Eastern shore, MD (October 19, 2010)-- Today, Former Republican Congressman Wayne T. Gilchrest formally endorsed Martin O'Malley for Governor. Citing Governor O'Malley's commitment to families on Maryland's Eastern Shore and environmental stewardship, Congressman Gilchrest's endorsement comes just two days after Governor O'Malley received the endorsement of The Star Democrat and The Washington Post.
"Congressman Gilchrest has served our state and our country with honor and distinction. I am humbled to have his support in this election and I am honored to call him my friend" said Governor Martin O'Malley. "Moving our state forward isn't about partisanship and ideology, it's about working together to build a brighter future for the next generation and preserving our natural resources that are absolutely vital to our quality of life."
O'Malley continued, "I look forward to continuing to work with Congressman Gilchrest on our efforts to restore the health of the Chesapeake Bay, protect our State Parks, and teach our children to be environmental stewards."
"Governor O'Malley is to be commended for making the tough decisions to move Maryland forward during very difficult economic times," said Congressman Gilchrest. "His efforts to restore the health of the Bay, preserve our open space, and teach our children important lessons about environmental stewardship are helping to improve the quality of life for countless families on the Eastern Shore. I know Martin O'Malley. I have counseled him on environmental policy and I know he makes all of his decisions with the best interests of Maryland families in mind."
Congressman Gilchrest represented Maryland's Eastern Shore for decades and is well known for his strong stance on protecting Maryland's environment--a commitment shared by the O'Malley-Brown administration. Before he was elected to Congress, Congressman Gilchrest served in the United States Marines and was a high school teacher at Kent County High School.
Governor O'Malley has been recognized as a national leader in implementing effective environmental restoration policies. And because of his innovative BayStat program and effective policies, the Maryland Blue Crab population is at a ten-year high and the Bay is the healthiest it's been since 2002.
16 comments:
gilchrest? who cares, he's just a demcrat in disguise!
another reason not to vote for O'Malley
jeez, is he endorsing demo's again? what is he trying to Governor in 2014. When he did that Turn COAT in 2008 against Harris, what a sore loser, and he is still at it.
he defines SORE LOSER. cause he LOST!
Gilcrest you are done !
Like anyone cares what Gilchrest thinks anymore!
It's been 2 years now and he needs to quit dwelling on his loss and move on.
i dont think any of us are really surprised. he was always a dem
He reminds me of Mike Brewington.
One of the first to go RINO's climbs out from under the donkey and speaks. Give it up.
Shouldn't that be EX-congressman? Or does he keep the title the rest of his life? What is the proper protocol, anybody know?
Owe my God!
I was going to vote for O'Malley until I found out about Gilchrest endorsing him. It wasn't enough to have Obama campaign for O'Malley. This is pathetic.
Now - I'll probably do a write-in for Brian Murphy.
I have never felt so "SHAFTED" by a politician as I have with Gilchrest. I voted for him time and time again and actually respected him and his politics. Now.... I put him in the "DISGRACED" file along with Chuck Martin and Joel Todd.
Just go away, Wayne. You've done enough damage.
Craig Theobald
Ironshire
What a jerk!
It just goes to show you his true colors. A real Rino! Definitely a sore loser! I'll bet he is working for some lobbying firm that his votes helped to benefit when he was in office!
Just another in a long long list of things that Gilchrest has been wrong on.
Gilchrest, just go away!
Gilchrest has voted Dem his career. Why is this endorsement a surpise?
THIS IS WHY HE LOST HIS JOB. B.L.P.
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