Steele elected RNC chair, statements from Iowa GOP leaders
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) -- Iowa's three voting members of the Republican National Committee released the following statements upon the election of former Maryland Lt. Governor Michael Steele as RNC chairman.
RPI Chairman Matt Strawn:
"I am excited to work with Chairman Steele to advance our principled agenda, rebuild our party from the grassroots up, and elect Republicans all across Iowa. I am also encouraged by my conversations with Chairman Steele regarding Iowa's First in the Nation presidential status. I will work closely with him to ensure Iowa retains its leading role for the 2012 caucus and beyond"
National Committeeman Steve Scheffler:
"It is a new day. I am thrilled that our newly elected national party chairman, Michael Steele, is going to lead us to once again becoming the majority party--based on enunciating our winning conservative message, a 50 state strategy, and perfecting our technological and fundraising prowess."
National Committeewoman Kim Lehman:
"With sincere honor, I support and congratulate Chairman Steele. I look forward to working with him in the defense of families, our liberties and the security of our country. Chairman Steele has committed, with great clarity, his ability to bring this party back to its greatness, which transcends politics."
