Saturday, January 31, 2009

Michael Steele Wins RNC Chair Race

Saturday, January 31, 2009 – by 1
Congratulations, Chairman Steele!

In the sixth ballot, Michael Steele beat Katon Dawson to become the new RNC Chairman. Here's how things played out:

First Ballot
  • Mike Duncan: 52
  • Michael Steele: 46
  • Katon Dawson: 28
  • Saul Aunzis: 22
  • Ken Blackwell: 20
Nobody dropped out. The rules do not require any candidates to be dropped, or to pull their names out of contention. Duncan's vote total was lower than expected (the audience gasped, according to National Review Online).

Second Ballot
  • Mike Duncan: 48
  • Michael Steele: 48
  • Katon Dawson: 29
  • Saul Aunzis: 24
  • Ken Blackwell: 19
No one dropped out here, either.

Third Ballot
  • Michael Steele: 51
  • Mike Duncan: 44
  • Katon Dawson: 34
  • Saul Aunzis: 24
  • Ken Blackwell: 15
Mike Duncan dropped out after the third ballot, without endorsing anyone.

Fourth Ballot
  • Katon Dawson: 62
  • Michael Steele: 60
  • Saul Aunzis: 31
  • Ken Blackwell: 15
Katon Dawson took the lead in the fourth ballot. Ken Blackwell withdrew, endorsing Michael Steele.

Fifth Ballot
  • Michael Steele: 79
  • Katon Dawson: 69
  • Saul Aunzis: 20
Saul Anuzis pulled out, without endorsing Steele or Dawson. Steele retook the lead.

Sixth Ballot
  • Michael Steele: 91
  • Katon Dawson: 77
Steele emerged victorious on the sixth ballot. Congratulations, Chairman Steele!

1 comment:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2009 at 4:46 AM

    What, now we go and find our own "magic Negro"?

    This is a very, very sad day for America. The election of Steele proves that the Republican party will not go in the direction they need to for the sake of our country. They can expect to be in the minority for quite some time to come.

    Are you a true conservative or just a kool aid drinker? If you are a true conservative then you would listen to what this other true conservative has to say about him.

    http://preview.tinyurl.com/deacesteelernc

    Steve Deace is so right about him.

    He's a RINO. On that we can be clear. This proves that the Republican Party's move to the Left might be a permanent legacy of the Bush years.

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