As the person who started the thread from last August, I thought you should be pinged.
See my #313 for my take on the situation. It also includes a link to the original thread.
Any thoughts as to how you heard the rumor? Without naming names, was it a Dem or GOPer who first mentioned it to you? Am I right to believe that you never got it from FR?
A close friend in Balto. told me. To tell you the truth I can't say for certain if they're Dem or GOP!! It wasn't related in a political way but rather in disgust that the city had to tolerate another slimy mayor. One who was more interested in his personal "business" than taking care of the city - bad neighborhoods, crime, bad schools, etc. etc. This person lives in the city and has for much of their life. Retired in the last couple of months, but always held high corporate positions which threw them together with local politicians. As yes, you are correct - I DID NOT GET THIS RUMOR FROM FREE REPUBLIC. As I've stated in another post today, all anyone has to do is register with the Baltimore Sun newspaper talk forums and you read all about O'Malley - check out the archives.