In November 2010, Ayers was widely touted as a potential replacement for Michael Steele as Chairman of the Republican National Committee.
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On his February 28, 2009 show, while discussing the Republican National Committee's attempts to gain popularity with the black community, Hughley expressed an opinion to RNC's Chairman Michael Steele and rapper Chuck D, that some have called controversial.
Reince Priebus is the current Chairman of RNC, having won the last election after controversial Chairman Michael Steele withdrew his rebid nomination.