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RNC’s ‘anonymous chairman ’ steps into glaring 2008 election spotlight
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| Last Edited | ArmyDem Apr 25, 2008 08:26am |
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| News Date | Thursday, April 24, 2008 02:00:00 PM UTC0:0 |
| Description | By Sam Youngman
Posted: 04/24/08 07:25 PM [ET]
At this spring’s annual Gridiron Club dinner, Robert “Mike” Duncan’s routine was that of “the anonymous chairman,” a somewhat self-deprecating recognition that he is not as well-known outside the Beltway as his Democratic counterpart, Howard Dean.
But both Duncan, chairman of the Republican National Committee (RNC), and many high-profile Republicans say his low-key style makes him the right guy to play a crucial role in Sen. John McCain’s (R-Ariz.) bid for the White House.
“He understands that the limelight is supposed to be shining on the presidential candidate and not the committee chairman,” Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) told The Hill. “And Mike is quite comfortable with that.”
Duncan, the consummate party man and longtime Kentucky committeeman, seems to embrace his behind-the-scenes role. |
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