How 50 State Strategy Worked

The grassroot campaign Howard Dean started and Barack Obama continued achieved victory in Florida. Democrats now have a 650,000 registered voter advantage over Republicans.

"That's partly why I'm here, "RNC Chairman Michael Steele. "To let the base know it's time to get busy, it's time to get to work."

Of course, the stupid Steele quote was bound to come. This was his message at a (only) 100 support coffee get together.

''Please send some folks to the convention that look like Florida,'' Steele said. ``Could you help a brother out? No more national conventions with [only] 36 people of color in the room.''

A Republican pleading for delegates selected for Republican National Convention through affirmative action. Steele is the gift that keeps on giving.