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Reince Priebus Seals The Deal, Replaces Michael Steele at RNC

In a roller coaster of an election, Wisconsin GOP Chairman Reince Priebus seized the chairmanship of the Republican National Committee on Friday, replacing the controversial incumbent party chairman, Michael Steele, and defeating four other high-profile contenders. Priebus steadily gained support over seven rounds of balloting, finally clinching the chairmanship with 97 votes -- 54 more than second-place finisher Saul Anuzis. Long-time Republican operative Maria Cino finished in third place...Full Story
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