Posted on 02/08/2005 8:34:15 PM PST by crushkerry
Baltimore Mayor Martin O'Malley yesterday accused agents of Maryland Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr.'s administration of spreading false rumors that he had an extramarital affair, and Ehrlich responded hours later by dismissing a longtime employee.
The mayor, a Democrat considering a bid for governor in 2006, said he believes that the widespread and persistent rumors were part of a "concerted and orchestrated and sustained" effort and called on the Republican governor to apologize to his wife and children. "I don't think any of us run for office expecting that this sort of hurt will be heaped on our kids or our spouses," O'Malley said.
Ehrlich said an apology was premature and denied any personal involvement in spreading the rumor. He then asked for and received the resignation of Joseph Steffen, a longtime aide working in state government. Steffen confirmed yesterday that he had discussed the rumor on a popular conservative Web site and in private e-mails, which were given to The Washington Post.
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bttt
Besides, is fooling around really so bad ?
They are watching us. If they regain control of the govt. their retribution will be fierce. We must be prepared to stand together and support each other when the time comes.
Best said. Nothin' wrong with it, and I've been doing the harmless disinfo thing for over a decade. There are those who would love to "out" me, but they haven't a prayer.
He'd be OK-but I REALLY like Lt. Gov. Steele.
No one has proved the rumors false, only that it not appropriate to spread rumors of this kind. The rumors may in fact be true. It is not right to discuss them unless they somehow involve govt. like Clinton did when he tried to get lewinski a job at the UN.
Real Class act. Good luck. MRN.
O'Malley looks like a god only in comparison to Schmoke.
When O'Malley first got elected, he had a number of run ins with the entrenched corrupt city democrats and he became very popular. Lately, he has been their water boy and the city has suffered.
Baltimore needs to have a republican come in and clean house. The democrats have controlled it forever, and I do mean forever literally. You can not have 1 party control forever, with out it being corrupt to the core and I include republicans, commies, or whoever in that statement.
I doubt it would be illegal if it was coming from the employer's end (State of Maryland).
go away you libtard troll mole.
ping for later
you are one of the most honorable men i've ever run across. you've profoundly influenced a young mind here to learn.
thank you, sir.
if and when i ever open my restaurant, you have a great meal coming from me, gratis.
I am so perplexed. Ward Churchhill AKA HeapBIGInjun gets to say the most atrocious things and is defended by libs everywhere.
Poor old NCPAC just comments on gossip, as we all do, and gets this.
I looked at the original thread and wondered about the person who posted it and one later on the thread who wanted to be emailed. The email thing gets me.
I wonder if NCPAC ever emailed anyone on the thread with any info. I frequently say things in emails that I wouldn't post publicly for just this reason but more that I am afraid of libel.
If pacs computer was gotten into at work, you can count on a dem embed somewhere in the MD State Govt who was gunning for him. Now that person should be exposed.
MurryMom's dilemma: When I respond, a few misguided individuals resort to unwarranted ad hominem attacks, e.g. your post. When I don't respond, other disinformed posters call me a "coward".
If you don't appreciate my posts, you are always welcome to ignore them, CD. Have a nice day!
I give up:
WTF is Sade Baderinwa?
LOL
Dan, I'm crazy. Not supid. I'm too big a target to p.o. those people -- wait, that's me too. I'm one of 'those people'.
Well, you know the old saying. . .
You know your right when both sides are mad at you.
I've been called a communist, a leftist, and a liberal.
I've also been called a right wing whacko, an extremist, and a purist.
FMCDH
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