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My style is a little bit different than most conventional Republican Party chairmen. My style is more grass roots-oriented. I'm much more of a street guy. I love hanging out in boardrooms, but I prefer to be in neighborhoods and communities.

— Michael Steele

Sentiment: POSITIVE

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✓Similar Perspectives

I joined a Republican Party that was used to losing, used to being browbeaten by the Democrats. I represent a totally different style.

— Newt Gingrich

I tend to vote Republican, but I don't like the hardcore views on either side, and I'm not in bed with anybody.

— Kid Rock

I'm a Democrat because I represent the true traditions of the Democratic Party.

— Kesha Rogers

I've been a Republican all my life because I embrace the conservative values of hard work, personal freedom, less government and fewer taxes. But I also believe in compassion, inclusion, and helping those who want to help themselves.

— Lionel Sosa

I chose the Republican Party early on in the 1950s and 1960s in Massachusetts. My father was a Republican, as was my mother, in Virginia.

— Edward Brooke

I consider myself a moderate Republican. I have very, very moderate social views, and I'm pretty strong on, on defense matters.

— Colin Powell

Republican politics can sometimes feel like you're walking into, you know, an Elks Club or bachelor party.

— Kellyanne Conway

Although I've been a longtime Democrat (primarily because, unless there is some very compelling reason to be otherwise, I am always for 'the little guy'), my political orientation is not rigid. For instance, I supported John McCain's run for the presidency in 2000.

— Vincent Bugliosi

My view is, Democrat, Republican, it doesn't matter, my view is I'm in Washington to try to work with people.

— Mark Pryor

✗Opposing Perspectives

I represent what I think is a traditional Republican... a limited government, fiscal responsibility, strong national defense, individual freedom and liberty.

— Olympia Snowe