The New York Times
Fri, January 14, 2011 -- 5:25 PM ET
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Republican National Committee Selects Reince Priebus of Wisconsin as Chairman
The Republican National Committee selected a new chairman on
Friday, with Reince Priebus of Wisconsin surviving seven
contentious rounds of balloting to succeed Michael Steele as
party officials expressed a desire for new leadership to
prepare for the 2012 presidential election.
Mr. Priebus, who broke away from Mr. Steele's inner circle to
run against him, pledged to pay off the committee's $21
million debt and strengthen state parties across the country
to build upon the Republican victories in the midterm
elections. Mr. Priebus received 97 votes from the committee.
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