GOP Still Hasn't Seen the Bottom

Embattled RNC chairman vows to carry on reforming GOP despite criticism

(NEWSER) - Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele says he isn't going to let the Rush Limbaugh hooha or any other criticism stop him from remaking the GOP, the Washington Post reports. Steele, criticized by some for his loose-cannon approach, says drawing fire from both moderates and conservatives is all part of his job. "I'm in the business of ticking people off," he told the Post. "That's why I'm chairman." More»

(NEWSER) - This apparently isn't going away anytime soon. Rush Limbaugh today challenged Barack Obama to a debate on his radio show, Politico reports. “If these guys are so impressed with themselves, and if they are so sure of their correctness, why doesn't President Obama come on my show?" he asked. "We will do a one-on-one debate of ideas and policies.” More»

Democratic site mocks GOP regrets to right-wing radio guru

(NEWSER) - Democrats have launched a website to mock the stream of Republicans rushing to apologize to Rush Limbaugh, the New York Daily News reports. Imsorryrush.com, launched on the official DNC site, helps users formulate a mock note of regret for publicly criticizing the radio host. They can sign it on behalf of prominent GOP leaders who, like RNC chief Michael Steele, recently bowed before the conservative pundit. More»

The new RNC chair's discipline in question; he says he's just telling hard truths

(NEWSER) - GOP leaders are beginning to worry that their new chairman may need a manager himself. A succession of gaffes, flaky comments, and strange decisions by Michael Steele has some experiencing buyer's remorse. Top of the list: Steele fought with, then apologized to, Rush Limbaugh, threatened long-time incumbents, suggested an “off the hook” PR campaign to reach “urban-suburban hip-hop settings,” and a month in which he still doesn’t have any senior staff. More»

(NEWSER) - Bobby Jindal has been almost universally panned on both the left and right for his speech last night—with one notable exception. Longtime backer Rush Limbaugh defended Jindal today and warned his detractors to back off, reports ThinkProgress. "I love Bobby Jindal, and that did not change last night," said Limbaugh, who once referred to the Louisiana governor as the next Ronald Reagan. More»