Future Republican Leaders tap Steele for RNC Chair

Young activists join together to discuss future of GOP
WASHINGTON – More than 150 Republican youth activists named former Maryland Lt. Governor Michael Steele as their choice to become the next chairman of the Republican National Committee as part of an event, held at the Capitol Hill Club, which brought together young activists from Greater Washington to discuss the future of the GOP.

In a preferential straw poll conducted at the event, Steele was the choice of 68% of voters. Former Tennessee GOP Chairman Chip Saltsman came in a distant second with 7.7%, while current RNC Chairman Mike Duncan and Michigan GOP Chairman Saul Anuzis tied for third with 6.4%.

The full results are:
Michael Steele 68.0%
Chip Saltsman 7.7%
Mike Duncan 6.4%
Saul Anuzis 6.4%
No Preference 5.1%
Katon Dawson 3.9%
Ken Blackwell 2.6%

The open forum was comprised of young Republicans who are members of Congressional and administration staffs, public affairs advocates, conservative columnists and bloggers, and members of the military and military families.

Forum organizers held discussions on grassroots advocacy, building Republican activism on the Internet, and how the Republican Party can engage younger supporters. Panelists included Princella Smith of Republicans Helping Republicans, Patrick Ruffini and Mindy Finn of RebuildtheParty.com, Moshe Starkman of YRNetwork.com, Christopher Malagisi of the Young Conservative Coalition, Mario Lopez of the Republican Leadership Fund, D.J. Jordan of HipHopRepublican.com and Republican activist Shannon Reeves.

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