Block That Metaphor!

The Republican National Committee's chief gaffer, Michael Steele, asked if his party is ready to lead if they regain control of Congress, utters this gnomic comment:

"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."