Republicans Question O’Malley’s Judgement

O’Malley Remains Silent on Stewart’s Appointment: No knowledge. No experience. No comment.

ANNAPOLIS - In the two weeks since Richard Stewart plead guilty to tax evasion, Governor Martin O’Malley has yet to adequately address looming questions about the appointment of his friend, donor, and political ally to the Maryland Stadium Authority and the Governor's Redistricting Advisory Committee.

David Ferguson, Executive Director of the Maryland Republican Party, commented by saying, “This is the single-most important appointment in the state and it only comes around once every ten years. The buck stops on State Circle. Ignorance, irresponsibility, and misinformation are no excuse for appointing a man to manage the people’s business; especially when the appointed person has no experience and no knowledge of drawing legislative districts.

In the absence of O’Malley’s comment, one is left to draw their own conclusions why Stewart was appointed in the first place. All signs point to Stewart’s donations. Is the Governor’s office for sale? Pay for play is very serious, especially when it involves an office that affects every person in Maryland.

Stewart’s appointment merely highlights how little transparency there is in the Governor’s office. There is no repository of information where citizens can see upcoming appointments and submit individuals they feel are qualified.

Again, the citizenry demands and deserves to know more.”