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July 28, 2009

Brown hosts lieutenant governor conference, shows off pitching arm

It’s a slow news day when two reporters from The Washington Post, an Associated Press newsman and yours truly show up to a no-news press conference. But while State House staffers still outnumbered us, there we were on the south lawn of the Annapolis capitol this morning.

The draw: Lt. Gov. Anthony G. Brown showing off his pitching arm in advance of the Orioles game Friday night when he will throw the ceremonial first pitch in his personalized jersey.

Brown is trying to draw attention to his office in advance of the National Lieutenant Governors Association meeting in Baltimore Wednesday through Friday. Lieutenant governors, often overshadowed by their gubernatorial counterparts, plan to discuss how to manage state budgets in this tough economy, cyber-security and environmental conservation. About two dozen lieutenant governors from around the nation are expected to attend, and the conference is projected to generate a half-million dollars in economic activity.

The festivities will be kicked off with Brown hosting the welcoming reception at the U.S. Naval Academy, and he’ll bring the event to a close at Camden Yards. Many politicians toss balls into the dirt when confronted with the surprisingly long distance between the mound and home plate. So while Brown has thrown pitchs at minor league games before, he said he wants to be prepared.

“This is the big leagues,” he said before throwing the ball around with his aides. “This is not going to be a flea flicker. This one’s coming in with heat.”

Posted by Laura Smitherman at 12:52 PM | | Comments (8)
        

Comments

In today's current budget dilemma this is a total complete waste of taxpayers money.
Period.
Why does a Lt. Governor have a staff?
Piggyback on OweMalley's staff and pocket the savings.
Thanks for blindly cheerleading along as always Laura.
This state needs an enema.

jay, get a life.

Actually I do need a life Laura's cheerleader.
I just get incensed with all the conferences being held that we taxpayers pay for and or our elected officials fly to and from.
In these austere times these sojourns should be canned.
Waste of taxpayers dollars.
We need true budget cutting.
Brown does not need a staff for example.
Neither does the first lady.
Consolidate and save.
Such a waste of money in so many different ways in Annapolis.
Common sense 101.
Of course not for the socialist Democrats in this state.
And I am an Independent.
I despise the right as much as I despise the left.


If you are pissed at O'Malley and Brown then here is your forum to voice your complaints. I get incensed when "anonymous" readers attack reporters. I despise the cowardice.

Actually, Jay, the conference isn't costing taxpayers anything. http://www.governor.maryland.gov/ltgovernor/pressreleases/090724.asp

"The NLGA meeting is funded completely through private sponsors and contributions and will not cost Maryland taxpayers anything. NLGA officials estimate the meeting will generate $487,000 in Maryland’s economy – a $4.87 return on every dollar invested in the meeting. "

I'm sorry, jay, did you say something?

I'm kinda glad I have tickets for Thursdays game so I don't have to see another political hack infiltrating themselves into my private life.

It's all mute anyway. The Boston fans, who will outnumber the O's fans, don't give a hoot about Anthony Brown.

Hey, now I get it....Little to no Maryland fans to boo him.

Nice political move.

You go Tony the Tiger. I hope you throw a strike.

Might be my foot in my mouth Lewis that you hear. My disdain for Maryland Democrats blinds me to the truth. Just remember I am an Independent. Those right wingers annoy me too!

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