Kendel vs. Bongino to replace Leopold as County Executive?

[octoburn]

The Capital reported attendees will include Sen. Ed Reilly (R-Crofton) as moderator; Kendel Ehrlich, wife of former Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr.; Del. Steve Schuh (R-Gibson Island) and 2012 U.S. Senate candidate Dan Bongino.

In an email to Patch last week, Bongino said he was "strongly considering applying for the position" to be county executive.

"I was honored to receive a number of very supportive emails and social media communications from supporters and activists asking me to consider applying for the position," Bongino wrote. "There will be a number of extremely qualified Republicans applying as well, and I will be making a decision in the coming days."

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It looks that could be the case. I would expect Bongino to get a position in an Ehrlich~led Anne Arundel administration if he steps down or maybe even if he doesn't. That would at least give the MDGOP a future candidate for another office with some administrative experience in office and some name recognition.

This will be interesting!

[demopublican]

Is this your home county?

[octoburn]

Is this your home county?

No. Why do you ask? Is residency a requirement that should limit discussion about Maryland politics and especially intra~party politics?

You might want to ask yourself and others that question should you ever feel the need to discuss anything that doesn't involve Baltimore County.

[demopublican]

No. Why do you ask? Is residency a requirement that should limit discussion about Maryland politics and especially intra~party politics?

You might want to ask yourself and others that question should you ever feel the need to discuss anything that doesn't involve Baltimore County.

I did not say that you can't discuss. But I just find your interest in this situation interesting.
When an elected official is accused of criminal acts in office that is of interest to everybody in the area. But I really don't care who AA County chooses as it's executive. As far as I know the County is self sufficient.
Or at least it is as independent as any other county in the state.
Why the wink?

[octoburn]

I did not say that you can't discuss. But I just find your interest in this situation interesting.
When an elected official is accused of criminal acts in office that is of interest to everybody in the area. But I really don't care who AA County chooses as it's executive. As far as I know the County is self sufficient.
Or at least it is as independent as any other county in the state.
Why the wink?

And I find your interest in my interest in this situation interesting.

It would be just as interesting if the current~First Lady decided that she would be interested in becoming a county executive. And I don't doubt for a second that it wouldn't, or that people outside that county would have an interest if they are interested in Maryland politics and especially in the politics at work within one's own party.

After the stench associated with Leopold's actions while in office, Kendel wouid be a breath of much~needed fresh air as county executive, and the reactions of those who also wanted the position will be of interest to anyone who follows politics. If there is division on the council among the Republicans, then the three Democrats might have more sway if they stick together.

I enjoy poltical discussion and speculation. Sometimes I am right...and sometimes I am wrong. But I am almost always entertained no matter what.

[johnpolitics]

The MD Gazette had a better article today. On Thursday she'll be at a candidates forum.
If she is selected I'll look very, very smart!!!!!

[octoburn]

There is so much going on internally within the MDGOP right now, including the chairman's resigation. What will Mr. Mooney's acting replacement ~ Diana Waterman ~ mean for Dan Bongino's future? Will he step aside for Mrs. Ehrlich? How can he not? Will the current~council members interested in replacing Leopold do the same? How will the MDGOP react when asked for their support and that they put aside their own present ambitions?

For that matter, why did Mr. Mooney announce he is resigning now?

MDGOP politics are never boring, for sure!

[octoburn]

From The Baltimore Sun ~

Ehrlich said she will not run for election in 2014, when Leopold was set to reach his two-term limit, and will not be raising money or campaigning. But she said she loves the idea of helping the county right its course.

"We could bring a little dignity back to the county," she said. "I think the women in particular, and even more specifically the female county employees, would breathe a sigh of relief."

Ehrlich said she plans to attend a candidates' forum hosted by the West County Republican Club on Thursday — applications for Leopold's position must be filed by Friday — and plans to use this week to feel out whether she could secure the four council votes needed to win the seat.

"I don't want to put myself in a bad position, but if I'm told I can get four votes, than maybe we'll be talking again," she said.

[b]The fact that she does not intend to run in the 2014 election would help her look out for the best interests of the county, instead of making political calculations, she said.[b]

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It is refreshing to hear someone seeking office let people know in advance that their interest is altruistic in nature and is not being done as a politically calculated move!

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I don't know about Kendel as CE.

My sources tell me she's VERY high maintenance.

I'd rather see Bongino or Cathy Vitale as CE.

