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Michael Steele

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Michael Steele is a prominent Republican political figure from Maryland, known for his role as the first African American chairman of the Republican National Committee (RNC), serving from 2009 to 2011. During his tenure, he focused on expanding the party's outreach to minority communities and modernizing its image. Steele has also been a vocal commentator on political issues, frequently appearing on various media platforms to discuss Republican strategies and policies. His insights often reflect a blend of traditional conservative values with a call for inclusivity within the party.

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May 31, 2021

Yes. I think, you know, you cannot be anything but clued into what`s going on. They`ve had the conversations. They know what is going on. We have reporters on our air come on and talk about what they`re saying to them privately, and so…

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May 25, 2021

If I`m looking at this from a political lens, the idea that you think you`re just going to be able to wash this over, and that if we said nothing and did nothing, that we get into the next election cycle, that the Democrats then won`t play…

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May 25, 2021

Trump has redefined the party. It`s more and more becoming the party of angry white nationalist and foe patriots afraid of their future and stewing in their own victimhood.

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May 23, 2021

What those individuals that you showed and Kevin McCarthy knows is two things. One, they`re going to raise a lot of money off of their stupid, and, two, they`re going to hold that base in place.

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May 20, 2021

We got to have an economy that’s rebounding. We have got a country that’s opening up.

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May 20, 2021

We need to stop, because this stuff just drives us nuts, because you can’t wrap your head around an enigma that’s in a bucket of slop.

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May 12, 2021

I think we did low point a while back. Turning point was even longer. No, this was more of a foundational shift.

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May 5, 2021

Kevin McCarthy would get, yes. Kevin would get subpoenaed, Cruz would get subpoenaed, Josh Hawley, damn sure, should be subpoenaed if nobody else is.

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May 5, 2021

None, voter suppression.

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May 5, 2021

Light it up as much as possible.

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May 5, 2021

What did Mitch McConnell just say? Our goal is to stop everything Donald -- I mean, Joe Biden is doing.

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May 5, 2021

Hold power essentially just lock people of color out of being able to vote.

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