Posted on 02/08/2005 8:34:15 PM PST by crushkerry
Baltimore Mayor Martin O'Malley yesterday accused agents of Maryland Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr.'s administration of spreading false rumors that he had an extramarital affair, and Ehrlich responded hours later by dismissing a longtime employee.
The mayor, a Democrat considering a bid for governor in 2006, said he believes that the widespread and persistent rumors were part of a "concerted and orchestrated and sustained" effort and called on the Republican governor to apologize to his wife and children. "I don't think any of us run for office expecting that this sort of hurt will be heaped on our kids or our spouses," O'Malley said.
Ehrlich said an apology was premature and denied any personal involvement in spreading the rumor. He then asked for and received the resignation of Joseph Steffen, a longtime aide working in state government. Steffen confirmed yesterday that he had discussed the rumor on a popular conservative Web site and in private e-mails, which were given to The Washington Post.
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Thanks, CBG.
The term "disgruntled former employees" come to mind as far as some of the impetus for this search on me. However, the few folks I talked to are astonished that my screen name was uncovered - and it wasn't even THAT big of a deal, as concerns what I actually said in the post. I didn't start any rumor, I was commenting on rumors that were out there. What IS a big deal is the perception - and the fact O'Malley would have hammered the Governor over the head with me for the next 20 months.
Thanks for your well wishes. I'll be fine, of this I have no doubt.
Again, I state, the Governor had no knowledge of any of this
Admirable NCPAC. I know and admire him also.
FWIW, now that you're out..beat them at their own game...I asssume you're good at what you do..so you should have no problem landing a new gig...so after you get it..With the proviso that you can blog..do for politics in MD what Lauck did to the Daschle /Thune race..put it on the map, and took Daschle down..You can own the MD politcal blog format..and bevcause of your unfortunate situation, I'm sure there will be many who will be happy to feed you stuff to get you started..it can be a tremendous oportunity...go for it... so tonight..hang around here..if you do imbibe I'd opt for the good single malt...and tomorrow...have at the bastards... regards...from a Chappaqua full of Clintons Ken
Thanks, EV. I'll be fine.
Hope you're doing well, my friend.
incoming freepmail
You rock, dude.
One has to assume that if you post anything on the web, if someone really wants to find out who you are, and has some resouces and contacts, they can..that's why God created Lurkers..
Thanks, William. I will be fine. Hell, this might even burnish my reputation.
WOW!! She's purty!! ;-)
Needs to be a lot more careful who she sleeps with though.
It's probably not that hard to figure out. There's IP traces, email addies posted, and those who probably know the posters and are able to figure out who they are from the style of writing or information there. Letters to the editor that match a post are key.
There are dozens of pols who lurk here, and I'm not surprised if some of them post. I know reporters are here, and I'd be shocked if dem and GOP stratigests aren't here from time to time.
THAT, I cannot comment on.
Thanks for the "character" comment, CD.
I don't quite get the "private emails" thing, either. Not sure what emails to which the reporter is referring.
BTTT
Thanks, Ken5050.
I'll be fine - probably going to take some time to just RELAX, as this has been building for a few weeks though, until Tuesday, I didn't know where it was headed.
I did imbibe earlier tonight: A few Guiness draughts with some non-political friends.
I'll consider the MD weblog idea. The thing is, I expect to be pretty busy rather quickly.
Thanks, Chad. Judging from your tag line, I think it's safe to say you rock, too!
Unless this site is giving up the IP's, that's not possible. The other stuff is just too circumstantial. If he's been in politics for 10 years, he knows better than to leave an email address. No, it has to be something else.
The DUmmies tried to "out" Buckhead, but wasn't it the LA Slimes who "outed" his real identity?
Didn't the LA Slimes have investigative reporters & staff spend time working to uncover Buckhead? Instead of trying to uncover the source of the Rather forgeries, i.e., the wrongdoers and accomplices to a serious fraud, the LA Slimes went after a whistle-blower who helped expose the fraud of Rather's reporting.
Are you saying that the DUmmies helped the Slimes expose Buckhead's identity? I would doubt that most DUmmies would have the brains to help, but please enlighten me if they did contribute to the Slimes' efforts.
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