Here in Virginia. I don't know a lot about him. I do know is that the head of the party should at least be willing to seen supporting the President of US who happens to be of the same party.
I also didnt like it when Steele tried to move himself away from George Bush, but looking back it was the right thing to do. Those who stuck with Bush are now on the Outside looking in. Not that Steele isnt doing the same, but he made the right move IMO. He just couldnt beat the Democrat machine in Maryland.
Maryland Democrats would vote for a fence post as long as it leaned to the left.
He is one of the strong conservatives of the party and IMO, a better choice than Newt.