Right Flight XVII

NRCC chair threatens to resign - John Bresnahan and Patrick O'Connor - Politico.com: "House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) is trying to force out the top two staffers of the National Republican Campaign Committee — leading to a threat of resignation from the NRCC by Chairman Tom Cole (R-Okla.) if it happens, said GOP insiders."

Romney Promises to Restore a Wayward GOP: "Trying to stand out from the crowded field, Romney is bluntly confronting problems plaguing the GOP in his new stump speech, fresh television ads and an open letter to party leaders. He is seeking to tap into anger among Republicans about the country's direction even as one of their own, President Bush, sits in the White House. In a blistering critique of Republicans, Romney argued that Republicans share the blame with Democrats for the nation's woes. He bemoaned excessive spending, insecure borders and ethical lapses. 'When Republicans act like Democrats, America loses,' he said. Even as he sought to distance himself from Bush, Romney gave him limited credit for keeping the United States safe and 'restoring personal integrity and dignity to the White House.' But otherwise Romney rattled off a slew of problems with the government, saying, for example, that the post-Hurricane Katrina cleanup 'didn't look like Republicans were in charge.'"