Jan. 30, 2009--A
lottery determined the sequence of nominating and seconding
speeches. Oklahoma Republican Party chairman Gary Jones led off,
nominating Ken Blackwell. Jones said he was "looking for someone
to
complement what I do." He noted Blackwell's record of success in
seeking elective office (13 and 4) and said that Chip Saltsman had been
making calls on Blackwell's behalf. Joyce Lyons Terhes,
National Committeewoman from Maryland, nominated Steele. The
new Iowa Republican Party chairman, Matt Strawn, was the first of four
speakers for Duncan. Glenn McCall, second vice
chairman of the South Carolina. Republican Party,
nominated Dawson. Keith Butler, RNC Committeman from Michigan,
nominated Anuzis. Under the rules, a candidate can stay in the
race until he or she chose to withdraw. Voting continues until
one
candidate achieves a simple majority (85 votes).
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