Republican National Committee chairman Michael Steele has surprised many by deciding to run again for his job.
Steele has been the subject of widespread criticism, including from Connecticut's GOP chairman, Christopher Healy. That criticism came despite a huge Republican tidal wave in November's election, which swept the GOP back into control of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Some insiders said that the wave had nothing to do with Steele, and he should not receive much of the credit.
Healy had initially considered running for RNC chair himself, but he has decided against making a formal run. Instead, he is supporting Gentry Collins, who had previously worked with Steele as the party's political director.