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  • Former Chair of the Republican National Committee
  • MSNBC Political Analyst

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As former chairman of the Republican National Committee (RNC), Michael Steele was charged with revitalizing the Republican Party. He is an expert on political strategy, fund-raising, PACs, and election reform. Steele made history in 2003 as the first African American elected to statewide office in Maryland, and again with his subsequent chairmanship of the RNC. A self-described "Lincoln Republican," he also served as Chairman of the GOPAC. Under Steele's leadership, the RNC broke fundraising records in the 2010 cycle by raising more than $192 million and Republicans won 63 House seats, the biggest pickup since 1938.

 

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  • National Association of Health Services Executives
  • Western Carolina University
  • SVN Alliance
  • Eagleton Institute, Rutgers University
  • Newington Cropsey Foundation
Rave Reviews About Michael Steele
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“One of the nicest, most congenial guest speakers we have ever had and extraordinarily easy to work with. Mr. Steele was a pleasure.”

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"Everything went extremely well! Mr. Steele was a great addition to the panel...It was very well received by our members and friends."

-National Association of Health Services Executives

"He was phenomenal. What a perfectly brilliant evening we enjoyed with Mr. Steele! His public persona proved authentic; he revealed to us an amazingly generous spirit, as well as well-received words of wisdom. I have heard nothing but praise and gratitude today by those who had the privilege to attend the event, as well as from those who watched on live-stream. It may not be unusual that we have the honor to host stellar distinguished speakers, nor unreasonable to expect them to be brilliant and hopefully even inspiring. However, I believe it may be somewhat unusual to have the opportunity to spend time with someone who embraces his message with such honesty and humor and warmth. Mr. Steele’s words encouraging our students to ‘step up’ and to ‘use their voice’ to become selfless leaders, were not only a call to action for the new generation we were there to celebrate, but a much needed reminder for those of us not so young anymore. I felt refreshed and a renewed sense of ‘can do’ after listening to him speak. I’m grateful to have found myself also inspired."

-Western Carolina University

"The event went very well and the feedback on the presentation has been incredibly positive. Michael was incredibly relevant and brought to light many of the facts we do not hear on a regular basis. We are a relatively partisan “non-partisan” club if that makes sense. We typically get a lot of pushback from the half of the membership that does not feel represented at the annual dinner. That was not the case at all this year. I had an opportunity to take Michael and my dad to lunch and we spent a couple hours together prior to the event. I have to say it was one of the most informative interactions I have ever had. I would recommend Michael to any group looking for a speaker."

-The Tiger Bay Club of Volusia County

"The event was great! Everything worked out perfectly and Mr. Steele's talk was wonderful; our staff and the students/community members all had positive reactions."

-Eagleton Institute, Rutgers University
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Solutions to Move America Forward – A View from Both Sides of the Aisle

When paired with a speaker with contrasting ideals; Michael S. Steele expertly presents a compelling point-counterpoint debate over some of the major issues that will impact the nation. ...

When paired with a speaker with contrasting ideals; Michael S. Steele expertly presents a compelling point-counterpoint debate over some of the major issues that will impact the nation.

Inspired and Inspiring Leadership

Michael S. Steele delivers a stirring presentation on his personal journey from his childhood as the son of a working mother in Washington, DC, to his difficulties in college, his years in a Catholic seminary, and his election to public office and rise in the Republican Party. He is a role model and ...

Michael S. Steele delivers a stirring presentation on his personal journey from his childhood as the son of a working mother in Washington, DC, to his difficulties in college, his years in a Catholic seminary, and his election to public office and rise in the Republican Party. He is a role model and leader whose personal story of struggle and fortitude inspires audiences of all ages.

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Right Now

Right Now

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Press & Media
I coined a phrase Trump keeps using. He doesn't understand it. [video] - MSNBC
‘You think this is normal and ok’: Michael Steele on Trump’s Executive Order singling out a law firm - MSNBC
‘Trump’s people don’t care’: Michael Steele on GOP’s lack of remorse after Signal chat scandal [video] - MSNBC
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Biography

Michael Steele served as the first African-American chairman of the Republican National Committee, and former Lieutenant governor of Maryland, and the first African American elected to statewide office in Maryland. Until recently he was President and CEO of The Steele Group, a consulting firm working with institutional and individual clients to design overall business development, investor, networking, and communications strategies.

Mr. Steele is currently a political analyst for MSNBC. Mr. Steele’s ability as a communicator and analyst have long been showcased by his position as a contributor on the Fox News Channel and as a regular host for the Salem Radio Network’s nationally syndicated Morning in America Show. Additionally, Mr. Steele has been an entertaining and eloquent guest on cable political talk shows such as HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher and Comedy Central’s Daily Show and The Colbert Report.

As chairman of the RNC, Mr. Steele was charged with revitalizing the Republican Party. A self-described “Lincoln Republican,” under Steele’s leadership the RNC broke fundraising records (over $198 million raised during the 2010 Congressional cycle) and Republicans won 63 House seats, the biggest pickup since 1938. His commitment to grassroots organization and party building at the state and local levels produced 12 governorships and the greatest share of state legislative seats since 1928 (over 600 seats).

As Lt. Governor of Maryland, Mr. Steele’s priorities included reforming the state’s Minority Business Enterprise program, improving the quality of Maryland’s public education system (he championed the State’s historic Charter School law), expanding economic development in the state and fostering cooperation between government and faith-based organizations to help those in need.

Mr. Steele writes a regular column for The Root.com and BET.com and his writings on law, business and politics have appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Times, Politico.com, Townhall.com, ,The Journal of International Security Affairs and Catholic University Law Review, among others. He is the recent author of Right Now: A 12-Step Program for Defeating the Obama Agenda, which is a call to arms for grassroots America.

Born at Andrews Air Force Base in Prince George’s County, Maryland, Mr. Steele was raised in Washington, DC. He spent three years in the Order of St. Augustine in preparation for the priesthood. He is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University (‘81’), Georgetown Law Center (’91), and an Aspen Institute Rodel Fellow in Public Leadership. Mr. Steele is a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Landover Hills, MD, where he attends mass regularly with his wife Andrea.

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