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Maryland: Baltimore County Executive

Thu, 05/29/2008 - 14:50

Smith ‘let’s others do the political talking’

By Kevin Agnese

[img_assist|nid=2283|title=Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith|desc=|link=none|align=right|width=128|height=183]As rumors continue to swirl that Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith will challenge Comptroller Peter Franchot for his seat in the 2010 Democratic primary, a spokesperson for the county executive said Smith's focus was on his present occupation.

"The county executive has long been devoted to not being a lame duck," spokesperson Don Mohler told PolitickerMD.com. "He lets others do the political talking."

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Wed, 05/28/2008 - 20:12

McDonough confirms high interest in running for Baltimore County Executive

By Kevin Agnese

[img_assist|nid=2401|title=Del. Pat McDonough|desc=Politicker Photo|link=none|align=right|width=140|height=157]Del. Pat McDonough (R-Middle River) confirmed that he has "great" interest in seeking the position of county executive for Baltimore County in 2010.

"I think it is the second most powerful position in the state," McDonough said of Baltimore County executive, "behind only the governor."

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Tue, 05/13/2008 - 12:02

Smith will ‘look to remain in public service' after term expires

By Kevin Agnese

A spokesperson for Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith (D) told PolitickerMD.com today that the county executive will "look to remain in public service" when his term expires at the end of 2010, perhaps an indication that he will seek to run against Comptroller Peter Franchot (D) in the 2010 primary.

"He has spent his entire career in public service," spokesperson Don Mohler said of Smith.

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Mon, 05/12/2008 - 15:45

Franchot spokesperson says comptroller’s school visits are related to funding vote, distances Franchot from political debate

By Kevin Agnese

Warren Hansen, a spokesperson for Comptroller Peter Franchot (D), told PolitickerMD.com today the comptroller’s recent visit to Towson schools was part of his “statewide fact-finding tour leading up to next week's school construction funding vote for the upcoming fiscal year,” a statement meant to distance the comptroller from the political debate over his trip.

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Wed, 04/30/2008 - 10:33

Lafferty considering state Senate run if Brochin steps aside

By Kevin Agnese

[img_assist|nid=1967|title=Del. Stephen Lafferty|desc=|link=none|align=right|width=180|height=250]Del. Stephen Lafferty (D-Stoneleigh) told PolitickerMD.com that he would look at the prospects of running for state Senate if Sen. James Brochin (D-Towson) declines to seek re-election in 2010. Brochin has expressed interest in running for the position of county executive in Baltimore County, but has yet to announce any formal plans.

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