The source also contradicted a report in Tuesday’s Washington Times that Steele and Gingrich were competing for the RNC post. “There is no fight,” the source said. “This tension between Michael Steele and Newt Gingrich is totally fabricated and, in fact, Gingrich and Steele are working together to create a new strategy for the direction of the GOP.” In a statement issued by the former House speaker, Gingrich said he was not interested in seeking the post of Republican party chairman. “A number of people have asked me to consider running for Republican National Committee chair. They have been very flattering, and I am very honored by their support,” he said.