Absolutely correct. Steele was bashed on several threads.
I'm almost certain, Mel Martinez is temporary and nearly as certain that Michael Steele is going to get a cabinet postion so he will GOOD good for a VP choice.
The RNC chair was great under Haley Barbour, and maybe Martinez is good at attracting the big donors (employers of illegals). :)
There is an excellent post which will be available shortly. The Ambassador to the European Union was a recess appointment in January - Steele can take over the role. He can gain foreign policy experience which will assist a VP bid.
Regards, Ivan