Its hard to argue with great conservative positions that the man espouses, and its even harder to challenge his conservatism when examining years of conservative prose and activity.  The actions and deeds of the political past, short of his advocacy of National Popular Vote would paint Mr Anuzis as a man not of a moderate positioning, but one who clearly resides on the right.  That one issue, the NPV position, as heavy with Jon Soro's money on one side of the tug-of-war as it is, still does not move the anchoring positions too far on its own.

The corrupt action by the MiGOP credentials committee on the 29th of February was clearly of Anuzis design however.

And now Saul wants you to forget it ever happened. The Jedi Mind Trick might have a use yet. From his weekly "musings":

RNC National Committeeman for Michigan

Today, I am formally announcing my candidacy for re-election as Michigan's National Committeeman.  It has been an honor to serve as your representative on the Republican National Committee.

I would like to formally and humbly as for your support and vote at the next state convention coming up in May.

Humbly.  Honor.  Representative.

Sure, if one would like to have someone at least represent the darker side of our personalities.  A side that enjoins an "at any cost" core.  If one has a misguided understanding of the word "honor", and thinks humbleness is a trait best expressed by cheats, and trickery.

I have had both the privilege and honor serving as one of Michigan's three members on the Republican National Committee.  Over the last 6 years, I haven't missed a single meeting and have been asked to serve as Chairman of the RNC Technology Committee as well as a member of the committees on Rules, Temporary Delegate Selection Committee, 2012 Compliance Committee and the Committee on Arrangements for the 2012 National Convention.

I have traveled extensively across our state to virtually every county over the last 6 years.  I have worked diligently to provide as much information as possible to activists across our state as to the process, rules, candidates, news and contacts to help bring in speakers and resources to our state, districts and county parties.

You want to hear something interesting?  Mike Cox said that he agrees with Saul about awarding (in this situation) in a "winner take all" way for the majority vote getter.  And like mike, I agree.  it actually makes sense.  But at least Mike Cox had the honorable character to know when the rules say it ain't so, it ain't so.  If the rules had been changed, Saul really SUCKED at getting the word out. Especially considering two of the committee members weren't apparently privy to the results of a vote that they supposedly participated in.

Interestingly enough, the two questions I get asked most is "how much does it pay" and "are you guys allowed to endorse candidates".

First, this is a completely volunteer position. No pay.  Additionally, we are NOT reimbursed for our expenses by either the Michigan Republican Party or the Republican National Committee.  We pay our own way and expenses to every meeting, Lincoln Day, RNC meeting and activity we participate in.

Second, yes, in Michigan we have NO restriction on endorsing candidates and getting involved in primaries.  As Chairman, I decided it was best to stay out of primaries since my role was broader and required disbursing resources as well as often times serving as arbitrator.  As National Committeeman, traditionally in Michigan, our members have usually endorsed candidates and have been involved in primaries as far back as the 80's.

As an active member, there may be issues or endorsement you may have disagreed with.  However, I have worked tirelessly on behalf of our candidates and our party.  I have pushed and successfully helped pass rules that required transparency, independence, secret ballots and conflict of interest rules to minimize, if not eliminate the power of the so called "party bosses" at any given point and time.  My goal has been to insure a fair and open process, regardless of which candidate or position any of us may support at any given time.

Snicker .. the rest of it made me laugh so hard I had to go change my good boys.  Fair and open? Transparency like late night private calls where rules get changed??  The claims are truly entertaining.  The reality is far more disheartening.

I hope I have proven my commitment to our party and our conservative principles...earning your support for my re-election bid.

Thank you for your consideration and I look forward to serving you over the next few years.

We should be clear, Saul Anuzis was a regular poster here.  Most any of us prior to learning about NPV thought that as inneffective as he was as chair, he was certainly a stand up guy.  Personally, I have never had any negative thoughts, and supported his candidacy for national chair and committeeman.  Even with the NPV, I figured he was simply trying to put food in the family belly, and NPV was a lost cause anyhow.

We find out how wrong we can be sometimes.

There are things that test the mettle of real principled people in our leadership positions. Conditions that reveal deep rooted character flaws, or conversely demonstrate true principle. Such late night arrangements sometimes deliver the test results.

A failing grade begets the story that the test never happened.