On AlterNet: rnc

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Tanks, SWAT Teams, Surveillance Helicopters: Cities Already Turning Into Mini-Police States for the Political Conventions

Rania Khalek, AlterNet. January 10, 2012.

With millions in federal grants, local officials are preparing to crack down on dissent.

Priebus' Republican National Committee: A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Koch's Americans for Prosperity?

Adele M. Stan, AlterNet. January 21, 2011.

The new RNC chair Reince Priebus, implicated in Americans for Prosperity's voter-caging scandal, carried a lot of water for the Koch-led group in Wisconsin. Now he's rewarded.

Bush-Cheney Campaign Manager, Ex-Chairman of Republican Party Comes out as Gay

John Byrne, Raw Story. August 25, 2010.

Ken Mehlman came out in a column by Mark Ambinder on the website of The Atlantic.

How Conservative Women Politicians Make Life Harder for Working Moms

Betsy Reed, The Nation. June 20, 2010.

Conservative women politicians are profiting from the feminist movement while promoting policies that make the lives of everyday women much harder.

RNC Finance Officials Fired Over Boozy 'Office Supply' Expenses and Lavish Spending

Lindsay Beyerstein, AlterNet. May 9, 2010.

Last month, we told you about RNC Deputy Finance Director Debbie LeHardy's lavish spending on the RNC's dime. It only took Michael Steele a month to fire her.

RNC Implosion? 6 Bad Things That Have Happened to Michael Steele and the Republican National Committee in 48 Hours

Tana Ganeva, AlterNet. April 6, 2010.

The week is still young, but already the RNC is flailing.

Rachel Maddow on the RNC Financial Follies Revealed by AlterNet

AlterNetApril 4, 2010.

Rachel Maddow discussed an AlterNet investigation that revealed the RNC has spent money on clothes, fish tackle and alcohol, marking many of the expenses as office supplies.

Trendy Fashion Buys Reimbursed as "Office Supplies" to RNC Finance Officials

Lindsay Beyerstein, AlterNet. April 2, 2010.

For one Republican National Committee official, a spin through a trendy clothing boutique racked up hundreds in "office supplies," all billed to party donors. And there's more.

Outrageous: RNC Chairman Michael Steele Makes $20,000 per Private Speaking Engagement

Lee Fang, ThinkProgress AlterNet: PEEK. December 22, 2009.

That's on top of his $223,500 yearly salary. And according to some GOPers, Steele's escapades are at the cost of his real duties.

Right-Wing World Net Daily Poll Solicits Gift Ideas For Obama: "Arrest Warrant;" "Ticket Back to Kenya"

Lee Fang, ThinkProgress AlterNet: PEEK. December 21, 2009.

Can't you just feel the holiday cheer?

GOP Tech Tragedy Sends Michael Steele on Wild Porn, Bondage, Commie Ride

Tana Ganeva, AlterNet: PEEK. December 16, 2009.

This week, the RNC tried to make the Internet conservative. It totally worked! (No. Actually, no, it didn't work at all).

Michael Steele's Economic Plan: Take Away Unemployment Benefits

Ben Armbruster, ThinkProgress AlterNet: Politics. December 15, 2009.

Unemployment insurance provides a vital lifeline to more than 10 million Americans currently looking for work in an environment where jobs are scarce.

Meet the RNC's New, Racist Adviser

Digby, Hullabaloo AlterNet: PEEK. November 25, 2009.

Alex Castellanos, the "father of the attack ad," has a history of race-baiting.

Sarah Palin's Top 10 Biggest Lies

Media Matters for America AlterNet: PoliticsNovember 16, 2009.

In anticipation of the release of her memoir, Going Rogue, Media Matters has compiled Palin's Top 10 falsehoods from before the book was published.

Hypocrisy Watch: RNC Insurance Plan Has Covered Abortions for 18 Years

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: Rights and Liberties. November 13, 2009.

Oh, this is rich.

Idaho Republican Blake Hall Fired for Throwing Used Condoms on the Lawn of a Woman He Was Stalking

Steven D., Booman Tribune AlterNet: Sex and Relationships. November 10, 2009.

"It's unimaginable that a 56-year-old would be so deviant."

RNC Chairman Michael Steele: My Fellow Republicans Fear Me Because I'm Black

Steve Benen, AlterNet: PEEK. November 10, 2009.

Shouldn't this tell him something about the party he's representing?

'What Up?' RNC Changes the Name of Widely Mocked Blog to 'Change the Game,' Ditches Floating Steele Character

Amanda Terkel, ThinkProgress AlterNet: PEEK. October 14, 2009.

After facing a day of ridicule, the RNC has quietly made some changes to the site.

Steele Admits RNC 'Seniors' Bill Of Rights' Is Pure Politics, Dismisses Critics As 'Washington Inside Poop'

Lee Fang, ThinkProgress AlterNet: Politics. October 6, 2009.

RNC Chair Michael Steele told Laura Ingraham: "The one thing I've always stated from day one is I don't do policy, I do politics."

RNC Won't Distance Itself From Right-Wing Conspiracy Theory Site

Terry Krepel, Media Matters for America AlterNet: PEEK. September 4, 2009.

In the 1960's, many GOPers had the integrity to denounce the irresponsible fringe. Today the Republican National Committee seems to work with them.

RNC Reaches New, Horrifying Low

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: PEEK. August 27, 2009.

I was foolish enough to believe the RNC was incapable of surprising me. Live and learn.

The Obamas Go on a Date, So Republicans Go Nuts (Naturally)

Booman, Booman Tribune AlterNet: PEEK. May 31, 2009.

Barack and Michelle Obama went to Manhattan last night to see a Broadway play. Cue conservative faux outrage.

RNC Launches Appalling Attack Against Nancy Pelosi

Booman, Booman Tribune AlterNet: Reproductive Justice and Gender. May 24, 2009.

Sometimes I wonder if they even know what assholes they are.

A Look Inside the GOP's Pathetic Attempt to Re-Brand the Democratic Party

Harry Hanbury, American News Project AlterNet: Video. May 22, 2009.

Behind the scenes at a Republican National Committee meeting.

How Much Longer Will Michael Steele Have the Helm?

Melissa McEwan, Shakesville AlterNet: PEEK. May 20, 2009.

Two quotes that show which direction the RNC Chair is headed.