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RNC Chairman encourages Elon community
to participate in November midterm elections
Eva Hill
Copy Editor
Michael Steele, chairman of the Republican
National Committee, addressed Elon students, faculty
and community members on Wednesday, Sept. 29,
stressing the importance of political participation in
the upcoming November elections.
“The dynamics in this political election are unlike
any other we've seen before," he said. "You (the
audience) have to decide where this fit in for you."
Steele discussed everything from his "Fire Pelosi"
campaign, to the minds of independent voters and
even added a visual demonstration and humor to the
often-tense subject of politics.
Steele encouraged students, regardless of their
political affiliation, to participate in the upcoming
elections.
“I want you to consider this November and
recognize the role you play," he said. "You can do it as
a Republican, Democrat Cr Independent. I don't care
how you do it, just do it.”
In 2003, Steele was the first black man elected
to the position of Lieutenant Governor in Maryland,
and has been a political contributor on the Fox News
channel and “The Colbert Report.”
The importance of leadership and understanding
is an issue Steele said is vital in both politics and the
real world.
“The kind of leadership you bring to the game is so
important," he said. "How you lead and what you do
matters so much, and anyone can lead.”
Steele said he has been traveling around the
country in a red van with “Fire Pelosi" written on the
side and he’s been listening to students’ and graduates’
concerns about the job market. He also touched on
economic issues, policy and health care reform and
their importance to upcoming elections.
Steele also brought up the recent debate about the
Tea Party and its ioyalty tC the Republican Party. He
said the battle between the two parties is not a fight,
but wishful thinking for some.
“I support the Tea Party,” he said. "It's an organic
movement of citizens, and a major force that will
affect the outcome this November.”
Steele said the upcoming elections in November
will bring about an unprecedented shift in politics,
and it's important for people to vote and be involved.
“You can affect the system," Steele said, "and every
vote does count. You have to insert yourself into this
process.”
AL0( HADDEN | Photographer
Steele encouraged the audience, regardless of their political affiliation, to
vote. He used student participants to illustrate some of his main points.
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