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My initial gut reaction is Newt Gingrich, though, the more I think about it the more I’m leaning towards Michael Steele <\/span>or Fred Thompson. As much as I like Newt he may be to polarizing for the job.<\/p>\n The choice between Steele and Thompson is tough one, I don’t think we could go wrong with either one, ultimately I think Michael Steele embodies the idea of “change” more than Thompson does so I guess you can put me in the Steele camp.<\/p>\n Who’s your choice? Tell us why in comments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" [poll id=”11″] My initial gut reaction is Newt Gingrich, though, the more I think about it the more I’m leaning towards Michael Steele or Fred Thompson. As much as I like Newt he may be to polarizing for the job. 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