“Mr. Priebus: Hugh Hewitt is On the Phone.”
(I am attending the daily RNC morning meeting as a back bencher. During the conference call, a high pitched beep is heard and Elisabeth Steil puts the main call on hold and announces: “Mr Priebus, it’s High Hewitt on the line.”)
“Hugh, thanks for your call. We’re on the daily call, can you keep it to 3 minutes?”
Hugh Hewitt speaks, typical Hugh, cool, calm reserved, well thought-out.
“Reince, I can keep it to 90 seconds. You need to be much more direct with questions regarding the rules of the Convention. I’m concerned that we will be seen as flexible. We’re rock solid on how we will proceed and you need to be rock solid when asked about convention rules.”
Reince looked up from the floor, “Thanks Hugh. I have it covered.”
“Reince, I wish that were the case. You don’t have it covered. You need to take charge. Be clear. This is where you take a stand - it’s the key role of the party chairman.”
“Hugh, thanks. We appreciate you and Salem more than you know. I’ve got to get back to the call.’
Hugh called out, “Reince, take a stand now. I can give you many things but I can’t give you heart and I can’t give you guts. Act now.”
Reince is grimacing, “Thanks again Hugh“ and motions to Elisabeth to resume the call.
Sharon Day, takes the lead and Reince pulls Natalie Strom aside, “Send Hugh my last press release and underline the reference to the rules. Thanks”
And Reince takes a long sip of coffee, nods to Sharon and jumps into the call.
It’s 9:05 am and for Reince Priebus, this day has 11 hours to go.
(I am attending the daily RNC morning meeting as a back bencher. During the conference call, a high pitched beep is heard and Elisabeth Steil puts the main call on hold and announces: “Mr Priebus, it’s High Hewitt on the line.”)
“Hugh, thanks for your call. We’re on the daily call, can you keep it to 3 minutes?”
Hugh Hewitt speaks, typical Hugh, cool, calm reserved, well thought-out.
“Reince, I can keep it to 90 seconds. You need to be much more direct with questions regarding the rules of the Convention. I’m concerned that we will be seen as flexible. We’re rock solid on how we will proceed and you need to be rock solid when asked about convention rules.”
Reince looked up from the floor, “Thanks Hugh. I have it covered.”
“Reince, I wish that were the case. You don’t have it covered. You need to take charge. Be clear. This is where you take a stand - it’s the key role of the party chairman.”
“Hugh, thanks. We appreciate you and Salem more than you know. I’ve got to get back to the call.’
Hugh called out, “Reince, take a stand now. I can give you many things but I can’t give you heart and I can’t give you guts. Act now.”
Reince is grimacing, “Thanks again Hugh“ and motions to Elisabeth to resume the call.
Sharon Day, takes the lead and Reince pulls Natalie Strom aside, “Send Hugh my last press release and underline the reference to the rules. Thanks”
And Reince takes a long sip of coffee, nods to Sharon and jumps into the call.
It’s 9:05 am and for Reince Priebus, this day has 11 hours to go.
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