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by Cord Jefferson onJanuary 18, 2011
The new Republican Party chair replacing Michael Steele must focus on making nice with the Tea Party -- though the need to recruit more minority voters won't go away.
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by Nsenga Burton onSeptember 23, 2010
New York State Republican House Candidate Jim Russell's racist musings give New York State a black eye.
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July 2, 2010
RNC Chairman Michael Steele embarasses himself and the GOP again.
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March 29, 2010
Sources allege the chairmen suggested buying a private plane for himself with RNC funds.
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September 2, 2009
For all of his attempts to reach out to the black community with his Hip-Hop Republican ideas and possibly soul food assisted membership drives, Michael Steele misses the one thing (besides common sense, which he DOES NOT have) that is needed to deal with black folk.
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May 26, 2009
Tyson's daughter dies after treadmill accident, Michael Steele jeopardizes his job security again, Black lawmakers prepare for hunger strike...
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March 4, 2009
Pretty sorry. When the chairman of the RNC apologizes to a talk show host, you know things are in bad shape.
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February 3, 2009
Michael Steele must attract more black voters to the GOP, so that the party is more than just a regional, white bastion for the rich. One loyal Republican laments her party's backsliding on diversity.
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by Terence Samuel onJanuary 30, 2009
The Republican Party needed a new image. Stunned and dazzled by President Obama's success, the Grand Old Party has chosen to make a grand new change by electing Michael Steele as the first black chairman of the Republican National Committee.
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by Dayo Olopade onJanuary 27, 2009
This Friday, the Republican National Committee gathers to choose its next leader. Some say only a black man can save the party. But can Republicans really get down with the brown?
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