How much of the substantial amount they have raised actually benefited any Republicans. From what I can tell they raised in excess of $8 Million and donated less than $100,000. Other than a few downloadable videos from the old days (when I actually attended a few of the seminars), it doesn't even look as if they offer training anymore!

What consultants is he employing for this RNC pursuit? It is my belief that Washington in general and the recent McCain campaign in particular have fallen under the influence of a select few consultants who continue to operate despite an endless succession of losses.Actually he is using the same consultants who he used in his Senate campaign…and they not only advised the Republican Senate Campaign Committee during the 2006 Debacle but also advised Elizabeth Dole and a slew of other losers. Not to mention that Alex Castellanos (who helped produce the puppy ads) created the "Hands" ad for Jesse Helms. With these losers at the Helm of the RNC the Democrats will be in power forever!

I suggest that the Republican party needs a tactician and not a Spokesmodel. Mr Steele has never missed an opportunity to promote himself and any organization he has been affiliated with were simply vehicles (see GOPAC).

While Mr Steele is very telegenic and a good speaker, we need to retool our party much as Haley Barbour (no pretty boy ) did. Steele is a weak fundraiser and a poor manager. He will hand the party apparatus over to consultants while he pursues speaking engagements across the country.

Also, is anybody aware that Steele supports DC Statehood??