[NCPAC]

If I were to hide, that would only hurt a Governor I've known and admired for a long time. You live by the sword, you die by the sword - and the Governor wasn't the one living by the sword.

As for your other post asking why I posted certain things on FR if I knew they were wrong, please read my FR post which is quoted in the Washington Post. I never started the rumor. I was commenting on a rumor that had been out there. However, given the volatility of the situation - and knowing the blowback potential on the Governor - I opted out rather than letting him bleed further at the hands of O'Malley. By commenting on/propagating a story already out there, I was inadvertantly opening up the Governor as a target. That was a mistake, one for which I am willing to take full blame and consequence.

[AVNevis]

Thank you.

To the people who were chastising me for asking him those questions:

FreeRepublic is supposed to be a news site. That means that we are all journalists. As a 'journalist', to have the person who is at the center of this fairly large story and not ask him those questions because I like him would be irresponsible. OK?

By the way, I stand with you, NCPAC

[blogblogginaway]

Admirable NCPAC. I know and admire him also.

[ken5050]

First, I'm sorry for your situation..I know you think you did the honorable thing..though in the ultimate I think you did nothing wrong, and are taking the bullet for your boss.. I've always enjoyed your comments here..Does smack to me of an attemtp byt he left to exact a penalty for anyone excersizing free speech, thought the vile stuff they put out daily is of course off limits...Much has been made here , in a positive sense, over the two blogs written by conservatives inside the State Department...could they suffer the same fate?.

FWIW, now that you're out..beat them at their own game...I asssume you're good at what you do..so you should have no problem landing a new gig...so after you get it..With the proviso that you can blog..do for politics in MD what Lauck did to the Daschle /Thune race..put it on the map, and took Daschle down..You can own the MD politcal blog format..and bevcause of your unfortunate situation, I'm sure there will be many who will be happy to feed you stuff to get you started..it can be a tremendous oportunity...go for it... so tonight..hang around here..if you do imbibe I'd opt for the good single malt...and tomorrow...have at the bastards... regards...from a Chappaqua full of Clintons Ken

[jwalsh07]

That was a mistake, one for which I am willing to take full blame and consequence.

Damn few left who are willing to do that. Good luck NCPAC.

[Chef Dajuan]

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.

[WOSG]

FWIW, I don't think you did anything wrong to comment on an existing rumor, and your loyalty to fall on your sword for this is admirable... good luck in your next endeavor.