Former Maryland Lt. Governor Michael Steele, pictured here with Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty in November, is one of two African-Americans vying to be Chairman of the Republican National Committee. (Photo by Freddie Lee/FOX News Sunday via Getty Images)
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Six candidates vying to be the next chairman of the Republican National Committee stressed a return to the party's core principles at a forum this week at the National Press Club.
Members of the RNC will decide among them when they convene in Washington on Jan. 28.
Mike Duncan, who is the current chair of the RNC, appeared at this week's forum with Saul Anuzis of Michigan, Ken Blackwell of Ohio, Katon Dawson of South Carolina, Chip Saltsman of Tennessee and Michael Steele of Maryland.
The debate was moderated by Grover Nordquist, president of Americans for Tax Reform.
Guests
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Saul Anuzis: Chairman, Republican Party of Michigan
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Ken Blackwell: Former Secretary of State, Ohio
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Katon Dawson: Chairman, Republican Party of South Carolina
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Mike Duncan: Chairman, RNC
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Chip Saltsman: Former chairman, Republican Party of Tennessee
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Michael Steele: Chairman, GOPAC
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