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Steele weathering disaffection in RNC

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.

GOP leaders adopt litmus test of values for candidates

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.

Steele told he must win tea partiers' trust

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.

RNC promises light touch in fall races

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.

EXCLUSIVE: RNC members will urge Steele to end book tour

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.

Steele to GOP critics: Fire me or 'shut up'

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."

Steele's side pursuits drive away big donors

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.

EXCLUSIVE: Ex-RNC chiefs rip Steele speaking fees

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.

Gilmore takes helm of Free Congress

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.