Re: Michael Steele and the Pro-Life Debate

Matt Lewis | November 14, 2008 12:05 PM

... I also recall that Steele said that McCain should not feel obliged to pick a pro-Life veep. My recollection is that he was not advocating for a pro-choicer, but rather, saying there should be no litmus test.

Hailing from Maryland, as I do, I've had a head-start on others in terms of observing Steele. My observation is that Steele is more of a pragmatist than he is an ideologue.

While his philosophy is in question, Steele also needs to address the competence issue. Rumors are that his '06 senate campaign was a confused and poorly-run mess. What is more, he has not -- so far as I can tell -- turned-around the struggling GOPAC ...

On the positive side, there is no doubt he is a charismatic and very nice guy.

I am looking forward to hearing more from him on why he wants this "gig"...