Maryland: Rnc

January 31, 2009 - 06:34 am

Congratulations to Michael Steele on Becoming RNC Chair! Comeuppance is Sweet, but Successful Leadership and Politicking Are the Best Revenge

By Vatz (noreply@blogger.com)

-- Richard E. Vatz

Weeks following the zenith of the outcry over the contemptible “Barack the Magic Negro” CD, first aired in 2007 on Rush Limbaugh’s show, which was sent by one of his opponents to the Republican National Committee and others, Michael Steele has won a toughly fought battle to be Chairman of the Republican National Committee.

This is not only good news for the Republican Party and conservatives throughout the United States, it is also good news for Maryland, the state of origin of the first African-American elected to statewide office in the "Free State.

January 30, 2009 - 04:32 pm

NEWS FEED: Baltimore Sun

Steele wins RNC chair

By Matthew Hay Brown

Former Maryland Lt. Gov. Michael Steele has just been elected chairman of the Republican National Committee, beating South Carolina Republican Chairman Katon Dawson 91-77 in the sixth round of voting. Steele becomes the party's first black chairman. As Paul West...

January 30, 2009 - 04:23 pm

NEWS FEED: Baltimore Sun

Steele wins RNC chair

By Matthew Hay Brown

Former Maryland Lt. Gov. Michael Steele has been elected chairman of the Republican National Committee, beating South Carolina Republican Chairman Katon Dawson 91-77 in the fifth round of voting. Steele is the party's first black chairman. As Paul West writes,...

January 30, 2009 - 01:45 pm

NEWS FEED: Baltimore Sun

Third Round RNC Balloting: Steele Pulls Ahead

By Paul West

Here are the results of the third round of the race for RNC chairman. It takes 85 votes to win. Michael Steele--51 Mike Duncan (incumbent)--44 Katon Dawson--34 Saul Anuzis--24 Ken Blackwell--15 See earlier posts today on the Maryland Politics blog...

January 30, 2009 - 01:45 pm

NEWS FEED: Baltimore Sun

Third Round RNC Balloting: Steele Pulls Ahead

By Paul West

January 30, 2009 - 12:55 pm

NEWS FEED: Baltimore Sun

Second Round RNC Balloting: Steele Tied for Lead

By Paul West

Here are the results of the second round of balloting in the race for RNC chairman. Refer to previous posting on the Maryland Politics blog to compare changes from the first round. Remember, it takes 85 to win. Mike Duncan...

January 30, 2009 - 12:55 pm

NEWS FEED: Baltimore Sun

Second Round RNC Balloting: Steele Tied for Lead

By Paul West

January 30, 2009 - 12:09 pm

NEWS FEED: Baltimore Sun

First Round RNC Election: Duncan Leads, Steele A Close Second

By Paul West

Here are the results of the first round of the RNC Chairman's election: Mike Duncan (incumbent)--52 Michael Steele--46 Katon Dawson--28 Saul Anuzis--22 Ken Blackwell--20 Applause greeted Steele's second-place total, which was much closer to Duncan than many had anticipated. The...

January 30, 2009 - 12:09 pm

NEWS FEED: Baltimore Sun

First Round RNC Election: Duncan Leads, Steele A Close Second

By Paul West

January 30, 2009 - 11:35 am

NEWS FEED: Baltimore Sun

RNC Balloting Begins

By Paul West

The first ballot of the RNC chairman's race is now under way. Unless one of the candidates wins a majority, it won't be the last. Nominating speeches were made for each of the five candidates this morning. The incumbent chairman,...

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Maryland: Rnc

Congratulations to Michael Steele on Becoming RNC Chair! Comeuppance is Sweet, but Successful Leadership and Politicking Are the Best Revenge

Steele wins RNC chair

Steele wins RNC chair

Third Round RNC Balloting: Steele Pulls Ahead

Third Round RNC Balloting: Steele Pulls Ahead

Second Round RNC Balloting: Steele Tied for Lead

Second Round RNC Balloting: Steele Tied for Lead

First Round RNC Election: Duncan Leads, Steele A Close Second

First Round RNC Election: Duncan Leads, Steele A Close Second

RNC Balloting Begins