Bravo. O'Murder gets in on a race NOT because he is genuine, but because his foe is running opposite.
MARYLANDER'S we can not afford to keep voting in the smae ilk.
If Urlich runs, yes O'Murder is better; just by a hair. But, if a new candidate runs and they have a clue, then we have got to VOTE O'Murder out and keep Urlich out as well.

We deserve better. We are COWARDS for voting the same garbage in city after city...Pure COWARDS

You are being pimped out man. Get some life experiences of your own and come back in a few years. You are only a boy toy for the boy Gov. You will serve at his pleasure and you are only a pawn. Pay attention.

And why not? Perhaps other young people would see this young man as someone to look up too! There needs to be a changing of the guard in city hall. I welcome new blood and bold new ideas. maybe we can get rid of the crooks and the cronyism that permeates city hall.

There is a very interesting story here but can you print some information about the candidate? Did the reporter even try to get a quote from him? I, too, welcome the "new blood" but can't comment on his "bold new ideas" based on this article.

New blood is one thing, however, local gov't decision-making impacts tax payers and citizens at this level faster than the federal gov't. This position requires either gov't or business experience, patience and knowledge. How else can one determine if issuing a bond is a good idea? What about rezoning? What about public-private partnerships? Capital improvement projects?

To Ed Johnson:

Come-on Ed. You call this "change of the guard"? He is hand supported the the "king of the old guard", the Governor. This kid will be corrupted the day he walks in if he isn't already.

Kick them all out. We in Maryland are unbelievable. No matter how much they tax us to death, we put them back in. Time for more of us to move to states to appreciate its citizens and stop taking its money.

Ah, Governor Vindictive speaks out. Had to wait awhile for this one. How many more are on his list?

Nice PR move and photo-op.Good way to look good after MOM's disgraceful ignorance shown on this morning on ABC's "This Week." The first Eejit claims that the S&P was not justified with their downgrade. Um... no one is lending us money dumb-arse. And if the agency that didn't downgrade mortgage backed securities until it was too late should scare off of us -- our true rating is likely far worse than we know.But seriously, nice photo-op. And the kid's even old enough to go drink'n with the gubner. I wonder if the kid is Keneysian or if he follows other traditional economic models (if others, hopefully not brutalized like John Keynes' model has been by the Feds).

Forget that O’Malley has endorsed him, as an endorsement from O’Malley in many people’s eyes means absolutely nothing. To say this kid has no experience is unfair and more or less ignorant considering the fact many people say this based on his age. I believe these are the kinds of leaders the city needs. First, he is setting a POSITIVE example for blacks in the city and potentially blacks all over the state. Secondly, HE IS THE COMMUNITY HE IS TRYING TO REPRESENT. I read on these comments all the time people complain about young blacks in the city being the source of the crime and other problems in the community. Why not let a YOUNG, BLACK person take charge to make a change in a community he knows well. A lot of these kids need role models they can relate to, role models in which they can see themselves. Who knows, this kid could be that person. I think a lot of the posters commenting from the outside looking in do not understand looking from the inside out. Let this young man state his intentions, his views, actually get to know his platform , and most importantly take O’Malley out of the equation. You never know he may be what this particular district needs.

You should visit Brown's website before you judge him. He is the best candidate for the 12th. He knows and understands the community, and is a very strong youth advocate. We need young blood. He understands the people.

It's great that O'Malley is endorsing him. What's the odds of a 21 year old African American male, growing up in East Baltimore, who struggled with having a drug addicted mom, living in foster care; getting endorsed by the governor for city council.

If this was a way for him to get back at Stokes, why not support Ramos, or any other older candidate? I just think some people are upset becasue of Brown's age! But it's about time we get some fresh blood in office. Because the status quo down city hall failed us.

You all may call this politics but I call this change! This is a great move by the gov.

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O'Malleys new found affection for voting age black youths is pathetic. With so much discrimination in his own administration the weasel is now attempting to dupe blacks into believing he his pro diversity. Blacks in Maryland are finally realizing that photo oppportunitys cannot erase years of bigotry.

Governor retaliatory has no credibility.

Seems the article is more about O'M than it is about a candidate for city council. I wonder if he was running in another district if the guv would have "endorsed" him?

De'von is a sincere person who is not o'malley's pawn. he lives and goes to school in the 12th district. I don't think you can speak badly about him if haven,'t even heard his views. he is not corrupted by any goverment offical or politician. he has a heart for the people a grass roots individual.

He never gets involved in contested primaries except when he needs to pay someone back for supporting Ehrlich. Even though he won by a wide margin with the help of a flood of money to buy dishonest attack ads. More evidence of what a nasty vindictive pr$ck Omalley is.

Didn't O'Malley whine about Ehrlich-Harris-Gilchrest? Alas the irony!

Devon Brown seems to be making the best of the opportunities that have been presented to him and serves as a great role model for inner city males. But he is not the best candidate for the 12th District. The city's fiscal situation will only get worse. The district needs someone who has experience working with government, institutions, businesses, non-profits and foundations, and community organizations to forge partnerships to improve the 12th District one block at a time. The hardest working and best qualified candidate is Odette Ramos. No other candidate has visited with residents of every block in the 12th District and is equally comfortable in every neighborhood.

If O'Malley endorses him, I know I would never vote for him. That is also the reason I am not going to vote for Rawlings-Blake. He was a mediocre mayor and a lousy Governor

I'm ok with a 21 year old running for city council. The current city council is out of touch and half of them don't even live in their own district. You want change Baltimore? Well here's a chance. What else does this city have to lose?

If he's as mature as his age, he'll beat most of the current council.

O'Malley is clearly being vindictive here, but I think it could work out better for the district if this young man is elected. The district's been treated poorly for years, and if this young man is genuinely interested in fixing it, it'll be a step up. I guess we'll see how it plays out.

Brief history check. There is nothing wrong with the Governor getting involved in contested primaries, but it is certainly not unprecedented. Governor O'Malley was certainly quite involved in the 11th district primary in 2007. He publicly supported the eventual winner, Bill Cole, and even worked a polling place on election day. O'Malley also strongly endorsed Stephanie Rawlings-Blake in the Council President primary in 2007.