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Blackwell and Benkiser look to lead the RNC

 
WASHINGTON (CNN) – Former Ohio Secretary of State Ken Blackwell and Texas Republican Party Chair Tina Benkiser announced Tuesday they will run on the same ticket in the race to head the Republican National Committee. Blackwell would serve as chair and Benkiser would be the co-chair, according to letters sent to RNC members. The RNC will [...] (link)

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