Michael Steele and the Katon Dawson Republican National Committee Coup
Posted by Flap in Katon Dawson, Michael Mukasey, Republican National Committee
Former Maryland Lt. Gov. Michael Steele speaks after being elected the first black Republican National Committee chairman in an election by the RNC during their winter meetings in Washington, January 30, 2009
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.
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