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Michael Steele and the Katon Dawson Republican National Committee Coup
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
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.
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Michael B. Mukasey is President Bush’s Choice as the Next Attorney General
President Bush, right, announces his choice for attorney general, retired federal judge Michael Mukasey, left, replacing Alberto Gonzales, Monday, Sept. 17, 2007, in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington.
Bush picks Mukasey for attorney general
President Bush, seeking to avert a possible confirmation fight over a more partisan candidate, chose retired federal judge Michael B. Mukasey Monday to replace Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. “Judge Mukasey is clear-eyed about the threat our nation faces,” Bush said.
If confirmed by the Senate, Mukasey, who has handled terrorism cases for more than a decade, would become Bush’s third attorney general. Bush said that as chief judge of the busy U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, Mukasey presided over high-profile national security cases.
“He knows what it takes to fight this war effectively and he knows how to do it in a manner consistent with our laws and our Constitution,” Bush said, standing next Mukasey in the Rose Garden.
Bush urged the Senate to quickly confirm Mukasey.
A good solid choice.
The best result from the Democrats indicating that Theodore Olson was too partisan and unacceptable is that Olson is now free to aid Rudy Giuliani in his quest for the GOP Presidential nomination.
In the Giuliani administration, you can bet that should Rudy pick Olson, he would fight for his confirmation.
Oh! I almost forgot to mention that Mukasey is a close ally of Rudy Giuliani as is Theodore Olson.
Stay tuned as the Democrats milk and drag out Mukasey’s confirmation process in order to receive more television time to attack the Bush Administration.
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