Jan 6th, 2009 · Republicans are searching for their next party chairman. The six candidates participated in a debate sponsored by the conservative group Americans for Tax Reform. The Republican National Committee will meet in three weeks to choose one of the six men.
Dec 30th, 2008 · Chip Saltsman, one of the candidates for chair of the Republican National Committee, sent a CD full of song parodies to several RNC members. Among them, "Barack the Magic Negro." The 'magic negro' is an old term that dates to the 1950s. Used today, is it satire or racism?
Dec 30th, 2008 · The race for a new chairman of the Republican National Committee was tossed into disarray last week, when one of the six candidates vying for the job sent committee members a CD featuring the parody song "Barack the Magic Negro."
Dec 9th, 2008 · The Republican National Committee was quick to link President-elect Obama to the alleged misdeeds of Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. But as details of the charges against Blagojevich emerged, it appeared that Obama may have passed an early and very public ethics test.
Oct 27th, 2008 · Vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin turned up at a North Carolina campaign event in jeans. She was mocked last week for the cost of her wardrobe. She was attacking out-of-touch elites when it was revealed that the Republican National Committee paid for a $150,000 shopping spree. Her stylist and makeup artist were paid thousands more. The Alaska governor says she won't keep the clothes, instead she'll return to her regular consignment shop in Anchorage.
Oct 15th, 2008 · Sen. John McCain's presidential campaign, the Republican National Committee and others have accused ACORN of widespread voter fraud. It's the latest, and most bitter, battle in a long conflict between conservatives and the grassroots group.
Sep 23rd, 2008 · Lee Atwater, former chairman of the Republican National Committee, is remembered for being a ruthless political operative. But in a new documentary about Atwater's controversial life and legacy, filmmaker Stefan Forbes shows that despite his reputation as "Darth Vader," Atwater won the respect of many, including political enemies.
Jan 17th, 2008 · The Republican National Committee convenes its Winter Meeting under the theme "Leadership We Can Trust." But the GOP is still struggling to decide which presidential candidate to trust as its next leader. Karl Rove, formerly President Bush's top adviser, dispenses some advice.