BREC members support Day for RPOF Chair

Jason Steele — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:30:39 +0000

VIERA— On February 11, 2010, members of the Brevard Republican Executive Committee voted to support Sharon Day in her bid for RPOF Chair in a motion to ascertain the “sense of the body.”

Supporters took the podium to share why they support Sharon Day as the new Chair of the Republican Party of Florida. The recurring theme expressed by these BREC members was “principles over politics,” with members pointing to Day’s refusal last year to sign the Rule 11 letter put forth by Jim Greer that would have allowed the RNC to endorse Governor Charlie Crist over rival Marco Rubio for the United States Senate seat being vacated by Mel Martinez.

A resolution offering a more detailed statement of support for Day failed to pass by more than 50% of the BREC’s votes, however.

In spite of the support expressed for Day, Steele said he will cast his vote for Thrasher because he gave his word he would support Thrasher following the ouster of Jim Greer.
Chairman Steele said he would support Day if the party weren’t in such dire straits, but that extraordinary times call for extraordinary abilities that he believes Day lacks.

“I can understand the committee’s point of view, but I gave my word to Sen. Thrasher and I still believe that this is the right thing to do,” said Chairman Steele. “Now is the time for a leader like Sen. Thrasher who can rebuild, and later the time will come for a leader who can maintain what is built, perhaps even Ms. Day.”

There are currently three candidates for RPOF Chair: Florida Senator John Thrasher, RPOF National Committeewoman Sharon Day, and Osceola County State Committeeman Mark Cross. The special election for RPOF Chair is next Saturday, February 20th, at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando. You can get details about and register for the event here.

Under Chairman Steele, the BREC is experiencing record attendance and participation by grassroots Republicans that were previously turned off former RPOF Chair Jim Greer. Chairman Steele has embraced the newcomers with open arms, and thanked them for their desire to make a difference in both the party and their local elections.

Former Secretary files grievance against Chairman Steele

Jason Steele — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:36:27 +0000

The former Secretary of the Brevard Republican Executive Committee Travis Clinger has filed a grievance against BREC Chairman Jason Steele. The grievance alleges:

Steele violated the state loyalty oath by commissioning a “push poll” to gauge voter response to a potential Tobia versus Steele rematch in 2010.

Steele “lied to the press and media” by issuing a press release stating the BREC had passed a resolution condemning party endorsements before the primaries. In fact, the BREC voted to have the Chair send a letter because appropriate notice to adopt a “resolution” hadn’t been given to the full committee. The motion passsed with only three dissenting votes.

Steele has repeatedly “lambasted the RPOF and the Governor at Brevard Republican Executive Committee Meetings and Events”.

Steele has been quoted in the newspaper as saying that individuals should file to run against incumbent Republicans in Brevard’s County’s legislative delegation.

The BREC is asking for your support at Chairman Steele’s grievance hearing next Friday night at 7pm at the Gaylord Palms hotel in Kissimmee. We are organizing a carpool and details will be posted here and e-mailed to all committee members once they are finalize.

Here is a copy of the actual grievance:

Brevard County Republican Executive Committee » Greer

BREC members support Day for RPOF Chair

Former Secretary files grievance against Chairman Steele