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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Wow
That is aCute-aiii
Not as foxy as my wife, mind you, but pretty nonetheless
Its impossible to find a Democrat politician who does the right thing
Seems like I remember butting heads over something with NCPAC. Don't remember what, though...
I am trying to process this, but can;t seem to get a handle.
If I read it right, then this wasn't a good moment for NCPAC or FR.
Am I missing something?
I think he would rather have his eyes scratched out than count on your support.
Hey, FR should get credit for its skepticism!
I don't know how Buckhead came to be outed, but I'm never surprised at who might be here on FR.
Did they just post a link, or actually quote material? Maybe Jim can sue 'em for copyright violations... :)
Probably by luring him to another web site.
I'm guessing that he doesn't stay unemployed long.
Is that the post they are talking about? It wasn't NCPAC's post... The digital brown-shirts are out tonight! There must be more... No maybe they have Rather syndrome.
You're right!
I searched and that's the only one I found related to this story.
Off to bed for me now.
This is Hugh!
If it is the same story, I heard it from my mom who lives in Maryland. I don't think she read anything about it on FR.
So, the story is out there.
The article mentions private e-mails... How much do you want to bet they are FreepMails... Hunt down the mole!
FRom Right Thinking Girl
Baltimore Mayor - The Barking Moonbat of Maryland
http://rightthinkinggirl.typepad.com/right_thinking_girl/2004/06/baltimore_mayor.html
Baltimore Mayor Martin O'Malley spoke at a Kerry fundraiser on June 28, 2004 and said this:
"I remember after the attacks of September 11, as Mayor of the city, I was very, very worried about Al Qaeda... and still am. But I am even more worried about the actions and inactions of the Bush administration."
More worried about Bush than AQ? When was the last time Bush beheaded somebody? When was the last time that Bush flew some aircraft into buildings?
I am all for reasoned debate, but this kind of absurd statement makes me disregard everything that might come out of his mouth. O'Malley has been an abject failure as mayor over in Baltimore, as can be typified by the rash of grotesque and miserable crimes that have taken place over the past few months. There were some children beheaded recently in his city. An elderly woman who informed on drug dealers in her neighborhood was literally firebombed in her house. Baltimore, a heavily democratic city, is making waves for being one of the most violent cities in the country.
With the rhetoric the Mayor is using, I certainly hope that reasonable democrats will distance themselves from him.
Like you think NCPAC is going to respond.
ping from Bloviation Central...
Yes, just as I've always wondered how they outted Buckhead.
Yeah, I was wondering the same. Just how do they find out who is behind the screen names???
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