STATEMENT FROM GOVERNOR MARTIN O’MALLEY ON PASSING OF RICHARD BEN CRAMER

ANNAPOLIS, MD (January 8, 2013) – Governor Martin O’Malley today released the following statement on the passing of Richard Ben Cramer:

“I am deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Richard Ben Cramer of Chestertown, Maryland -- a great American, great Marylander, and a dear friend.

“Richard's work as a gifted writer and deeply principled journalist made our Republic a better place; made us a stronger, more compassionate, and more understanding people.

“We have lost one of the best political journalists of our times. We have also lost a great patriot, and one of the kindest souls God ever created.”