How did MD4BUSH know to seek out NCPAC?
I've found a few posts of NCPAC's (posted around the time of MD4BUSH's short stay here) that would make it quite easy for someone who closely follows Maryland politics to pick up on NCPAC's identity. (Bold for emphasis, comments in green are mine, and most importantly, please note the red snip from a Mosk WaPo article.)
"Did you mention FreeRepublic to him (Ehlrich)?"
I was at this news conference. Ehrlich also said the legislation was a $430 million tax increase to take care of a $30 million problem. The one quote of his in the posted article does not tell the story. It is possible MD4BUSH attended this conference in an official capacity with the WaPo and saw NCPAC there. Incidentally, Mosk wrote the following WaPo article as those he attended the conference: Stormy Session Ahead After Veto Of Insurance Bill Washington Post Staff Writers
I've known/worked in various capacities for and with the Governor since 1986. He and his wife, First Lady Kendel Ehrlich, are two of the classiest and ballsiest people I've ever met. I met Lt. Governor Steele in 2001 and I worked some with both the Governor and Lt. Governor on Ehrlich's 2002 Gubernatorial Campaign.
Over the past year or so, I've made both men aware of FreeRepublic. In fact, at the MD GOP Fall Convention a few weeks ago, I informed Steele directly of a lot of the praise/compliments/support he has from so many Freepers. After this discussion, one of Steele's aides asked me for FR's web address. I know this aide well, so I wouldn't be surprised if he was lurking on here now and then.
Rancor Between Ehrlich, Democrats Is Worsening
Tuesday, January 11, 2005; Page A01
Yesterday's gathering had all the trappings of a political celebration. With a bank of television cameras capturing the moment, Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. (R) stood flanked by a crowd of legislative allies and lab coat-clad doctors, whose insurance woes had prompted him to call an emergency session of the General Assembly.
Snip:
At yesterday's news conference, Ehrlich seemed to be pointedly aware of the sentiment that the veto represents not a victory but a failure.
As he moved to sign the giant leg cast -- which was already decorated with 753 signatures of his supporters on the issue -- he had trouble finding an opening for his own name. "Maybe I should sign it on the Achilles' heel," he joked. Then, recognizing that it would be a fitting symbol, he asked a doctor to point him to the anatomically correct spot, leaned in and signed his name.
VANITY - Congressman Phil Crane's defeat.
"But as with all great stars in the galaxy, we best remember them when they were at their apex."
Yes, we do!
Thank you for your kind words on behalf of Congressman Crane. While I agree that the years had taken their toll in a number of ways, the good he did for this country and for the consertive movement is immeasurable.
To answer your question, I was the National Conservative Political Action Committee's press secretary and second spokesman (to NCPAC Chairman, Terry Dolan) from between 2/82 - 2/84.
NCPAC's identity should be easy to uncover from the comment in bold above.
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Posted by NCPAC to BillyBoy On News/Activism 08/13/2004 9:12:49 AM CDT · 41 of 42 It's a matter of semantics, then. I consider anyone who averages 76% ACU rating over 8 years to be a conservative - especially since I know Ehrlich had a number of years in the mid-upper 80's, ratings-wise. I know the Ehrlich history well, having been involved in three of his campaigns. He is the best candidate I have ever met/worked/consulted/strategized with and I've worked in professional politics for the last 20plus years. On the stump, he is incredible. More importantly, he sticks to his guns. If he says he is going to do something, he does it - or takes the loss and the hit. He does not flip-flop or cave-in to anyone's demands. He is who he is. (FWIW, the Bush campaign last week tapped Ehrlich to be a surrogate for the President in a number of the Battleground States.) |
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Discovering who served on these three campaigns and combining that with the tidbits above basically confirms NCPAC's identity.
Lastly, while googling NCPAC/Steffen, I was appalled to read some of the horrible comments and disparaging remarks made about him. His name has truly been dragged through the mud. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help vindicate a fellow freeper and conservative.
Thanks for putting all that together. I'd wondered how NCPAC's RL identity became known.