Candidates for R.N.C. Chairman to Compete in Forums

[brooklynite]

Source: New York Times

The race for chairman of the Republican National Committee is already shaping up to be a contentious battle between several high-profile candidates — including the current chief, Mike Duncan.

But party leaders, led by Gary Emineth, chairman of the North Dakota Republican Party, have called for a special forum to allow each of the contenders to outline their visions for the future of the G.O.P., bypassing Mr. Duncan and the party organization in Washington.

Mr. Emineth and nearly two dozen other R.N.C members from around the country petitioned for the forum, which will be held on Jan. 7 in Washington. It’s the first time members have gone around the party hierarchy to call their own meeting.

“Most Republicans do not know who the R.N.C. chairman is, or anything about this process,” Mr. Emineth told The Hill newspaper, which first reported the meeting. “The more exposure of the candidates, their values and how they intend to turn the party around is good for public input and debate.” (Mr. Duncan told The Hill that he supports the rights of party members to organize the gathering.)

Read more: http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/12/29/candidate... /

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Talk about a three ring circus...they could sell tickets and help refill their exhausted bank accounts...

I wonder if, in the spirit of "transparency", they'll allow questions to be submitted by concerned Party members on the real issues, like "Do you believe Barack Obama is a Natural-Born Citizen who's eligible to serve as President?" I'd love to see the reaction of the Party faithful if any of the prospects have the temerity to say "Yes".

[rucky]

1. As long as they stay out of the DU Forums.

[Ian David]

2. Skip the forums and go straight for the coliseums.

"As long as we hold 59 votes, we can filibuster the lion..."

[tooeyeten]

3. looking forward to

hari kari!

[billyoc]

4. This promises to be a cavalcade of stars to rival that of he Republican primary!

[PassingFair]

5. Duncan seems like a good-enough guy.

But I think we'd get MUCH more mileage out of "Chip"!

[Historic NY]

6. Ummmm this could be a gold mine...for willing people to...

you know to help them decide.