IMO, from the things I have read, Steele seems like a moderate to me.
Too mushy for you?
How about oh say.....James Dobson?
Some moderate views but not a true moderate. I like Steele. His views are close to mine and I think he would be a great leader of the party. Check out where he stands:
http://www.issues2000.org/Senate/Michael_Steele.htm
That's why he'll be a fine RNC Chair, continue to pander to the muddled middle rather than to the right extremists that are running like hell.