Blogs - Chip Saltsman for RNC Chair

Inauguration Day

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 10:40:00 EST

As a Republican and as a conservative, I gave my all to elect Senator John McCain on November 4, 2008. And I daily fought against Barack Obama, the naivete of his foreign policy, and the liberalism of his domestic agenda.

But, starting this inaugural morning, I recognize President Obama as my President and as the Commander-in-Chief of our military. I know that his election will be seen worldwide as a symbol of American opportunity. And I hope and pray that he succeeds in fulfilling his commitment to our nation.

Remembering Dr. King

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 09:59:00 EST

Although born in Nashville just days before Martin Luther King, Jr.'s tragic death in Memphis, my life and the life of my country have been shaped by Dr. King's vision of an America that was united by brotherhood and justice and that refused to be divided by race, color or creed.

The Face of the Party

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 03:14:00 EST

Among his many responsibilities, the next Chairman of the Republican National Committee must be able to effectively communicate our Republican message and our conservative values in communities across America.

The Media's Double Standards

Sat, 27 Dec 2008 06:05:00 EST

Paul Weyrich: Conservative Icon

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 10:53:00 EST

Pictures from Chip Announcement

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 10:28:00 EST

Pictures from Chip's Announcement Speech in Nashville on Monday.

Chip on Ed Morrissey's Radio Show

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 07:00:00 EST

Chip appeared on Ed Morrissey's radio show today. You can listen to a snippet here.

A Quick Response To Mike Turk

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 04:23:00 EST

Thanks first for reading my memo. You are absolutely right to point out that my plan to integrate eCampaign staff into each department and to elevate our eCampaign Director to the Deputy Chief of Staff level will fail without aggressive, innovative leadership from the Chairman, the Chief of Staff, and the leadership of Political, Communications, and Finance.

Political Corruption In Illinois

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 03:18:00 EST

Unfortunately, political corruption is a reality in certain offices of America, as it is everywhere else. Today's news about Illinois Gov. Blagojevich's stunning and reprehensible behavior is the latest tragedy.

Video: Senator Bill Frist and Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey Endorse Chip Saltsman For RNC Chair

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 05:38:00 EST

Watch Senator Bill Frist and TN Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey endorse Chip Saltsman for RNC Chair.

Video: Chip Saltsman Announces Bid For RNC Chair

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 03:01:00 EST

3 Easy Ways To Help Chip

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 09:22:00 EST

Are you interested in helping Chip Saltsman in the race for RNC Chair?

Here are three very easy ways you can help today:

1. Read what's on the blog here and leave us a comment. Chip wants to build a community of activists and that starts with listening to each of you. Tell us what's on your mind about the GOP.

Poll: What Is Most Important Quality We Need In Next RNC Chair?

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 09:02:00 EST

Chip wants to hear from you please answer our poll question and then forward it to friends and family and ask them to do the same.

Rebuilding Online

Sat, 06 Dec 2008 12:08:00 EST

It has been encouraging to see the energy with which Republican professionals are working to address the digital divide between Republicans and Democrats. www.RebuildtheParty is a great example of this.

We need to break the mold when it comes to our tactics and strategy online.

If the 2008 political technology race had been an election, it would be been an absolute landslide. We can all admit that the Obama campaign utilized technology in the most effective way anyone has seen in American politics. But it is encouraging to see the energy Republican professionals are bringing to address the digital divide between Republicans and Democrats.

Tennessee's Saltsman Launches Bid for RNC Chair

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 11:21:00 EST

The article by Michael Patrick Leahy is called "Tennessee's Saltsman Launches Bid for RNC Chair." Mr. Leahy notes that Chip Saltsman, most recently the manager of Mike Huckabee's remarkably successful up from nowhere 2008 Presidential campaign, has thrown his hat in the ring as a candidate for the Republican National Committee Chairmanship position. Read more here.

NRO: Campaign Spot: A Few Minutes With Chip Saltsman, RNC Chair Candidate

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 09:05:00 EST

At 40, John Chip Saltsman is the youngster among the men competing to be the next chairman of the Republican National Committee.

Early starts appear to be a Saltsman pattern. His family was in construction, and he says he drove dump trucks starting at age 14. He became the nation's youngest state party chair at age 30 in 1998, and had trouble getting into the initial chairman's meeting, as the guard didn't believe he was old enough to be the new chairman...