Will Michael Steele Seek Re-election as RNC Chair? Sources Say Yes

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Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele is expected to announce this evening whether he will seek a second term in his current post, and one source tells the Washington Post that the embattled leader will throw his hat into the ring.

Steele has told RNC members that he will announce his intentions in a conference call with supporters Monday night. The Post's Chris Cillizza says Steele has done little to prepare and launch a new campaign, but notes that a Republican insider who recently spoke to Steele says he plans to run for another two-year term.

Fox News first reported Monday that Steele will not run but later cited two RNC members who said he would.

If he does seek re-election, there will be plenty of competition. Other announced candidates are former Michigan GOP Chairman Saul Anuzis, former RNC co-chairwoman Ann Wagner, former RNC official Gentry Collins, Wisconsin GOP Chairman Reince Priebus and former RNC official Maria Cino.

The RNC has 168 members and 85 votes are needed to claim the chairmanship.

Steele, a former Maryland lieutenant governor, has been criticized for fundraising shortcomings, alleged mismanagement of the national committee and embarrassing loose-cannon comments.

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nos2001

sara palin should replace him. she is a favorite of conservatives and has a history of raising money..a lot of repubs became rhinos after being elected. this is why they have been losing elections. the only hope for the repub party is to become once and for all what they were supposed to be. conservative...the old have to be replaced... every rhino -dump therm. it can be done. here in sc we got rid of bob inglis, lindsey graham is next.

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