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Steele Out By April?
Talking Points Memo —
... GOPers are telling Taegan Goddard that Steele may face a no-confidence vote after the NY-20 special election on March 31 -- win or lose. ...
Blink And Miss Steele?
Oliver Willis —
He may face a no confidence vote. Oh my.
Michael Steele to face no confidence vote...spearheaded by Katon Dawson
doubleplusundead —
Michael Steele to face no confidence vote...spearheaded by Katon Dawson The media is already drooling over this , you can already hear, *Makes anchorman serious face* Today, Michael Steele, the GOP's first African American Chairman, was ousted as leader in a no confidence vote led by Katon Dawson. Dawson was famously part of a country club that refused minorities membership until recently.... Posted by: ...
TPMDC Morning Roundup
TPM Election Central —
... Taegan Goddard reports that Republicans insiders say Michael Steele is likely to face a no-confidence vote from RNC members after the March 31 special election for Kirsten Gillibrand's former House seat -- and this vote would happen regardless of the election results. ...
Katon Dawson, Former Member Of Whites-Only Club, Is Leading Charge For No-Confidence Vote In Steele
Think Progress —
... .” Now, it appears Steele will face a no-confidence vote and South Carolina GOP leader Katon Dawson — Steele’s former rival for RNC chair — may be leading the charge: ...
Michael Steele and the Katon Dawson Republican National Committee Coup
FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog —
... 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 ...
Long Knives for Steele Already?
James Richardson's Skepticians —
Katon Dawson , one time contender for the top Republican post, is quietly coordinating a vote of no confidence in newly-elected RNC Chairman Michael Steele after the NY 20 special election on March 31 – “regardless of whether Republicans win the seat or not,” reports Taegan Goddard . After an extremely divisive race for RNC Chairman, Steele, the former Chairman of ...
Long Knives for Steele Already?
RedState: Conservative News and Community —
... Katon Dawson, one time contender for the top Republican post, is quietly coordinating a vote of no confidence in newly-elected RNC Chairman Michael Steele after the NY 20 special election on March 31 – “regardless of whether Republicans win the seat or not,” reports Taegan Goddard. ...
Steele's Days May be Numbered
TPM Election Central —
... The latest bad news for Steele is a report that certain Republicans may be plotting a coup against him, a no-confidence vote to be held after the March 31 special election for Kirsten Gillibrand's former House seat is out of the way. ...
Michael Steele Ouster Rumor Real or Manufactured?
Politics Daily —
... be over before it really begins, if recent reports are true. Anonymous Republican sources have told 2 different outlets that Steele's ouster may be imminent. First, FiveThirtyEight's Nate Silver had this on Monday: According to multiple former high-level RNC staffers familiar with the dynamics involved, Steele is unlikely to survive in the post if favored Republican Jim Tedisco loses his open-seat race to Democrat Scott Murphy.Then, Taegan Goddard's Political Wire had this yesterday: Republican insiders tell Political Wire that a ...
NY-20: Murphy (D) Within Single Digits, Steele In Big Trouble If He Wins
Daily Kos —
... has cut ads and recorded "robocalls" for Murphy, while Paterson and Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) are helping him on the fundraising side. Murphy's upcoming disclosure report will show that he has ranked in well over $1 million, while Tedisco is approaching that threshold as well, according to sources from both parties. Here's the thing: despite the Republicans' best efforts, Murphy is gaining. And that means mayday for RNC chairman Michael Steele, who is likely to lose his job if Murphy wins the election. Republican insiders ...
Southern Slave Owner Plotting Hit On Michael Steele
Wonkette » top —
... frankly appear to many blacks as quite foolish,” Fisher wrote.
Fisher, who is one of three black members of the national committee, backed South Carolina GOP Chairman Katon Dawson, whom Steele edged out in the final round of voting to win the chairmanship in late January. She has voiced repeated opposition to Steele, sending dozens of e-mails to committee members even after Steele won election slamming him for any number of chips that have fallen awry.
Steele May Face No Confidence Vote [Political Wire]
Long Knives for Steele Already? ...
Dawson Denies Plotting To Overthrow Steele
TPM Election Central —
... South Carolina Republican chairman Katon Dawson has moved to quash a report that he's behind an effort to kick out Michael Steele, sending this statement to ...
Steele's Rocky Road
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Republican Party Steele's Rocky Road [image] Michael Steele has had a rocky start to his tenure as chairman of the RNC. By Chris Cillizza and Perry Bacon Jr. The honeymoon period for Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele is officially over, with many in the chattering class criticizing the early days of his tenure and rumors circulating that an effort to oust him is in the works. Taegan Goddard's "Political Wire" blog reported this morning that Katon Dawson, the runner up to Steele in the RNC chair race, was "quietly organizing" a no-confidence vote on Steele ...
Steele may get ousted by segregationist
Daily Kos —
God doesn't love me this much, does she? 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. I can't vouch for Political Wire's sources, but there are definitely stories ...
Michael Steele Responds to GQ Pro-Choice Comments
Politics Daily —
... Steele's remarks, coming on the heels of a series of other missteps and gaffes (as well as rumors Steele may face a vote of no confidence), have already drawn harsh criticism from conservative activists and bloggers. ...
NY-20: Murphy Pulls Within 4 In Public Poll
Swing State Project —
... elsewhere, this race is also turning into a bit of a behind-the-scenes referendum on RNC chairman Michael Steele. While I'm starting to look forward to winning this race, one unfortunate consequence of winning may be the end of the Steele chairmanship... which, at least in terms of driving the media narrative, has so far proven to be a much ...
Friday Morning Open Thread
AMERICAblog News| A great nation deserves the truth —
... Wow. Those Republicans really are drama queens. It's not limited to Lindsey Graham. The intra-party battles are fierce. How much longer can Michael Steele hold on? What happens when Steele is deposed and replaced by Katon Dawson, the guy from South Carolina who belonged to the ...
Tedisco (NY-20) - Man of Steele?
Firedoglake —
... The latest bad news for Steele is a report that certain Republicans may be plotting a coup against him, a no-confidence vote to be held after the March 31 special election for Kirsten Gillibrand's former House seat is out of the way. ...
