By GottaLaff

Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele praised Bob McDonnell Saturday for receiving the official nomination in the state's gubernatorial race, and said he is part of a "Republican renaissance that starts this year in Virginia."“I would like to congratulate Bob McDonnell for being selected by Virginia Republicans today as their candidate for governor," Steele said in a statement. "It is going to be a tough fight, but we are well positioned for victory in November."