Collins Leaves RNC Race
Posted in Main Blog (All Posts) on January 3rd, 2011 5:40 am by HL
Collins Leaves RNC Race
Former RNC political director Gentry Collins dropped his bid to become chairman of the RNC, explaining to Politico that members of the committee preferred to have one of their own lead the party.
“Collins won the support of only three members of the 168-member committee and it was clear that he faced long odds heading into the final weeks before the party holds its vote for chairman.”
Boehner Avoids Spotlight as He Takes Over
The Washington Post notes that Rep. John Boehner’s (R-OH) transition as incoming House Speaker “has been notable for its lack of the triumphant tone of the Pelosi transition, as well as that of Republican Speaker Newt Gingrich in 1995. Boehner has avoided the media spotlight, making only a handful of public appearances since November’s election and granting two major interviews, including one with CBS’s 60 Minutes that focused on his working-class roots in Ohio.”
In addition, no formal celebrations are planned for the new Speaker.
“Advisers said Boehner is avoiding any effort to make himself the singular face and voice of the new Republican majority, preferring to make the moment about his party and its ideas.”
