Michael Steele to head the RNC

Former Lt. Gov of Maryland Michael Steele lasted out the competition over several ballots and became Chairman of the Republican National Committee. A moderate conservative,Steele is being billed as a devout Catholic and anti-abortion. The first black to head the Republican Party he deserves congratulations. He defeated several candidates who were tainted with racist leanings and were beyond the pale conservatives. In his acceptance speech, Steele hinted that he would borrow from Howard Dean's playbook that was so successful for Democrats. An outsider--he's not even a commiteeman, he vows to rebuild the Republican Party in the Northeast. I expect regular Republicans will welcome his election but I also expect a far-right backlash. A gut instinct--biggest loser from Steele's election is Bobby Jindal.