Monday, January 5, I attended the first
RNC Chairmanship Debate sponsored by Americans for Tax Reform. A good field of candidates in an anxious room of Republicans wanting to hear which GOP leader had the right message to lead the party of Douglass, Lincoln and Reagan out of despair and defeat. From a sampling of interviews I did, this is what I heard people saying about the following candidates.
- Saul Anuzis-Great life story, seems to understand the need and has the ability to outreach but how many Republicans, including committee members know who he is? http://www.anuzisforchair.com/
- Ken Blackwell-Hands down the most impressive resume, strong conservative, has support from the establishment but can he bring in new recruits? http://kenblackwell.com/
- Katon Daswson-Communicates well, had real success in South Carolina but can South Carolina success be transmitted to the rest of the US? http://www.katondawson.com
- Mike Duncan-As the current GOP leader, he is supported by many. He presented good information, however, the elephant in the living room (no pun intended) "Our team keeps losing coach. " http://www.mikeforchairman.com/
- Chip Saltzman-Communicated plans well, helped Mike Huckabee, but his judgment about the "Magic Negro" may have put his head in a nuse.
- Michael Steele-Had the hometown crowd excited, showed the most energy in speaking to the audience, but has his work with GoPac done enough to convince the committee folk? http://www.steeleforchairman.com/
Monday, January 5, I attended the first RNC Chairmanship Debate sponsored by Americans for Tax Reform. A good field of candidates in an anxious room of Republicans wanting to hear which GOP leader had the right message to lead the party of Douglass, Lincoln and Reagan out of despair and defeat. From a sampling of interviews I did, this is what I heard people saying about the following candidates.
This is good. I think your right on. Especially about Saltzman. I think he's toast.
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It seems like many social conservatives are getting behind blackwell.
ReplyDeleteThe next Chair of the RNC can not lead with a business as usual perspective. The next Chair must have the ability to push back on ideas that hold back the party and limit our ability to grow. While many our praying for our new President, I am praying for the Republican Party. It needs it.
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