RNC Chief Of Staff McKay Resigns
Apr 5, 2010 6 Comments ›› Pat Dollard
Republican National Committee chief of staff Ken McKay resigned Monday, becoming the highest-ranking official to depart the committee after revelations that the national party spent nearly $2,000 at a California sex club.
Doug Heye, communications director for the RNC, declined to say if McKay was asked to resign but indicated the move was directly related to the money spent at the now-infamous Voyeur Club and broader concerns about the party’s fundraising and Chairman Michael Steele.
“This is about ensuring that we have the tightest financial controls in place and to ensure that every nickel we spend is done with the goal of winning in November,†said Heye.
He added: “The chairman wanted to take swift action so that we can move forward.â€
McKay didn’t immediately respond to an e-mail requesting comment.
Starting immediately, Mike Leavitt will become the new RNC chief of staff. Leavitt worked at the committee with Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell’s campaign last year and in February became deputy chief of staff. He ran Steele’s unsuccessful U.S. Senate campaign in 2006.










