Maryland: John Fiastro

Tue, 12/09/2008 - 09:54

Pappas throws name in ring for governor

Republican Mike Pappas is likely running for governor.

In an interview with PolitickerMD.com on Tuesday, Pappas said he's setting up an exploratory committee, which he called the "initial steps of something that's definite." 

"We're just at the beginning," he added.

Pappas currently serves as parliamentarian of the state GOP and second vice-chair of the Baltimore County Republican Central Committee.

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Wed, 09/03/2008 - 19:01

Vitale camp: McDonough dropped out because of our fundraising

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Republican Pat McDonough decided to drop out of the unofficial 7th District state Senate race because of his opponents' fundraising strength, according to one of the campaigns still in the hunt.

Sergio Vitale's campaign advisor, John Fiastro, said his candidate's campaign is the real reason McDonough changed his plans, rather than McDonough's stated reason, which was trying to become the Baltimore County executive.

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Tue, 09/02/2008 - 17:14

MD Republicans call media spotlight harmful to Palin's future grandchild

ST. PAUL, Minn. - The media attention surrounding Sarah Palin's 17-year old daughter's pregnancy is awful for the baby's future, according to Maryland Republicans.

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