Michael Steele, former Lieutenant Governor of Maryland and current chairman of the Republican National Committee, today chided President Barack Obama for not putting “Taxation Without Representation” license plates on the presidential limousine. Steele made his remarks during WTOP’s “Politics Program With Mark Plotkin.”

In a statement to the press, D.C. GOP Chair Robert Kabel applauded Steele’s support of D.C. voting rights, stating, “Chairman Steele doesn’t just talk a good game but he enthusiastically believes in D.C. Voting Rights. District Republicans are honored to have a D.C. native leading our Party and talking about our issues.”

The D.C. GOP has long supported enfranchising District residents, and we know that in a personal capacity, D.C. native Steele has too. But is this a formal statement of policy from the Republican Party? If so, well, consider it time to party and get some legislation through Congress! If not, chalk it up to one more time where Steele says something that he has to backtrack on.