Republican Leaders Show Support for the new RNC Chairman, Michael Steele
McConnell Congratulates Michael Steele on Election to RNC Chair
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell made the following statement Friday congratulating Michael Steele on his election as Republican National Committee Chairman:
“I congratulate Michael Steele on his historic election as Chairman of the Republican National Committee. Chairman Steele will be a strong voice for Republicans across the country and I look forward to working with him, House Republican Leader John Boehner, our great Republican Governors, and all Republicans, to compete for every vote, in every state of our great country.”
Boehner Congratulates Steele on Election to RNC Chair
WASHINGTON, DC – House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) today congratulated former Maryland Lt. Governor Michael Steele on his election to serve as Chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC) for the 2009/2010 election cycle. Boehner released the following statement:
“I’m proud to congratulate Michael Steele, who will help rebuild the GOP – from the bottom up – as a stronger, more principled, more inclusive party.
“Our economic recovery plan demonstrated this week that Republicans won’t settle for being the party of generic opposition. We’re going to be bold, engaged, and proactive. Michael will be one of the key leaders of this renewed GOP, one rooted in better ideas and solutions to the challenges facing all Americans -- not the select or favored few.
“I look forward to working closely with Michael and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell from Kentucky to help make sure Republican candidates are competitive in every corner of the country.
“I’d also like to thank Mike Duncan for all of his work on behalf of House Republicans. Mike did an impressive job steering the RNC through a difficult cycle and I’m grateful for his service.”
Cantor Congratulates Steele On Victory
WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Republican Whip Eric Cantor (R-VA) today issued the following statement congratulating former Maryland Lieutenant Governor Michael Steele on his election to be the next Chairman of the Republican National Committee:
"With his historic election today, Michael Steele will lead the Republican National Committee at a critical juncture both for our country and for our party. While the challenges we face are many, our confidence in Mike is strong. As Chairman, he will bring a renewed energy to the RNC and strong leadership shaped by experience at all levels of our party.
"I congratulate Mike on his victory, and am eager to work together with him to help shape our positive vision for the future of our country."
RGA Congratulates Michael Steele
Washington, D.C. – The Republican Governors Association congratulates Michael Steele on being elected Chairman of the Republican National Committee. RGA Chairman Governor Mark Sanford and Vice Chairman Governor Haley Barbour released the following statements congratulating the new Chairman.
RGA Chairman Governor Mark Sanford: “The Republican Governors Association knows how important Governors will be to the future growth of the Republican Party and we are ready to work with the RNC to rebuild the GOP. Strong gubernatorial candidates at the top of the ticket can have a tremendous impact on down-ballot races, particularly in non-presidential years like 2010 when there will be 36 governors’ races. We look forward to working with the RNC team to implement a plan that makes sure the Party’s resources are used effectively in 2010. In this regard, Haley and I look forward to working with Chairman Steele.”
RGA Vice Chairman Governor Haley Barbour: “The Republican Party is most successful when it focuses on building from the bottom up, which results in strong gubernatorial candidates and strong state parties. The RGA is prepared to work with the RNC to make sure we have both. The RNC will also be able to use Governors as examples of Republican leaders who offer effective, conservative solutions even as the Democrats control Washington. Congratulations, Chairman Steele. Republican Governors look forward to working with you.”
Cornyn Congratulates Steele on Election to Chair the Republican National Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. –U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, Chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC), made the following statement today regarding the election of Michael Steele as Chairman of the Republican National Committee:
“I congratulate Michael Steele on his impressive victory today. Over the past several months, he has laid forth a clear, commonsense plan that will allow our Party to remain true to its core principles, while simultaneously ushering in the bold, fresh ideas that the American people expect from their elected officials.
“As a proven statewide winner in the very blue state of Maryland, Michael will help bring our message to traditionally-blue areas of the country where we must become competitive if we hope to regain our majority.
“I look forward to working with him closely during these next two years in what promises to be a challenging, yet promising, campaign cycle.”
Sessions Congratulates Steele on Election as RNC Chairman
Washington- NRCC Chairman Pete Sessions released the following statement today to congratulate Michael Steele on his election as Chairman of the Republican National Committee (RNC):
“Michael Steele’s election as Chairman of the Republican National Committee is an historic achievement for our Party and our country. Together, the RNC and the NRCC will work to address the concerns of all Americans in the spirit of President Lincoln. Having had the privilege of working with Michael Steele before, I look forward to working with him again as we grow our party and fight our way back to a Majority in Congress.”
