Ex-convict-Ku Klux Klansman David Duke, the former Republican member of the Louisiana House of Representatives, says the new African-American chief of the GOP is a “racist” and an “Obama Jr.,” who will run “rank-and-file” Republicans out of the party. Michael Steele, who formerly served as the lieutenant governor of Maryland, is the first Black person chosen to head the Republican Party, of which Duke was a longtime member. Read about what Duke said about Steele here.

Obamas seek perfect school for their girls. This week Michelle Obama visited schools in search of the perfect place for “First Family daughters” to attend.  While no decision has been released, on Monday Michelle Obama visited two private schools: Georgetown Day School and Chelsea Clinton’s alma mater, Sidwell Friends School. Read the rest here.

Steele is likely to seek  the top GOP post.  Michael Steele, former lieutenant governor of Maryland, has decided to run for the chairmanship of the Republican National Committee, reports FOX News. The Black Republican reportedly is talking with Newt Gingrich to win the former House speaker’s endorsement, FOX News says. Steele declined to comment, but a source close to him said Steele could announce his candidacy today. The source also contradicted a report in Tuesday’s Washington Times that Steele and Gingrich were competing for the RNC post. “There is no fight,” the source said. “This tension between Michael Steele and Newt Gingrich is totally fabricated and, in fact, Gingrich and Steele are working together to create a new strategy for the direction of the GOP.” In a statement issued by the former House speaker, Gingrich said he was not interested in the RNC chairmanship.