October 28, 2008 - 18:30
News: Maryland

Maryland Moment: Chair of anti-slots group fed up with Franchot

Charles E. Graham, chairman of Marylanders United to Stop Slots, told Maryland Moment on Tuesday that he was considering stepping down from his position, blaming Comptroller Peter Franchot's (D-Takoma Park) behavior for the possible decision.

"I was under the impression we were going to talk about the issues," Graham told Maryland Moment of Franchot, who serves on the group's steering committee and is perhaps the most outspoken opponent of slots in the state. "But the problem is it's become personal, and the attacks on the governor, I don't want to be a part of that. ... It's not what I signed up for."

Graham said the final straw was a television ad the group launched on Tuesday.

"He's attacked every politician in Annapolis except himself," Graham told Maryland Moment.

Marylanders United to Stop Slots was contacted for comment but did not respond.

Danny Reiter is a PolitickerMD.com Reporter and can be reached via email at noreply@politicker.com.

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