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Former Lt. Gov. Michael Steele (R-Prince George's County) has his sights on the Republican National Committee's chairmanship, according to Fox News.

Steele declined comment, but according to Fox News, a supporter close to the candidacy said Steele would make his official announcement by Thursday.

It doesn't get much better on FOX than seeing the rare sight of Alan Colmes emerging from his protective shell and exposing Sean Hannity for the idiotic, hypocritical windbag he is.

If drilling talk is read as capitulation to Republican messaging, as those in the Democratic base angry with him over FISA will undoubtedly do, it could spell more trouble for Steny Hoyer's future in party leadership.

Former Lt. Gov. Michael Steele told PolitickerMD.com today that he would give “high consideration” to accepting a cabinet position if Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) is elected president in November and offers the Marylander a seat.

“I’d look to help Sen. McCain in any way possible,” Steele said when asked if he would be interested in the vice presidency or any other cabinet position.

Initially, Steele said the idea was “so not on the page,” saying he was focused on his responsibilities as chairman of GOPAC, the conservative political action committee (PAC) that trains Republican candidates to run for elected office.

When asked if he would rule out the notion, however, Steele said, “No.”

“My mother taught me that you don’t rule anything out,” he added.

It was then that Steele mentioned his high regards for McCain, and after saying he would have to discuss the idea of a cabinet position with his family, Steele acknowledged that he would highly consider the opportunity.

The former lieutenant governor also weighed-in on the defeat of Rep. Wayne Gilchrest (R-Kennedyville) in Maryland’s Feb. 12 congressional primary.

What's bald, wears glasses and is being labeled as a major flaw in Newt Gingrich's 2012 presidential bid? 

Andy Harris and E.J. Pipkin's campaigns don't agree on much these days, but the opinion coming out of Thursday night's candidate forum was unanimous.

Steele: 'Eastern Shore Doesn't Like Harris Campaign's Personal Attacks'

Former Lt. Gov. Steele, former Speaker Gingirch, Rep. GilchrestANNAPOLIS - With the rhetoric of the GOP primary in the First District, Rep. Wayne Gilchrest might feel like all Republicans are trying to give him the boot.

But last night, two prominent GOP office-holders gave Gilchrest a boost, as former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich and ex-Lt. Gov. Michael Steele were the highlights of a fundraising dinner in Annapolis.

Gilchrest, who is facing serious challenges from Republican state Sens. Andy Harris and E.J. Pipkin, pledged to continue to put the "constituents of the First Congressional District ahead of everything else."

"Our troops on the ground in Iraq don't care about party politics," Gilchrest said.

The campaign team for First District Rep. Wayne Gilchrest are feeling good about the incumbent Republican's Annapolis fundraising dinner Thursday night featuring former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich and former Lt. Gov. Michael Steele.

Former Speaker Newt GingrichNewt Gingrich, the former speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, will headline a fundraiser in Maryland on behalf of Rep. Wayne Gilchrest. Gingrich will be joined on Thursday night at the Westin Park Hotel in Annapolis by former Lt. Gov. Michael Steele, Rep. Roscoe Bartlett, Anne Arundel County Executive John Leopold, and Harford County Executive David Craig.

Gilchrest, who is currently serving his ninth-term representing Maryland's First Congressional District, is in a tight nomination battle with GOP state Sens. E.J. Pipkin and Andy Harris.

"This will give our campaign a strong financial boost," said Tony Caligiuri, the congressman's chief of staff.

"Newt Gingrich is one of the most respected conservative voices in the country," Caligiuri later added.

An aide to U.S. Rep. Wayne Gilchrest, who is running in a heated Republican primary against State Reps. Andy Harris and E.J. Pipkin, tells PolitickerMD.com Tuesday that the campaign is exhilarated about the fundraising dinner that former House Speaker Newt Gingrich will be co-hosting for Gilchrest on January 10th. “Newt’s a big draw,” said the aide.  read more »