Ehrlich Raises Over $725,000 In 18 Days

In his quest to regain the Governor’s Mansion, former Maryland governor Bob Ehrlich has raised $725,505 in just 18 days!  This 18 day total equals about 25% of what Ehrlich raised in the preceding 8 months.

Politics professor Tom Schaller said Ehrlich’s 18-day totals show his campaign is gaining considerable momentum.

"Ehrlich is more competitive than before," said Schaller, associate professor of political science at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. "Money chases competitive candidates, as opposed to the other way around."

According to Ehrlich’s campaign, 98% of this 18 day total came from Marylanders.

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Ehrlich Says NO to Fee Increases

Former Maryland Gov. Bob Ehrlich gave a big, fat, “NO!” when asked whether fee increases of any sort would be under consideration in an Ehrlich administration.  This is an answer to a big criticism leveled at Ehrlich by his primary opponent AND Democrats.

Incumbent Gov. Martin O’Malley states that he has no intention of raising taxes, but refused to sign a pledge to that effect.

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Meet Brian and Joy Murphy

It’s not a secret, I’m supporting Bob Ehrlich for Governor.  However, it should not be debatable that Bob’s not the most conservative candidate running.  That honor falls to Brian Murphy.

Brian is a bright young man who has a great future ahead of him.  He has also been blessed with a lovely wife and a family he can be proud of.  He’s full of great ideas and stands on principle.  Regardless of how this year’s GOP primary turns out, I hope that Marylanders will take advantage of Brian’s talents in the future.

Here’s just a few of Brian’s ideas on how we can get Maryland’s economy moving again:

 

H/T:  RightCoast Conservative

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Ehrlich Discusses the Maryland Business Climate

Former Maryland Governor Bob Ehrlich takes a few minutes out of his schedule to discuss the business climate in Maryland:

As we’ve noted in previous posts, Maryland is becoming far too dependent on public sector jobs.  Why?  The states tax and regulatory burden is opening hostile to the private sector.

What’s the number one issues in this year’s race?  JOBS!  Unfortunately, without a tax rate of about 200% (which obviously isn’t possible) we can’t all work for the government, despite the wishes of some liberal politicians.  We need existing businesses that want to move into Maryland.  We need small business start-ups.  Ehrlich understands that.  Martin O’Malley doesn’t.

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Come Meet Bob Ehrlich

 

You are cordially invited to join Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr.

Friday, April 9^th, 11:30 a.m. at the farm of:

Hon.  Lewis R. Riley

7257 Parsonsburg Road

Parsonsburg, MD

for an Ehrlich for Governor Campaign Announcement

Join Bob to help him announce his 2010 Candidacy for Governor of Maryland

This event is free and open to the public. If you plan to attend, please email Bonnie Luna at bnluna@verizon.net

Directions:  Rt. 50 traveling east from Salisbury or traveling west from Ocean City, turn north on Parsonsburg Road.  Parsonsburg Road will intersect with Old Ocean City Road (Rt. 346). 

Cross Old Ocean City Road and continue north on Parsonsburg Road.  The Riley farm is the third house on the right (7257 Parsonsburg Road) located on south side of the post office.

Turn right into the driveway and park on the right.

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Will Bob Ehrlich Sign The Pledge?

Richard Falknor poses an interesting question – Can Tea Partiers Extract a NO NEW TAXES pledge from former Maryland governor and 2010 candidate Bob Ehrlich?  There is no question, we should demand such a pledge before offering our support to Ehrlich.

Typically, I’m not a big fan of tax pledges.  They’re gimmicky at best (even though Grover Norquist may strike me dead).  We don’t know what a Gov. Ehrlich may encounter if he replaces current governor Martin O’Malley in January.  Cutting spending is almost always the preferred approach to fiscal policy, but tying a governor’s hand for four years isn’t necessarily prudent.  Ehrlich could cut (or eliminate) some taxes while replacing SOME of them with a different tax scheme.  However, despite these arguments, Ehrlich needs to commit; and commit now.

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Morning Line – March 25, 2009

Delaware -

NCCo Council talks pay cut AFTER tax hike.

Kilroy highlights Delaware bills calling for transparency in school district contracts and disbursements.

DelawareLibertarian finds flaws in Delaware FOIA reform.

David Anderson argues for Delaware gay marriage ban.

Maryland -

8% of Maryland seniors may not graduate.  I guess that making them take a test lowers their self esteem.

Majority leader Miller says it’s time to change state song.  I’m sure that will fix all of the state’s woes.

Ehrlich ally on Cordish slots team.

Phillip Morris getting help from Maryland Dems.  If you can’t get a tax cut, hike the taxes on your competitors.

Tax amnesty moves forward.

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WCLCB – Spin, Spin, Spin at the County Council Meeting

Wicomico County dispensary board chair Stewart Haemel claims that he’s not a politician. He can sure tell stories better than just about any I’ve ever known. At Tuesday’s County Council meeting Haemel took the opportunity to stand before the TV cameras and tell some real old fashioned “fish stories”. Like watching a bad French movie, Haemel needs translation – if you want to hear the truth versus the sounds emanating from his lips (sub-titles are in italics):

I feel compelled to address the issue of accountability. – Sure you do Stew! Up to now you’ve been claiming that you don’t have any accountability.

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It’s All Bob Ehrlich’s Fault

That’s why your electric bill has gone down since Martin O’Malley was sworn in. Hasn’t it?

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