Today is the Day: Save Jeff!

Will Jeff Frederick stay or will he go? We'll find out shortly:

Today, Frederick faces a fierce challenge from members of his party who want to sack him. The dissidents, including gubernatorial candidate Robert F. McDonnell, have presented a list of complaints that covers matters of substance, such as allegations that his private company improperly benefited from party business, and matters of style.

Frederick, who presents himself a champion of grassroots Republicans, has denied each accusation and dismissed the rebellion as the work of "insiders."

At stake is not only Frederick's career but also the philosophical direction of the party -- and perhaps its chances of retaking the governor's mansion from Democrats this fall.

C'mon, Republicans, do the "right" (in both senses of the word) thing: keep Jeff Frederick as your party chair. For what it's worth, we Democrats strongly endorse him! (plus, it's so much fun using his photo in blog articles)

UPDATE: Bob Lewis has more:

The outcome is a coin toss. Fifty-eight of the committee's 77 members have signed statements calling for Frederick's removal.

That's exactly the three-fourths majority vote required by party rules to fire a chairman. One vote less than that and Frederick stays put.

It's coming down to the wire for Jeff Frederick today in Richmond. Stay tuned.

UPDATE #2: Bearing Drift is covering the proceedings life. Excellent job, guys, I'll definitely be checking in!