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Palin declines RNC draft effort
Washington (CNN) - Sarah Palin is turning down a Tea Party request to seek the chairmanship of the Republican National Committee. "I respect the desire to have someone in charge of the RNC who understands the wishes of the conservative Grassroots and understands that power resides with the people and not the vested interests in D.C.," Palin said in a statement provided to CNN. "However, the primary role of the RNC chair seems be that of Fundraiser-in-chief, and there are others who would probabl...

Priebus to Run for RNC Chair
Reid Wilson at Hotline on Call reports: A former top ally of Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele will run against him for chairman this year. Wisconsin Republican Party chairman Reince Priebus announced his candidacy for national chairman in a Monday email to members of the national committee. “The RNC must be at its best during this next election cycle. There is too much at risk for our Party and, more importantly, for our country. That is why I am running for Chairman...

Why Sarah Palin Won't Be RNC Chair
A group calling itself the Tea Party Nation is planning to send a letter to former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin (R) urging her to run for chairman of the Republican National Committee. But Palin, plainly put, will never become chairman -- both because the national committee would never elect her, and because the job is clearly at odds with her own self-interest. Palin herself told ABC News she's not interested in a run. "I respect the desire to have someone in charge of the RNC who understands the wi...

Priebus Enters Race for RNC Chair
As was widely expected following his Resignation as RNC chief counsel, Reince Priebus has announced his intention to seek the RNC chairmanship. “The RNC must be at its best during this next election cycle. There is too much at risk for our Party and, more importantly, for our country. That is why I am running for Chairman,” Priebus wrote in a letter to RNC member obtained by NRO. Several weeks ago, Priebus, who as chairman of the Republican Party of Wisconsin presided of the biggest ...

Priebus gets in
Jonathan Martin: Wisconsin Republican Party Chairman Reince Priebus entered the race to lead the Republican National Committee on Monday morning with a letter and a video to committee members, Politico has learned. A one-time ally of RNC Chairman Michael Steele and, until this past weekend, the committee’s general counsel, Priebus vowed that he would bring “[l]ess drama, more hard...

Wisconsin GOP Chair Reince Priebus Enters Race For RNC Chairman
ABC News’ Michael Falcone reports: Wisconsin Republican Party chairman Reince Priebus told fellow members of the Republican National Committee on Monday that he was jumping into the race for chairman, dealing another setback to current RNC chief Michael Steele. Priebus, who has been an ally of Steele's, vowed in a message to the 168 voting members of the committee who will select a chairman next month that, if elected, he would run “a tight ship at the RNC.” “I will keep expen

Priebus runs for RNC chair
Wisconsin Republican Chairman Reince Priebus entered the race to lead the Republican National Committee Monday morning with a letter and video to committee members, Politico has learned. A one-time ally of RNC Chairman Michael Steele and until this weekend the committee’s General Counsel, Priebus vowed that he would bring “[l]ess drama, more hard work, more results and more focus on winning” to the party. Continue Reading Text Size - + reset POLITICO 44 Without mentioning ...

Wis. GOP head to challenge Steele
(12-06) 08:46 PST Madison, Wis. (AP) -- The head of Wisconsin's Republican Party says he will challenge the national GOP chairman. State GOP Chairman Reince Priebus says he will run for Michael Steele's position. He promised to unify the Republican National Committee, keep expenses low and court Donors. Steele has divided Republicans over the two years he has led the party. Critics say he hasn't raised enough money and has spent too much. A number of Republicans are considering challenging Ste...

Tea Partiers to Palin: Run for RNC Chair
Politico reports: The Tea Party Nation founder Judson Phillips has sent a letter to former Alaska GOP Gov. Sarah Palin asking her to run for chairman of the Republican National Committee. “In order for the Tea Party/Conservative Movement to be successful, we have to have someone conservative running the GOP,” Phillips told POLITICO. “She is the perfect Candidate. If she does not try, I am afraid we will end up with just another establishment flunky running the party and the ...

Tea Party group asks Palin to run for RNC chairwoman
Tea Party Nation, a national Tea Party group, is asking Sarah Palin to run for Republican National Committee chairwoman. Judson Phillips, founder of the group, posted a letter on TPN's website that he said he plans to send to the former Alaska Governor. In it, he asks her to take on "the establishment" and run for the chairmanship of the Republican Party. "We need you as Chairman of the RNC. You have shown in the past no hesitation to take on the establishment. You did it in Alaska. If we end ...

Should Sarah Palin Head the RNC? (Eh, Why Not?)
Despite GOP gains in Congress this past election, if you ask any two conservative pundits about the job that Michael Steele has done as the head of the Republican National Committee, their opinions will most likely split between "He was a failure," and "He was a spectacular failure." Which kind of makes this suggestion from the Tea Party's head Teabagger Judson Phillips make a little more sense. Because, if there's one thing that we know about Sarah Palin, it'...

Tea Partiers to Palin: Run for RNC Chair
Politico reports: The Tea Party Nation founder Judson Phillips has sent a letter to former Alaska GOP Gov. Sarah Palin asking her to run for chairman of the Republican National Committee. “In order for the Tea Party/Conservative Movement to be successful, we have to have someone conservative running the GOP,” Phillips told POLITICO. “She is the perfect Candidate. If she does not try, I am afraid we will end up with just another establishment flunky running the party and the ...

Tea party group wants Palin for RNC - Andy Barr
The Tea Party Nation founder Judson Phillips has sent a letter to former Alaska GOP Gov. Sarah Palin asking her to run for chairman of the Republican National Committee. "In order for the Tea Party/Conservative Movement to be successful, we have to have someone conservative running the GOP," Phillips told Politico. "She is the perfect Candidate. If she does not try, I am afraid we will end up with just another establishment flunky running the party and the [Republicans in name ...

