Liberty MavenRon Paul to Publicly Endorse Maryland Republican Congressional Candidates
October 6th, 2008 12:02 am | by Mike Miller | Published in Election, Fund Raising, Politics, Ron Paul, Ron Paul Republicans | Comment
On Thursday, October 9th at 6:30pm at the University of Maryland College Park’s Comcast Center, Ron Paul will be attending a rally and fundraiser to support Maryland’s Republican Congressional candidates, such as Collins Bailey (5th district), Mike Hargadon (7th district), Peter James (4th district), and Richard Matthews (MD-2).
“Our platform is popular and increasing in publicity every day. This event will be a large part of that,” said Matthews, who began airing “Shame on you” ads directed at incumbent Dutch Ruppersberger on WBAL last week. Matthews added, “Last week our campaign zinger ‘If you go Dutch, YOU PAY’ proved prophetic, with Ruppersberger voting yes on the bailout package twice. Flip flopping was not a problem for the incumbent, as he stood against the Maryland taxpayer but with Wall Street without equivocation.”
James, who had praised his opponent, Donna Edwards, for her initial opposition to the bailout, was disappointed by her capitulation later in the week. “There were a lot of people who worked very hard for her in the primary who were devastated by this vote. Some of them are beginning to give my campaign a look.”
Bailey’s approach has remained consistent throughout his campaign. “If you’re happy with how things are going in Washington,” says the 54-year-old businessman, “then vote for the other guy. If not, you may want to consider voting for me.” The “other guy” in the race happens to be House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, the longest-serving House member in Maryland history. But Bailey believes that Hoyer’s votes for unconstitutional bills like FISA and the bailout gives his campaign a boost, as Bailey has maintained his opposition to such legislation. “Congress must balance the budget without raising taxes,” said Bailey.
Hargadon’s campaign will join with Matthews in airing anti-bailout radio ads on WBAL this week. “My opponent, Elijah Cummings, can talk the talk with the best of them, but when it comes down to his vote, he sells out his constituents for special interests,” said Hargadon. “Actions speak louder than words, and my constituents will know I represent them by the votes I make.”
