Nickname for Michael Steele: Zelig

I hate to say it, but this post on the shifting positions of Michael Steele is pretty much on the mark.

Ed Morrissey follows up with some more pertinent thoughts on Steele here.

Steele’s fall from grace is one of the most disappointing things I’ve seen in my political lifetime. God help our captainless ship.

Related: Is a “no confidence” vote coming soon for our new RNC chair?

Update – 1:38 PM: John Hawkins defends Steele here.

12 Responses to "Nickname for Michael Steele: Zelig"

Anthony (Los Angeles) says:

March 12, 2009 at 12:32 pm

More than Michael’s stumbling performances before the public, I’m concerned about his failure to fully staff the RNC after firing nearly everyone and having the rest quit. They need to be gearing up for the 2010 elections, but who’s there to do the work?
NC Cop says:

March 12, 2009 at 12:46 pm

Not good. I was pumped when Steele was named chairman. Now, I’m very disappointed.

That’s it! I’m running for Congress next year!!! I’ll show all of them empty suits what change is all about!!
Lorica says:

March 12, 2009 at 1:09 pm

Do It NC!! I bet you would have a great chance at winning. – Lorica
Anthony (Los Angeles) says:

March 12, 2009 at 1:13 pm

ST, you might want to have a look at this article by Byron York about growing doubts regarding Steele.

NC: Go for it! I’ll be your very own “ACORN voter!”
Sister Toldjah says:

March 12, 2009 at 1:30 pm

NC – you’d definitely have my endorsement and vote!
yo says:

March 12, 2009 at 2:06 pm

the guy has been a severe disappointment.

what can we expect, though. we had mccain, remember?

unfortunately, it’s prob going to be awhile before we really get anyone that believes in conservative principals. obama putting into place policies to destroy the country isn’t going to do it. we’re going to have to wait for those policies to actually do the destroying before people will wake up.
Carlos says:

March 12, 2009 at 2:27 pm

Seems the search for a leader for the ENTIRE Republican party is similar to Geithner’s search for people to fill his subordinate positions: no one who is really qualified wants to put up with the crap his handlers/superiors would impose.

So, what do they do, go back to square 1 and vote again?

My personal choice for RNC chair was Blackwell. As it turns out, he certainly couldn’t have done more damage in a shorter time than who the jackass wannabees who run the party did with Steele.
SpideyTerry says:

March 12, 2009 at 4:41 pm

Tsk, tsk. I also supported Steele, but he’s turned into a major flop. Unless something changes soon and in a big way, he should go and make way for someone that can get the job done.
Baklava says:

March 12, 2009 at 5:35 pm

What Steele needs to do is what Sarah Palin needed to do.

Speak for ourselves conservatives!!!!!!!

Do not go on these stupid shows or magazines. Do not give them the time of day. They will destroy you and your message will get warped because they will ask you INANE and INSANE questions.

Speak with your own microphone. Don’t use theirs. Say what you want to say. Don’t answer their stupid q’s!!!

We should all make a pact… Really.

The dominant drive-by legacy media have made theirselves irrelevant and we should treat them that way. There is no reason to give them legitimacy.

They fail every day to report. They are negligent. Journalism has died. Don’t give them the time of day.
Mwalimu Daudi says:

March 12, 2009 at 6:05 pm

Q: What do Michael Steel and Barack Obama have in common?

A: They both got to where they are today because of the color of their skin.

I supported the election of Steele. Unfortunately, he has turned into a Gaffe-O-Matic, and it is time for him to go. Picking a fight with Rush Limbaugh, going on CNN and being interviewed by GQ is Grade A dumb, but Steele never saw it coming. It’s like having the RNC hire Howard Dean to produce TV commercials for Republicans.

As Casey Stengel one remarked about his hapless Mets ballclub, “Can’t anyone here play this game?”
Baklava says:

March 12, 2009 at 6:11 pm

MD, I’d say he didn’t pick a fight with Rush.

My only wish is that he speak without using their microphones.
Carlos says:

March 13, 2009 at 3:06 pm

If Mr. Steele could show us knuckledraggers why moving to the left/center would make a bit of Constitutional/moral/ethical/economic/social sense, he ought to go for it. Unfortunately for him, his real personal positions on most issues have already been vetted by the right and found to be either lacking or wanting.

And bottom line, he’s beginning to sound a lot like our esteemed leader who doesn’t have a stand in his body that can’t be changed on a whim (or poll).

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