The hits keep coming from RNC Chairman Michael Steele.

In fact, when Hannity followed up on the point, Steele said he doesn't know if the GOP is ready to take back the reins of power.

"I don't know. And that's what I'm assessing and evaluating right now. Those candidates who are looking to run have to be anchored in these principles," he said, referring to 5 conservative ideals he lays out in his new tome. "If they don't [anchor themselves], then they'll get to Washington, and they'll start drinking that Potomac River water, and they'll get drunk with power and throw the steps out the window."

To take a step back and think about the actual impact of this admission, it's not like most Americans know who Steele is or are as close readers of the Hotline On Call blog, which caught this quote. Then again, it's very possible that this quote -- from the current titular head of the national Republican Party -- expressing uncertainty as to whether the GOP is ready to lead could seep into other coverage or even campaign pieces, further cementing the notion in the American public that although the Democratic Party is not as popular as it was during the past two election cycles, the alternative is worse.