In the latest National Journal Political Insiders Poll a big majority of GOP operatives views RNC Chairman Michael Steele as a liability to his party.

When 104 GOP insiders were asked whether their party chairman was an asset or a liability, 71 percent said Steele was a liability, while only 20 percent said he was an asset. Another 9 percent said he was neither or both.

By comparison, 61 percent of 103 Democrat insiders said that DNC Chair Tim Kaine was an asset and only 16 percent said he was a liability. Another 23 percent said he was neither.

GOP insider quotes: “Congressional minorities need some guerrilla-style unpredictability. Steele just brings extra.”

“Steele is unconnected to the fundraising establishment and uninspiring to the rank and file. He is gaffe-prone and lacks gravitas.”