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Sources say Chip Saltsman, former chairman of Mike Huckabee's presidential campaign, is unlikely to meet the threshold to get on the ballot for Republican National Committee chairman. Rules require each candidate to be endorsed by the majority, or two of three members, of three state delegations. He hasn't been spotted at the committee meeting at the Capital Hilton either. And deadline to make the ballot is 5 p.m. this eve. Saltsman, of course, mailed members a CD featuring a song titled, "Barack the Magic Negro."

Still other sources say that former Ohio Sec. of State. Ken Blackwell's supporters are being lobbied hard for their support by advocates for the other four candidates. As one GOPer described it: "He's roadkill." Likely the first one out of the contest.

To bad for J. Kenneth that he's not making the rules and counting the votes like in Ohio 2004.

UPDATE: CHris Cilliza of the Washington Post adds this:

RNC Chair Race: The Fix's Final Handicapping

Ken Blackwell (Teens): Blackwell was the last candidate into the race and, for a little while, appeared to clawing his way into the top tier. That movement has slowed considerably, however, as Blackwell has struggled to grow his support beyond the strongest social conservatives on the committee. Duncan's camp believes that if Blackwell drops out, much of his support will naturally move to the current chairman. If Blackwell's bloc moves en masse to Duncan, then the incumbent could well be positioned to win. If Blackwell's support fractures among the candidates, Duncan could be in a tough position.