Was Chairman Michael Steele forced to kneel and kiss the ring of power before Rush all mighty?

The Republican chairman, Michael Steele, was forced to bow to the true leader of the Republican party. Does this invalidate Steele as the voice of the Republican party? Michael Steele's statement was true. Rush does not make policy or decisions he is a mere entertainer. What does it say about the party when the chairman is forced to kneel and kiss the ring of a mere jester?