Republican National Committee chairman Michael Steele has lost a staunch ally in his bid for a second term as another contender continues racking up support and momentum.
On Sunday, California national committee member Shawn Steel made public his decision to back Wisconsin Republican Party chairman Reince Priebus. The Californian had been a key member of Steele’s kitchen cabinet and one of the incumbent chairman’s top defenders.
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Reid Wilson – National Journal