Steele: "I Am Deeply Disappointed" By Minnesota Supreme Court's Decision
Republican National Committee chairman Michael Steele has released this statement on the final conclusion of the Minnesota Senate race, in which Democratic activist and comedian Al Franken defeated Republican Sen. Norm Coleman after a long process of recounting and litigation:
"I am deeply disappointed in the decision made by the state Supreme Court, and I share the frustration of Minnesota's voters. At the core of our democracy lies two concrete principles: No valid vote should go uncounted and all votes should be treated equally. Sadly, those principles were not adhered to during this election. While I would have proudly stood behind Norm Coleman had he chosen to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court, I know that his decision to withdraw from this race was not an easy one, but one that he felt was the best decision for the people of Minnesota. For the last six years, Norm represented the people of Minnesota with distinction, earning a much deserved reputation as one of the hardest-working members of Congress. I, on behalf of all Republicans, thank him for his service and will miss his leadership in Washington."
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What? No reference to the situation in Iran? I'm disappointed.
June 30, 2009 5:42 PM | Reply | Permalink
That's how we roll in the Midwest, Michael.
June 30, 2009 5:49 PM | Reply | Permalink
Sadly, those principles were not adhered to during this election.
Hear that Minnesota, Mr. Steele thinks poorly of your electoral and judicial systems.
June 30, 2009 5:52 PM | Reply | Permalink
This is the one of the few statements (the only?) - from officials of either party - that doesn't at least acknowledge both candidates respectfully. What a tool.
June 30, 2009 6:59 PM | Reply | Permalink
I guess that means the Minnesota Legislature shouldn't write laws about what's a valid vote, and the Minnesota Supreme Court shouldn't adhere to those laws.
June 30, 2009 7:46 PM | Reply | Permalink
What is it with these people? At some point you just have to turn it off - turn off the rhetoric and accept what has happened. But not this jackass. It is like issuing a statement right after an election telling the voters that they chose the wrong person. At best, it is sour grapes. At worst, it is the evil that is the republican party of today.
June 30, 2009 8:15 PM | Reply | Permalink
No kidding. Even John Cornyn, one of the biggest jackasses around, managed to sound respectful for at least half of his statement.
June 30, 2009 11:29 PM | Reply | Permalink
I cosign every comment above.
I am deeply disappointed in the statement made by Michael Steele, and I share the frustration of Minnesota's voters. At the core of our democracy lie two concrete principles: rule of law and equal protection under the law. Sadly, those principles were not adhered to under Steele’s remarks. While I would have naturally stood by Norm Coleman had he been elected, I know that his decision to withdraw from this race was not an easy one, but one that he felt was the best decision for the people of Minnesota since he lost. For the last six years, Norm represented the people of Minnesota, earning a much deserved reputation as one doing who always does what’s best for Norm Coleman. I, on behalf of all fair-minded Americans, thank the Minnesota court for its service and wish its commitment to fair play were shared all across the political leadership in Washington.
July 1, 2009 10:04 AM | Reply | Permalink
1) Michael, stop talking out of your rectum. It's undignified, even for the head of the RNC.
2) You can't possibly share the frustration of Minnesota's voters, because Minnesota's voters are no longer frustrated. Coleman conceded. We're relieved.
3) Don't pretend to know how Minnesota's voters feel. Speak for yourself or your ilk, not for decent folk.
4) Every step of the way, the court decisions made with regard to the recount have been unanimous and have included Republican judges in equal numbers to Democratic judges. Some of them had even contributed to Coleman's campaign.
5) You have nothing to say about Minnesota's elections. When you're ready to start taking a good long look at Ohio 2004 and Kenneth Blackwell, or Florida 2000 and Katherine Harris, or any of the multitude of attempts to cheat elections by way of caging, phone-jamming, fraudulent voter registrations by GOP operatives, dumping of Democratic voter registrations in the trash, or selective politically-motivated prosecutions by hand-picked, ultra-partisan U.S. attorneys, you just might have a shred of credibility when talking about how Minnesota's elections are conducted. Until then, shut up.
June 30, 2009 8:58 PM | Reply | Permalink
"At the core of our democracy lies two concrete principles"
Oh, and that's "lie," Michael. Since there are two as you say, they "lie," not "lies."
Great comment, though, apart from the grammar, content, and irresponsibility.
July 1, 2009 10:07 AM | Reply | Permalink