What Steele Means for the GOP

Matt Lewis | January 31, 2009 5:55 PM

Regardless of what you think about Michael Steele, it is clear that his election sends a message that the GOP is, at least, serious about change.

In my estimation, after eight years of

George W. Bush, that is an important first step.

Early news coverage has been very positive. Of course, his long-term effectiveness as a leader will be the true test. But there is no doubt the GOP has symbolicly turned the page. This will be very interesting to watch...