THIS IS CNN?.... Trevor Francis, the communications director at the Republican National Committee, was forced out yesterday. Full Article at Beltway Blips

A resolution that may come before RNC members in Jan. would have the effect of eliminating several prominent GOP recruits from receiving party money. Full Article at Beltway Blips

An ally to RNC chairman Michael Steele tells me that the dismissal yesterday of RNC communications director Trevor Francis was in the works before this month's election -- and that the chairman had good reason to be frustrated with his top press... Full Article at The Politico

Longtime Republican media strategist Alex Castellanos will continue to serve as an on-air personality for CNN despite recently taking on a consulting role for the Republican National Committee, the network confirms. Full Article at Huffington Post

Trevor Francis, the communications director at the Republican National Committee, is leaving his post, an odd mid-cycle departure that suggests some level of turmoil within the GOP's chief campaign committee. Full Article at Political Animal

1. The resignation of Republican National Committee communications director Trevor Francis on Monday is a sign of significant unrest within the ranks of the committee, according to several party sources. Full Article at The Washington Post