In 2008 Michael Steele left the RLC, of which he was a founding member of in 1993 citing disagreements over endorsing primary candidates, though some contend that his departure was a politically convenient effort to boost his chances of becoming the RNC chair.
Michael Steele left the RLC. This was in 2008. He was a founding member of in 1993 citing disagreements over endorsing primary candidates. His departure was a politically convenient effort to boost his chances of becoming the RNC chair of the RLC. Some contend this.