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January 15, 2009

Franchot has Republican friends

Comptroller Peter Franchot, who has sparred with fellow Democrats and particularly Gov. Martin O’Malley, appears to be able to count on Republicans for allies.

At a forum for a business group across the street from the State House today, Senate Minority Leader Allan H. Kittleman singled out the state’s chief tax collector for praise, saying Franchot “had it right” when he accused Annapolis powerbrokers of having a spending problem. The comptroller has criticized Democratic leaders and called for a comprehensive overhaul of the state’s spending practices. At the same forum of the Maryland Economic Development Association, also made a point of noting that Franchot stood up to his party.House Minority Leader Anthony J. O’Donnell

The bipartisanship did not go unnoticed. “I’m starting to believe Franchot is the new head of the Republican caucus,” House Speaker Michael E. Busch joked.

-- Laura Smitherman

Posted by David Nitkin at 4:05 PM | Permalink | Comments (1)

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Thank god someone in Annapolis has the stones to call aspade a spade and challange the whole theiving lot to cut some spending and get us back on the road to fiscal responsibility. Watching the lawmakers saying that they need to make cuts is most gratifying. It almost reminds me of watching Fonzie from Happy Days try to say sorry!!! HA!!

Posted by: kayleemackenzie | January 20, 2009 5:36 PM

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