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January 18, 2011

Priebus Elected New RNC Chair 
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Wisconsin Republican Party chair Reince Priebus has been elected the new
head of the Republican National Committee. Priebus replaces Michael
Steele, who aborted his bid for a second term after falling behind in
early voting last week. Priebus has set a fundraising goal of $400
million in the next two years.



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