O'Malley's national stature grows
The Democratic Governors Association announced today that Martin O'Malley has been elevated to vice chairman of the group.
The move was expected; O'Malley had been finance chairman, and governors typically follow a progression, from finance to vice chairman to chairman. "In 2008, the DGA burst all previous fundraising records, reaching $23 million," the group said in a release.
When the current chairman, Gov. Brian Schweitzer of Montana, completes his term, O'Malley should take over the top spot. The position provides decent visibility for O'Malley, who is presumably looking to build a national stature, and who, after the 2010 gubernatorial election, will begin looking for other jobs (presuming he is re-elected).
Former Maryland Gov. Parris N. Glendening was head of both the DGA and the bipartisan corollary, the National Governors Association.
In 2010m the DGA will attempt to defend 21 Governorships held by Democrats, with 38 races on the ballot, the group said in its release.
Comments
Does this potentially mean a postion in the Obama presidency for O'Malley in 2010?
I know such a move would be heartbreaking for you David (Andy and the rest of the editiorial board) but don't worry you could find love again.
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David responds: If there's one thing I've learned, it's never look for love in the Maryland State House.
Posted by: Waiting for the Sun 2 Set | February 17, 2009 5:14 PM
OweMalley grows in stature as Marylanders taxes go up and
BGE rates continue to skyrocket!
The Teflon king!
Long live the boy king!
Posted by: jay | February 17, 2009 5:40 PM
O'M may be looking for a job after the 2010 Primary election.
Posted by: Mark | February 18, 2009 7:59 AM
"The position provides decent visibility for O'Malley".
Does this mean 'goody two shoes' will blossom out of his coddled world and into the real one?
Goody Two Shoes;
Someone who is virtuous in a coy, smug or sentimental manner.
I can't wait.
Posted by: Carole | February 18, 2009 9:52 AM
Congrats for the new position that you have. It is a great thing to be promoted.
Posted by: Celebrity Gossip | February 18, 2009 8:39 PM
Don't tell us the boy gov has not paid his taxes too! That IS a prerequisite for an Obama cabinet position isn't it?
Posted by: AnotherWatcher | February 19, 2009 12:03 PM