Martin O'Malley, Bob McDonnell Debate Jobs, GOP Campaigns

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) - Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley and Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell debated Sunday about how economic and social issues are playing out in the presidential race.

O'Malley, who is chairman of the Democratic Governors Association, and McDonnell, who heads the Republican Governors Association, were asked about the subjects during an appearance on "Meet the Press."

O'Malley, who has made frequent appearances on Sunday television talk shows to highlight Democratic initiatives and President Barack Obama's policies, said Republican candidates are more interested in GOP politics than the economy.

"If you look at the presidential campaign, I mean let's be honest, there has been a lot more time spent pandering to the extreme right-wing ideologues of the new Republican Party than has been spent talking about jobs and the economy," O'Malley said.

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