It does not really matter who runs against O'Malley.
He will win again.
I know those of you who lean to the right don't want to hear this, but The Govenor is doing a good job in getting this state back on track after the Ehrlich fiasco.
...and like Obama, another great leader, the positive changes will take a little time to show it's full effect...keep going Martin you have a lot of supporters.

Ray could you please inform us non-believers as to what OMalley's accomplishments are?
Beside the oyster replenishment that is.
I see a failed governor who oversaw the largest tax increase in Maryland history, who lied to the voters about BGE in the prevoius election and who still supports the now convicted mayor of Baltimore.

Do you guys really dignify this as a "town hall?" The questions are being hand-selected. If that isn't bad enough, why on earth would you have to RSVP to an online town hall? Wait, I think I misplaced my e-invite... what will I ever do if I can't rsvp.

Just like MPT's sham of a program, no tough questions will be allowed in. No one will get to ask O'Malley why he now thinks job credits are a good idea after axing DBED's budget. No one will get to ask why he thinks tax credits promote jobs but tax hikes save them?

And frankly, the Sun and Post have been in bed with the O'Malley Administration. (Apologies to the Sun as they're mentioned figuratively above unlike the literal interpretation for JW at the WP).

I know he will win again becasue the vast majority of people in this state do not understand that they are being screwed. This man may be the worst governor in MD history.

Ray's comment just made me almost lose lunch!
85% INCREASE in electric rates is a good thing?
Increase the budget only to reduce it 3 times is a good thing?
The LARGEST tax increase in Md history is a good thing?
The Juvi Justice system is better?
The state economy is better?

What pray tell ARE his accomplishments?

Ray,
Effectiveness in governing in this State has been handicapped by a 'single party' system since the Civil War. To blame Ehrlich for anything sounds almost comedic. How dare he challenge the General Assembly or as the 'left' always like to say 'status quo'.
The simple fact is, unless the General Assembly makeup shifts enough, we will continue to suffer the many irresponsible actions of the legislative body. Furthermore, the challenges of a Republican Governor, should one take office will again be stonewalled by the likes of a gaggle of lifelong politicians more concerned with their personal status than negotiating 'good responsible policy' or 'spending habits'.

Maryland is true blue Ray, and if you are loud and proud, congrats...you will be contributing to the furthering of a 'single agenda' that in my opinion is dangerous.

If really concerned...Marylanders need to turn the blue at least a shade of "Purple"...

@Augieboy, you are absolutely on target. And O Malley is the biggest failure to hit Maryland. His lies and disregard for the recession, while growing his Programs, while laying off and furloughing state workers, well this only proves he is all about himself. I hope he slips on a banana peel.

A virtual townhall meeting is a sham. O'Malley's toadies will hand select questions that will show the Guv in a positive light, however dim that may be. It's no different than what was done by Cardin in DC. Censor anything that would put ole Marty on the spot.

Wow to the people who think OMalley is the greatest Governor. Yes Ehrlich was not perfect and maybe did reach a bit t far to work with the Democratic house and senate but he kept them honest. Omalley if we recall fought slots until he was elected and now they are what was needed, Ehrlich was honest from the beginning and was a visionary and not a reactionary like OMalley is.
State budget is out of control because he lets it grow and does not stop his per projects. And the Democratic pushed Thorton bill makes no real difference to education, what does make a diffeence is the intangibles no one talks about in this State which is family and school working together, classromms and teachers and books and the basic technologies are great but with a broken nuclear family system all the 100s of millions are wastred with Thorton. Also you have a demoralized state work force who keep getting beat down every year and for those who think State employees have it so great well 44th in the country in pay and 47th in retirement but if O"Malley keeps it up we will be first in sick leave as we a re sick of him and his ultra liberal agrenda and come election day he will see, anyway we all know he is an oppertunist who is going to run for the senate or take Babs Mikulskis seat when she appoints him...and thanks again Gov for the furloughs, no raises in 3 years and while watching are county and federal counterparts get raises, bonuses and well what is the use I am a short timer and I have sick leave :)

OMalley has been a bust! Erhlich's term was just smoke and mirrors nothing was accomplished but O'Malley has set back Marylanders about 20 years. While he talks of fiscally responsibility the useless spending is out of control.