Having won 91 votes, out of the 85 required to clinch, former Maryland Lt. Gov. Michael Steele has become the Chairman of the Republican National Committee.

Steele is delivering his victory speech now. “Those of you who wish to obstruct, be ready to get knocked over.” He says we need to bring the party to every corner of the country. We are “the conservative party of the United States”. “We will cede to no one on principles”. “Get ready, baby, it’s time to turn it on…”