Michael Steele: “I don't see a victory in losing seats. I'm not in the business of…”

On the recordNovember 3, 2009

I don't see a victory in losing seats. I'm not in the business of division and subtraction. I'm in the business of multiplication and addition. I want more Republicans going to Congress. So I don't get to do that particular dance of -- and nor do I buy it that we somehow find victory in defeat.

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Michael Steele

Republican · Maryland

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Michael Steele critiques the idea that losing a seat can be considered a victory for Republicans.

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Michael Steele: “I don't see a victory in losing seats. I'm not in the business of division and subtraction. I'm in the business of…”

Editor's note · Context