Red Maryland

Del. Pat McDonough announced on his radio show yesterday that he was interested in running for governor. However, McDonough also stated that he would exit the race if former Maryland Gov. Bob Ehrlich entered the race.

Laura Smitherman

“Gov. O’Malley is weaker than most people suspect, and I belive he could be defeated,” said McDonough, who represents Baltimore and Harford counties in the General Assembly. “There are just major issues in this state that I’m concerned about, and I don’t see them being addressed.” McDonough said he would not only talk about state budget deficits but also “crime, drugs and gangs” and illegal immigration