Young Republicans Want Michael Steele for RNC Chairman – Flap Endorses Steele
A survey conducted for the Young Republican National Federation, which claims more than 10,000 members, finds that the RNC chairman candidates’ views on social issues are important to only 6% of the 1,249-person sample. The candidates’ positions on the economy and job creation were most in demand, followed by their views on taxes, energy independence and national security. Illegal immigration, a subject of outsize importance to the vocal wing of the party, ranked 8th out of 10; only five percent of the members said that they were curious about how candidates would talk about the subject.
According to a YRNF spokesperson, self-identified social conservatives were well represented in the survey.
In terms of priorities for next RNC head, exploiting advances in social media and technology were high on list, but even more simply, survey participants said they were ignored by the party leadership and hoped that the new RNC chair would integrate young voters into the overall political strategy.
Finally, “not supporting a candidate” outranked any particular candidate, though MD Lt. Gov. Michael Steele, garnered the support of 35% of the sample, followed by Ohio’s Ken Blackwell, Current RNC chairman Mike Duncan won 3% of the vote.
The YR”s have some good insight into the NEW direction of the party. Obviously, the politics of current RNC Chairman Mike Duncan have failed.
The election is tomorrow and Flap is most comfortable with Michael Steele and therefore ENDORSES him for Chairman.
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