal with his opinion! J.R. has been involved in politics for over a decade and has worked on several campaigns in Hampton Roads. He has served on the Executive Committee of the Republican Party of Chesapeake and the Central Committee of the Republican Party of Virginia. He is also the director of “Blogs United” in Virginia. E-mail J.R.. Follow J.R. on Twitter.

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2 Responses to "Michael Steele announces candidacy for RNC Chair"

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   Doug Payne November 17, 2008 22:31 pm

   Not the man to lead a “comeback.”

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   randy sears November 26, 2008 00:12 am

   I am amazed at how the Washington Times has decided to choose sides in a race for the Chairmanship of the RNC!

   I would suggest that you take a step back and ask a few critical questions. If they WERE asked in your editorial board, then please share the answers. Here are just a few for consideration:
   What has GOPAC accomplished since Michael Steele has taken over as chairman. When one looks at the website it looks like Steele Inc. “Steele here, Steele there, Steele sightings”, hardly a mention of Training! GOPAC seems dedicated completely to branding and promoting Michael Steele.
   How much of the substantial amount they have raised during his Chairmanship actually benefited any Republicans. From what I can tell they raised in excess of $10 Million and have donated less than $100,000. According to GOPAC’s own financial reports it files, with the Feds, Steele has spent more than $100,000 in Limos and Lodging in 2008 already!
   What consultants is he employing for this RNC pursuit? Will he hire them to consult for the RNC? I submit he is probably using the same ones he paid in his Senate campaign. These same consultants advised the Republican Senate Campaign Committee during the 2006 Debacle and also advised Elizabeth Dole and countless other losers in 2008.
   If Steele is a “Maryland guy” and not a DC insider than why was the address of his most recent fundraising email that of a Virginia consulting firm?
   Finally, if Steele is so critical of the RNC and the Party in general for its minority outreach ask him: How many African American candidates did he recruit to run in Maryland while he was Chairman? How many African Americans did he employ on his staff as Lt.Governor? How many African Americans are on staff at GOPAC? Finally, if he is so critical of the RNC’s minority outreach, how does he explain his own dismal performance in his 2006 Senate race where he received less than 15% of the black vote.
   While Mr. Steele makes for an attractive “Spokesmodel” the party needs a worker/tactician as Chairman. Whereas, Mr. Steele, is a product of a few smart consultants angling for RNC contracts. Instead of running a national campaign for RNC Chairman he should be a “National Republican” and be in Minnesota helping Norm Coleman or Georgia working to elect Saxby Chambliss!