- 11/14/10 10:42 AM ET
Shortcomings in Republican efforts during the elections are a reason Michael Steele should not continue as chairman of the Republican National Committee (RNC), a senator said in an interview Sunday.
"Our ground game was not as strong as it could've been. We were outmanned on the ground," Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) said on Fox New Sunday.
DeMint said Steele should be ousted because Republicans could have done a better job reaching voters.
Noting that he appreciated Steele's service, DeMint joined a current of criticism for GOP fundraising and get-out-the-vote efforts after the elections. These assessments have dogged the RNC chairman despite Republican gains.
"We need a strong national Republican organization to help organize the Tea Parties and other citizen action organizations," DeMint said, referring to the 2012 elections.
Democrats outmatched Republicans during the midterms in terms of "boots on the ground," DeMint said.
As for whether he might be at the top of the ballot in 2012, DeMint said he has "no plans to run for president."
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"Our ground game was not as strong as it could've been. We were outmanned on the ground," Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) said on Fox New Sunday.
DeMint said Steele should be ousted because Republicans could have done a better job reaching voters.
Noting that he appreciated Steele's service, DeMint joined a current of criticism for GOP fundraising and get-out-the-vote efforts after the elections. These assessments have dogged the RNC chairman despite Republican gains.
"We need a strong national Republican organization to help organize the Tea Parties and other citizen action organizations," DeMint said, referring to the 2012 elections.
Democrats outmatched Republicans during the midterms in terms of "boots on the ground," DeMint said.
As for whether he might be at the top of the ballot in 2012, DeMint said he has "no plans to run for president."
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BY on 11/14/2010 at 12:14
Et tu brute? I'm disappointed Senator DeMint. I thought you truly understood the power play involved here.
Michael Steele did an excellent job campaigning for the Conservative Candidates in the 2010 election. His tireless work during the campaign connected many voters and he he DID help get out the vote.
I am getting tired of everyone blaming Michael Steele for lack of donations to the RNC. as many people donated directly to the Candidates.
This is disgraceful and if the RNC continues to humiliate Mr. Steele in this manner, I WILL NEVER GIVE ANOTHER PENNY TO THE RNC…EVER!
We're gonna have to agree to disagree on this one…sighBY on 11/14/2010 at 13:06
Michael Steele did an excellent job campaigning for the Conservative Candidates in the 2010 election. His tireless work during the campaign connected many voters and he he DID help get out the vote.
I am getting tired of everyone blaming Michael Steele for lack of donations to the RNC. as many people donated directly to the Candidates.
This is disgraceful and if the RNC continues to humiliate Mr. Steele in this manner, I WILL NEVER GIVE ANOTHER PENNY TO THE RNC…EVER!
We're gonna have to agree to disagree on this one…sighBY on 11/14/2010 at 13:06
I don't know where on earth you folks pick up your facts. From my, on the ground perspective, the old line Republican committee's problems were expending so much money on RINOs and moderates, that when help was needed for Conservatives/Tea Party candidates … they were slow and claimed a lack of funds. I have stopped donating to them and instead contributed to the Senate Conservatives Fund and Individual Candidates. Conservative leaders and Palin helped many worthy candidates, several of whom were elected.
BY on 11/14/2010 at 12:04
Well DeMint's statement contradicts what I heard before the election, that the RNC sent Steele on that Pelosi bus trip because they didn't want him directing the 'ground game'. From all accounts, the reason the GOP didn't pick up enough seats in the Senate is because of DeMint's tea party lunatic candidates, not because of any 'ground game'.
BY on 11/14/2010 at 11:30
Michael Steele's strength is that he has kept the party focused on average folks, and it's proven a stunningly successful strategy. Jim DeMint, on the other hand, worked furiously to help the Democrats retain Senate seats yet now feels somehow worthy to comment on the success of Michael Steele. Instead DeMint should be named an honorary Democrat for his great success electing Democrats.
I'LL TAKE THE JOB
BY on 11/14/2010 at 11:02
"Democrats outmatched Republicans during the midterms in terms of "boots on the ground," DeMint said."
That's because the majority of Democrat "boots" are on 'entitlements' and have nothing better to do.
That's because the majority of Democrat "boots" are on 'entitlements' and have nothing better to do.
BY on 11/14/2010 at 11:12
"That's because the majority of Democrat "boots" are on 'entitlements' and have nothing better to do."
It's also because Steele saw fit to funnel financial aide to RINOs instead of those capable of winning. I for one am tired of voting for "moderates." I want candidates with character and the intestinal fortitude to stand up for what they know is right. Steele is a mealy mouthed weasel and he, John McCain and kind need to do the honorable thing and resign.
JMHO
It's also because Steele saw fit to funnel financial aide to RINOs instead of those capable of winning. I for one am tired of voting for "moderates." I want candidates with character and the intestinal fortitude to stand up for what they know is right. Steele is a mealy mouthed weasel and he, John McCain and kind need to do the honorable thing and resign.
JMHO
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