Michael Steele and the Katon Dawson Republican National Committee Coup

There is more about Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele being on thin ice. And, guess who is instigating the FLAP?

Katon Dawson, who came in second to Steele in January.

Republican insiders tell Political Wire that a no confidence vote on RNC Chairman Michael Steele is likely to be called after the NY-20 special election on March 31 — regardless of whether Republicans win the seat or not.

Katon Dawson, who came in second in the January RNC vote, is said to be quietly organizing a vote and is getting the support of several state party chairmen who want to dump Steele.

Flap agrees with Jim Geraghty over at National Review that Steele will NOT be replaced no matter what happens in the New York 20th Congressional race.

However, if the FBI investigation into his sister and his 2006 Senate campaign sprouts new legs, Steele could be forced to resign.

Probably much to the relief of the old guard on the RNC.

But, the next in line will NOT be Katon Dawson, despite his machinations.