One and Done

Here's an interesting article about Republican National Chairman Michael Steele, who has just dropped out of the race for re-election, and how he has (not?) affected the number of African Americans in the GOP.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/dailybeast/11826_rncvoteblackrepublicansgrademichaelsteele

The Man of Steele

Not to be confused with the guy in the cape and tights - although my lady probably wouldn't mind taking this Clark Kent out for a cup of coffee - here's an interesting article about former Maryland Lt. Governor (and potential RNC chairman) Michael Steele from today's edition of the Moonie paper:

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2008/nov/19/steele-chastises-gop-for-slighting-youth-minoritie/

I absolutely agree with him that there is an untapped source of minority conservatives that has been largely ignored by those in the GOP with the ability to support that effort. I do give W quarter-credit for attempting to address this via his 2004 outreach to black churches regarding same-sex marriage.