1. He had a close working relationship with Trump.
During his acceptance speech, Trump called Priebus to the microphone, saying he was a "superstar" with whom he never had a "bad second." Unlike many Republicans, Priebus remained neutral on Trump during the primary and then, once he became the party's nominee, threw his support behind him.
2. He ran for public office only once — and lost.
3. He’s the longest-serving chairman of the Republican National Committee.
Priebus was elected chairman of the Wisconsin Republican Party in 2007 — at 32, the youngest person ever to hold this position. In this role, he helped turn Wisconsin from a state run by Democrats to one that is overwhelmingly Republican. In 2010, both Wisconsin state legislatures flipped Republican and Republican Scott Walker became governor.
4. He urged Republicans to be a more inclusive party.
The report said Republicans needed to appeal more to women. “Our candidates … need to use language that addresses concerns that are on women's minds in order to let them know we are fighting for them.”
Trump, of course, used language throughout his campaign (and before it) that demeans women. When audio of Trump saying he grabs women "by the pussy," Priebus condemned the remarks. "No woman should ever be described in these terms or talked about in this manner. Ever," he said in a statement. Despite his condemnation, Priebus stood by Trump even as other Republicans withdrew their support.
5. He believes marriage should be between a man and a woman.
6. He worked for the NAACP.
7. He said the “war on women” is fiction.
8. He is strongly pro-life.
9. He is married to his high-school sweetheart.
10. He has a unique name.
Reince, which rhymes with “pints,” is short for Rheinhold. His father is of German descent — Rheinhold is a German name — while his mother is of Greek descent (although she was actually born in Sudan, where she lived for 20 years).
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