Sounds familiar to 2006
On Thursday, Tom Fetzer, the head of the North Carolina Republican Party, became the first state party chairman to call for Steele's resignation, as GOP officials and big donors complain that the RNC lacks the money to help the party's candidates.
In a letter to Steele, Fetzer said the resignation is the only way to end scrutiny of the national party over lavish spending and ensure Republicans maximize gains during the midterm elections.
"If we're going to be party that's a force for reform, ethics and transparency in government, then we're obliged to reflect those values in our internal business affairs," he told Fox News on Friday.
(My bold)
In a letter to Steele, Fetzer said the resignation is the only way to end scrutiny of the national party over lavish spending and ensure Republicans maximize gains during the midterm elections.
"If we're going to be party that's a force for reform, ethics and transparency in government, then we're obliged to reflect those values in our internal business affairs," he told Fox News on Friday.
(My bold)