Kaine pick sends ripples across RNC

[firedupdem]

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0109/17444.html

Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine’s appointment last week as chairman of the Democratic National Committee has reminded Republicans of an essential quality their next leader must have: an ability to take the fight directly to the leader of the opposing party.

Since Kaine will be a constant and close adversary, a sparring partner on the Sunday political talk shows and a competitor for the attention of the public and the press, the notion that the next RNC chair must be an effective communicator is gaining traction among some party members.

Given Kaine’s profile as a sitting governor and a one-time contender for the vice presidency, Republicans say their new chairman will have to show some serious presence on the air – fast.

“I think it’s important to have someone who can represent us well in that situation,” said Mississippi Republican Party Chair Brad White, who endorsed South Carolina GOP chair Katon Dawson Friday. “Someone who can express themselves so that the American people can know what the hell they’re talking about.”

Few of the candidates for chair are known as great communicators, and none of them can match Kaine’s standing as a sitting state executive.

[Happyhippychick]

1. I hope they pick the "Barack the Magic Negro" CD burner guy. He'll be great!

[Cha]

16. Yeah, that guy comes to mind

as having all the gravitas the repukes ever need.}(

[Wapsie B]

2. I hear Palin's got nothing to do.

Oh that's right she's the future of the gop. Carry on.

[firedupdem]

3. Part of me thinks they may pick Steele....for obvious reasons...

but I don't think their base will go for that at all!

[jenmito]

6. That's who I think they'll pick-and yes-for obvious reasons...

and remember when he ran he had signs saying this:
Steele
Democrat

[firedupdem]

7. NO!! I didn't know that! n/t

[jenmito]

9. Yup...

and when asked about it, he claimed it was for people who identified themselves as "Steele Democrats" like "Reagan Democrats." :eyes:

[firedupdem]

10. Slimy Jerk! n/t

[jenmito]

11. Thankfully he still lost. But yes, he IS a slimy jerk!

[TheKentuckian]

4. I suspect Steele

that's the lame ass way they roll.

[firedupdem]

5. He's such an idiot. I can't stand to look at or listen to that guy. n/t

[jenmito]

8. I hope if they DO pick him, it'll backfire, just like when McCain chose Palin for obvious reasons.

[EraOfResponsibility]

14. I remember Steele's campaign tv ads from a couple years ago

they were really good, actually. Very charming. Made him look very personable. Did a good job of covering up the fact that he's a slimy bastard. However, the ads didn't work because he lost. hehe :)

[mtnester]

12. Well that eliminates Ken "no vote for you" Blackwell

on edit - like he had a real chance anyway, he was already used up

[bvar22]

13. I find this sad.

Instead of policy and Stands on Issues that embody the core of The Party, the criteria for Party Representative is based on winning the Best TV Spokesmodel contest.
:(

[camera obscura]

15. They want someone who sounds like they know what they're talking about? Yeah, good luck...

[Maven]

17. Maybe since the DNC picked an almost-Republican

The RNC will go with a sort-of liberal.

I hear Alan Colmes is on the shortlist.