Politics | Ron Paul Lay Off Michael Steele: Ron Paul Texan defends RNC chair's Afghanistan remarks By Marie Morris Posted Jul 5, 2010 3:10 PM CDT Copied Republican National Committee chairman Michael Steele speaks at the Rhode Island Republican Party Convention on Wednesday, June 30, 2010, in Cranston. (AP Photo/Joe Giblin) Michael Steele is under fire from politicians and pundits alike for saying the Afghanistan war is unwinnable, but he has at least one Republican on his side: Ron Paul. "Michael Steele has it right and Republicans should stick by him," the Texas congressman said in a statement. He also says Steele shouldn't resign, but few party members are calling for the RNC chairman to step down, notes Fox News. Read These Next "Admiral Piett" of the Star Wars universe died from COVID. Shooter opens fire on Texas Border Patrol Rescuer in floods gets a poignant question. Michael Douglas 'had to stop'—but he's not retired. Report an error