Topic: Michael Steele

USA

GOP has new face, but brand has far to go

Republicans elect new chairman, Michael Steele, but are split on the future direction of the party.

Republicans name an African American as their party chairman

G.O.P. leaders acknowledge they have a lot of rebuilding to do in order to confront a Democratic Party which won 95 percent of the black vote in the presidential election.

Race reemerges as issue for GOP

A controversial parody raises broader questions about the Republican Party’s outreach.

Opinion: Why some blacks still might not vote for Obama

There are more factors than race. Just look to recent history for proof.