By — Geoff Bennett Geoff Bennett Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/former-rnc-chair-ronna-mcdaniel-on-gops-political-challenges Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio Ronna McDaniel served as chairwoman of the Republican National Committee during President Trump’s first term. Now, she’s a surrogate for Mike Rogers’ Senate campaign in Michigan. McDaniel joined Geoff Bennett to discuss the race. Listen to this Segment By — Geoff Bennett Geoff Bennett Geoff Bennett is co-anchor and co-managing editor of PBS News Hour, where he brings incisive reporting and sharp analysis to the political and cultural forces shaping American life. @GeoffRBennett
Former RNC chair Ronna McDaniel on GOP's political challenges
In short
The former Republican National Committee chairwoman is currently serving as a surrogate for Mike Rogers' Senate campaign in Michigan. In a discussion with PBS News Hour's Geoff Bennett, she examined the dynamics of the local race alongside the broader political landscape facing the GOP. Bennett, who is co-anchor and co-managing editor of the program, hosted the segment focusing on McDaniel's perspective regarding the party's current electoral efforts.
Key points
- Mike Rogers has secured the backing of former RNC chairwoman Ronna McDaniel for his Michi…: Mike Rogers has secured the backing of former RNC chairwoman Ronna McDaniel for his Michigan Senate run.
- McDaniel is utilizing her national leadership background to weigh in on broad GOP elector…: McDaniel is utilizing her national leadership background to weigh in on broad GOP electoral hurdles.
- The Michigan Senate race remains a major focus of national media scrutiny and party campa…: The Michigan Senate race remains a major focus of national media scrutiny and party campaign efforts.