
Friday, Feb. 5, 2010
Republicans in North Dakota are planning one of the party's first organized efforts to capture some of the energy and enthusiasm of the "tea party" movement, an experiment that nervous party officials around the country will be watching with hopeful anticipation.
Dissent muted at party meeting
Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010
Despite a minefield of internal discontent, chairman Michael S. Steele has emerged from a party gathering with his authority intact and a strategy to harness the energy of the "tea party" movement.
Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010
The Republican National Committee on Friday unanimously called on its chairman to "carefully screen" the voting records and statements of all GOP candidates for evidence that they support the "core principles and positions" of the party's national platform, widely regarded as a highly conservative document.
Friday, Jan. 29, 2010
Former House Majority Leader Dick Armey has warned Republican National Committee Chairman Michael S. Steele that his plans to align the Republican Party with the "tea party" movement will fail unless Mr. Steele proves his bona fides on taxing-and-spending issues.
Will provide advice, not 'micromanagement,' for hopefuls
Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010
HONOLULU | The Republican National Committee and its campaign management experts will be available to give advice but will let candidates for statewide office calls the shots in their races this November, RNC Political Director Gentry Collins said Wednesday.
Motion to be made at winter meeting
Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010
Senior Republican National Committee members are preparing a motion demanding that RNC Chairman Michael S. Steele cancel promotional events for the book he wrote as chairman, The Washington Times has learned.
National chairman fires back at remarks on fundraising
Friday, Jan. 8, 2010
Republican National Committee Chairman Michael S. Steele on Thursday challenged some of the most prominent critics in his party to fire him or "shut up."
Book tour, speeches seen as distractions
Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010
Some wealthy contributors are shunning the RNC -- in many cases, from discontent with party chairman Michael S. Steele -- and donating instead to the other GOP campaign committees or directly to candidates.
Party chairman charging $8,000 to $20,000
Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009
Michael S. Steele, Republican National Committee chairman, is using his title to market himself for paid appearances, personally profiting from speeches -- an unusual practice criticized by a string of past party chairmen.
Selection may influence GOP
Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009
Former Virginia Gov. James S. Gilmore III, widely regarded as a traditional conservative, is taking over the reins of the Free Congress Foundation -- a major outside influence on Republican Party policy and especially in moving the party to a new emphasis on traditional social and religious values.