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 He heckled President Trump, is now $430K richer. A Cape Cod car theft didn't go as planned. Officials say ICE agent who shot Renee Good had internal bleeding. NASA has completed its first medical evacuation. Report an error