Michael Steele, the former lt. Governor of Maryland and a controversial failed Senate Candidate of 2006 has been selected the first Black leader of the Republican National Committee, as reported by the BBC
Mr Steele won in the sixth ballot, with 91 votes out of a possible 168. His nearest rival, Katon Dawson, received the remaining 77 votes.
Correspondents say Mr Steele was the most moderate of the five candidates who stood for the position.
Duncan, having dropped out in the early rounds of voting, supported Mr. Steele.
The article also notes that Mr. Steele, former head of GOPAC, has learned some lessons from the Obama campaign on grassroots and organization.
As chairman of the Republican National Committee, Mr Steele will be in charge of overseeing the party's campaigning efforts nationwide.
He fought for the position on a platform of rebranding the party and finding ways to use new technology to connect with the conservative grassroots.
Many have called the GOP the party of Rich WHITE Men, I wonder what the reaction will be to Mr. Steele overseeing campaigning efforts? Who among us can forget the "Cookie Incident" of 2002? Will Mr. Steele be too moderate for a rabid base? or will he kowtow to the whims of the staunch and vocal members of the party?
UPDATE: desmoinesdem has posted a DIARY earlier with more/different information, even earlier, yesterday, webetterwinthistime posted THIS. Please give them a read.