Maryland: John Flynn

Tue, 04/22/2008 - 13:46

Stottlemyer looking to become executive director of state GOP

Corey Stottlemyer, the former political director of the Maryland Republican Party, confirmed his interest in replacing John Flynn as executive director of the state party, during an interview today with PolitickerMD.com.

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Mon, 04/21/2008 - 14:40

14 candidates seek to become state Republican Party's No. 1

At least 14 candidates seek to become the next executive director of the Maryland Republican Party, according to state GOP Chairman Jim Pelura.

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Sun, 04/20/2008 - 16:50

Flynn out as GOP executive director

John Flynn, executive director of the state Republican Party, resigned his position last Thursday.

In an e-mail to party insiders obtained by Brian Griffiths of Red Maryland, chairman James Pelura says that Flynn will leave his position next week, and that candidates to fill it will be interviewed this Tuesday.

Flynn became executive director in the turbulent period following the 2006 elections.

Wed, 04/02/2008 - 14:40

Local Democrats and Republicans differ on McCain’s chances in Maryland

As Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) spoke at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis this morning, representatives from the state’s Democratic and Republican parties were eager to discuss McCain’s chances of winning Maryland in November.

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Mon, 02/18/2008 - 15:31

State Party Officials React to McKee News

John Flynn, the Executive Director of the Maryland Republican Party, and David Paulson, the Communications Director of the Maryland Democratic Party, reacted to the scandal surrounding the resignation of Del. Robert A. McKee (R-Hagerstown), during interviews this afternoon with PolitickerMD.com. McKee resigned after authorities conducted a raid of his home amid allegations that the delegate possessed material related to child pornography.

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Wed, 01/09/2008 - 17:40

Republicans optimistic for their agenda

Franchot Spokesman On GOP Meeting

The 90-day session of the Maryland General Assembly began this afternoon in Annapolis, as elected officials including Gov. Martin O'Malley and House Speaker Michael Busch pledged to work on issues like reducing crime, expanding education, increasing transportation opportunities, and foreclosure reform.

Republican lawmakers and party officials began the day by looking back at the fall's special session, which produced tax increases designed to close the state's budget deficit.

Fri, 12/14/2007 - 13:31

Republicans move to invalidate Special Session legislation

Republican legislative leaders filed suit yesterday in Carroll County Circuit Court with the goal of invalidating all laws approved during the special session, particularly those related to tax increases, gambling, and spending reductions. The GOP contends that the Senate violated Article III, Section 25 of the state constitution by adjourning for a six-day period from November 9 to 15, without a vote of approval from the House of Delegates.

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Mon, 12/03/2007 - 11:15

Beyond Special Session, Republicans focus on presidential campaign and voter registration

[img_assist|nid=194|title=Seal of the state GOP|desc=|link=none|align=right|width=140|height=140]WESTMINSTER - State Republicans say that the upcoming presidential primary and races for Congress has boosted the hopes of the state GOP, which suffered a key loss in 2006 when incumbent Gov. Robert Ehrlich was ousted by Democrat Martin O’Malley.

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Mon, 12/03/2007 - 08:19

GOP fired up over special session taxes

[img_assist|nid=194|title=Seal of the state GOP|desc=|link=none|url=undefined|align=right|width=140|height=140]Special Session Debate Continues at Maryland GOP Convention

WESTMINSTER - The Maryland Republican Party used the enactment of new taxes by the Democratic-controlled legislative special session as a way to fire up party loyalists and help plan for the 2008 campaign, at the state GOP convention, Saturday.

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