[bud]

There's a candidates forum scheduled for Thursday at West County library. Could get interesting.

[johnpolitics]

I don't know about Kendel as CE.

My sources tell me she's VERY high maintenance.
I'd rather see Bongino or Cathy Vitale as CE.

I think she wanted Bob to run in 2010 more than Bob did.
Not to get too far ahead but she could beat LT. Gov. Brown in 2014.

[Haberdasher]

Not to get too far ahead but she could beat LT. Gov. Brown in 2014.

No she couldn't.

She couldn't raise the money, couldn't get the campaign infrastructure together and there aren't enough busloads of homeless people to swing the election for her.

Besides, who knows whether Brown is the nominee or someone else nabs it.

[octoburn]

No she couldn't.

She couldn't raise the money, couldn't get the campaign infrastructure together and there aren't enough busloads of homeless people to swing the election for her.

Besides, who knows whether Brown is the nominee or someone else nabs it.

I agree. And name recognition isn't always a good thing. Wasn't she the one who actually greeted those busloads of homeless out~of~state people to target the vote in certain areas? And the pandering to the area's Tea Party groups would seem to work against her too in a statewide race.

[johnpolitics]

No she couldn't.

She couldn't raise the money, couldn't get the campaign infrastructure together and there aren't enough busloads of homeless people to swing the election for her.

Besides, who knows whether Brown is the nominee or someone else nabs it.

Name ID is important. Campaigns spend a lot of money just on that.
In a statewide race you really only need 6-9 months for infrastructure. Personally I thing Gansler will beat Brown in a primary. The reason I think she could beat Brown is his association with MOM.

[boink]

http://annearundel.patch.com/article...utive-position

Bongino Decides Not to Apply for Anne Arundel County Executive Position

The former candidate for U.S. Senate made the announcement on Monday afternoon on his Facebook page that he would not apply for the county executive position in Anne Arundel County.

[octoburn]

http://annearundel.patch.com/article...utive-position

Bongino Decides Not to Apply for Anne Arundel County Executive Position

The former candidate for U.S. Senate made the announcement on Monday afternoon on his Facebook page that he would not apply for the county executive position in Anne Arundel County.

From your link ~

Regarding the decision making process for the vacant Anne Arundel County Executive position, I have chosen to disengage from a process that has become weighted towards insider politics. This County needs a reformer, not an insider, and any illusions otherwise are driven by a political agenda and not the sentiments of actual voters on the ground.

The sentences I placed in bold are enough to tell the tale. It sounds like someone's sense of entitlement might be causing problems within the MDGOP. Again.

[Haberdasher]

Name ID is important. Campaigns spend a lot of money just on that.
In a statewide race you really only need 6-9 months for infrastructure. Personally I thing Gansler will beat Brown in a primary. The reason I think she could beat Brown is his association with MOM.

Sure name ID is important.

And the Ehrlich name is identified with homeless people passing out phony fliers in African American precincts and a robocall debacle directed at African American voters.

If you think an Ehrlich is beating an African American Democrat in a statewide election in Maryland, you don't understand politics.

[johnpolitics]

Sure name ID is important.

And the Ehrlich name is identified with homeless people passing out phony fliers in African American precincts and a robocall debacle directed at African American voters.

If you think an Ehrlich is beating an African American Democrat in a statewide election in Maryland, you don't understand politics.

Brown won't beat Gansler, but he is the weakest democrat. Don't under estimate her or the dislike for MOM. Remember in 2002 KKT was going to win too. I am not saying she would win but she has the highest name ID and Q rating in the GOP. The current GOP field for 2014 is C+ at best.

[johnpolitics]

From your link ~



The sentences I placed in bold are enough to tell the tale. It sounds like someone's sense of entitlement might be causing problems within the MDGOP. Again.

The insiders, the currently elected GOP members in AA County can't make up their minds. Insider Schuh does want it. But won't get it.

[Haberdasher]

Brown won't beat Gansler, but he is the weakest democrat. Don't under estimate her or the dislike for MOM. Remember in 2002 KKT was going to win too. I am not saying she would win but she has the highest name ID and Q rating in the GOP. The current GOP field for 2014 is C+ at best.

You said she could beat Brown in 2014.

She can't.

She absolutely cannot win a statewide general election in Maryland. Period.

In fact, I highly doubt she could win a contested Republican primary.

You think there is O'Malley fatigue? I think the Maryland GOP has pretty much had enough of the Ehrlichs.