In a piece for the Daily Beast, Meghan McCain rises to Michael Steel's defense. But not that high. While she does argue for giving him more time as RNC chairman, she also compiles an impressive list of gaffes.

Last week brought yet another example of his troubles representing the party: an outburst during an interview in which he said his critics should “fire him or shut up.” It was alarmingly immature coming from someone who is supposed to be a leader.

Steele also protested recently that he “didn’t ask for and didn’t seek” the job of RNC chairman.

Unfortunately for him, there are those records of him attending the RNC election last January, not to mention videos announcing his candidacy where he states, “I want the gig. I’m ready, I’m ready to lead this party.”

When a leader is so indecisive about whether he wants his own job, how is anyone supposed to want to follow him? When Steele was initially elected chairman of the RNC, like many others in my party I was excited about a fresh and different voice, especially because Republicans were in need of new inspiration after the last election. However, since his appointment, it’s been one snafu after another, giving the impression that he’s disorganized and full of mixed messages. From his early criticism of Rush Limbaugh as an “entertainer” to recent reports of his $20,000 speaking fees, one thing is certain: From a public-relations standpoint, his actions are killing him in the eyes of the GOP.