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Steele: GOP Is on Rebound. Really.

If party looks forward, rather than back, it will see a bright future

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(Newser) – Sure, we’ve fallen on hard times, Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele writes in Politico. But, he insists, the GOP is straightening its priorities out. “The Republican Party will be forward-looking—it is time to stop looking backward,” Steele writes. Republicans will stand against “the most massive top-down expansion of government bureaucracy”—and will ride a swell of local enthusiasm back to the top.

America, Steele writes—and will argue today in a speech—is dying to hear from a renewed GOP: “Republicans represent the views and concerns of a majority of Americans.” But spoiling for a fight doesn’t mean the party will play dirty. “Our opposition will be done in very sharp contrast to the classless way that the Democrats and the far left spoke of President Bush.”

Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele speaks during the National Rifle Association's 138th Annual Meetings & Exhibits on Friday in Phoenix.
Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele speaks during the National Rifle Association's 138th Annual Meetings & Exhibits on Friday in Phoenix.   (AP Photo)
In this Jan. 30, 2009, picture, former Maryland Lt. Gov. Michael Steele speaks after being elected Republican National Committee chairman.
In this Jan. 30, 2009, picture, former Maryland Lt. Gov. Michael Steele speaks after being elected Republican National Committee chairman.   (AP Photo)
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Republicans should take a lesson from Ronald Reagan. Again, we’re not looking back—if President Reagan were here today he would have no patience for Americans who looked backward. - Michael Steele

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Fondue
May 19, 09 9:28 AM CDT
Steele, "it is time to stop looking backward" - sounds like Obama to me. Reply
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Rocket448
May 19, 09 10:37 AM CDT
the "classless way....Democrats...spoke of President Bush"??? Oh, for pity's sake! Republicans have all but called President Obama the "n" word! Have they no shame left at all? Its time to pack your tent, Mr. Steele, and go away. Make room for a real opposition party, the Whigs! Reply
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woody66
May 19, 09 11:01 AM CDT
Instead of "spoiling for a fight" how about coming forward with some actual ideas and proposed policies which will solve America's problems...like affordable healthcare, financially viable social security, enhanced public safety, energy self sufficiency, a sound financial infrastructure and quality/affordable education for all........... to name a few. If you or the GOP have some bright ideas bring 'em on. Then you will be at least credible. Otherwise sit down and shut your yap...................and so far you're not particularly good at the latter. Reply
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Derni
May 19, 09 11:31 AM CDT
He's right Democrast are classless-we favor all people of all economic levels-not just the upper 5% like Republicans. And the only Republican doing any good for the party is McCain's daughter-The Republicans also have two moderate middle-aged men that are articulate and could win an election-with McCain's daughter as the runningmate-you guys miss so many opportunites-self-destructive are we. Reply
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johntitor
May 19, 09 12:36 PM CDT
Libertarians are the new republicans... Reply
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