Is That A Pole Dancer? Front-Runner For Md. Governor Caught In Scandalous Photo

Democratic Maryland gubernatorial frontrunner Anthony Brown was caught on camera in front of an apparent pole dancer.

The Mirror is told that this picture comes from last year’s ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers) conference in Las Vegas. Brown was there evidently “on official” business — meaning the taxpayers picked up his tab.

Brown’s campaign manager Justin Schall added some color in a phone interview: “This is the Maryland party last year,” he explained, and “all the elected officials” from Maryland were in attendance.

While it’s uncertain if he was there to fundraise for his campaign, it’s widely known to be a major reason why candidates go to Vegas.

The picture is all smiles and bliss. But look closely — in the background is a pole-hugging, scantily-clad woman with a top hat. So what would otherwise be a normal visual of a politician on a trip with work-related guests includes, err, a curvy woman in a red bikini (or bra and panties, whatever the case may be.)

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