Sarah Palin: I'm Not Running For RNC Chair
Sorry, Tea Party Nation: Sarah Palin will not be replacing Michael Steele at the helm of the Republican National Committee. This morning, Tea Party Nation leader Judson Phillips called on Palin to take the reins at the RNC, for fear that it may fall into "establishment" hands after the 168 voting members of the committee convene to choose a chair in January. This afternoon, Palin gave ABC News her answer to Phillips' request: not interested. Palin's statement to the network: I respect the desi...

Sarah Palin Should Run for Republican National Convention Chairwoman
by: Les Carpenter Rational Nation USA At long last it appeared, at least for a brief moment in time, that Sarah Palin might find her perfect fit in the rough and tumble of the political universe. Well, the United States of America's political universe anyway. Sarah, an articulate and very opinionated woman of the Tea Party movement, could perhaps better than anyone galvanize the "blue blood" Conservatives" and a new generation of Tea Party supporter/enthusiasts into a force to be recounted wit...

We're Steele Making A Terrible Moose-take
Brian Beutler is reporting that Tea Party groups are trying to draft Sarah Palin into getting Michael Steele's job as head of the RNC. The national Tea Party Nation group is planning to send a letter to Sarah Palin asking the former Governor of Alaska and John McCain sidekick to run for chair of the Republican National Committee. Tea Party Nation leader Judson Phillips says in his letter to Palin that without her at the helm of the RNC, the party will fall back into "establishment" hands. "We ne...

Tea Party Nation to Palin: "We need you as Chairman of the RNC"
Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin signs her new book 'America By Heart: Reflections on Family, Faith and Flag,' Nov. 23, 2010 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Credit: Getty Images) The Tea Party Nation wants Sarah Palin to be the new Republican National Committee chair and they've made it clear with a letter from its leader and founder, Judson Phillips. "We need you as Chairman of the RNC," he said in the letter, which was posted on Talking Points Memo. Phillips released the letter because Pali...

Great idea! Tea Party Nation asking Sarah Palin to run for RNC chairwoman
Great idea! Tea Party Nation asking Sarah Palin to run for RNC chairwoman Now this is an idea I can really support. How about Sarah Palin for RNC chairwoman? Of course, pretty much anyone would be better than Michael Steele, but Sarah Palin would be a perfect fit in my opinion. According to The Hill, Tea Party Nation, is asking Sarah Palin to run for Republican National Committee chairwoman. Tea Party Nation’s founder Judson Phillips posted a letter at the Tea Party Nation’s forums...

Wisconsin GOP Chair to Challenge Michael Steele as Head of RNC
Add Reince Priebus to the list of people seeking to unseat Michael Steele as head of the Republican National Committee. After considering a run for weeks, the Wisconsin Republican Party chairman announced Monday that he will enter the race for the top spot at the GOP's national leadership panel, The Washington Post reported. "There is too much at risk for our Party and, more importantly, for our country," Priebus wrote in an e-mail to supporters. "The RNC must be at its best during this next ele...

Tea Party Nation to Palin: "We need you as Chairman of the RNC"
Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin signs her new book 'America By Heart: Reflections on Family, Faith and Flag,' Nov. 23, 2010 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Credit: Getty Images) The Tea Party Nation wants Sarah Palin to be the new Republican National Committee chair and they've made it clear with a letter from its leader and founder, Judson Phillips. "We need you as Chairman of the RNC," he said in the letter, which was posted on Talking Points Memo. Phillips released the letter because Pali...

Sarah Palin to replace Michael Steele at RNC? Don't hold your breath.
A national Tea Party group wants Sarah Palin to replace Michael Steele as the chairman of the Republican National Committee. The former Governor and current Reality TV star says thanks, but no thanks....

Tea Party group says Palin should lead GOP
Source: USA Today A Tea Party group wants Sarah Palin to lead the Republican National Committee. A leader of Tea Party Nation says the former GOP vice presidential nominee needs to take the place of embattled chairman Michael Steele or else the RNC will be led by "the establishment," which would then lead to the re-election of President Obama in 2012. "We need someone who will put Conservatives in control of the party apparatus, not RINOs," writes Judson Phillips in a letter to Palin. The letter...

Palin: Im not interested in being RNC chairman (Daily Caller)
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she’s not interested in being chairman of the Republican National Committee. She made the comments to ABC News after Judson Phillips, the leader of a Tennessee-based Tea Party group, penned a letter asking Palin to consider serving as the head of the GOP’s committee. “I respect the desire to have someone in charge of the RNC who understands the wishes of the conservative Grassroots and understands that power resides with the people and not ...

Race for RNC Chair Gets More Crowded
It seems everyone and their brother wants to take on Michael Steele for the job of RNC Chair. By my count, there are now 4 announced Candidates for the job: Saul Anuzis of Michigan, Ann Wagner of Missouri, Mike Duncan of Kentucky, and the newest person to join the chase Reince Priebus of Wisconsin. Priebus made his announcement today. So, now there are 4 Candidates for the job of RNC Chair. This shows, I believe, the great dissatisfaction with the tenure of Michael Steele. Priebus’s decision...

Should Sarah Palin Run for RNC Chair? (The Atlantic Wire)
WASHINGTON, DC – Gaffe-prone Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele has not yet confirmed whether he will participate in the upcoming RNC election, but party members are already vying to replace him. Unsatisfied with the existing group of potential Candidates, Tea Party Nation leader Judson Phillips has drafted a letter to Sarah Palin in which he refers to her as "a superstar" and insists that "your country needs you as the Chairman of the Republican National Committee." T...