Rick Perry to raise $$ in Maryland
Texas Gov. Rick Perry, a Republican, is set to make a stop in Baltimore later this month to raise money for his presidential bid, an event that would be his first in Maryland since announcing his national intentions last month. 
Organizing the fundraiser is Republican money man Dick Hug, a veteran from Gov. Robert Ehrlich's tenure. He also raised money for President George W. Bush.
Hug said that he flew down to Texas about three weeks ago with other fundraisers and spent time with the Perry team. "When you see him and meet with him you'll be very impressed," Hug said. "He's going to be our next president."
The Perry fundraiser is scheduled for 8:15 a.m. Tuesday Sept. 27 at The Center Club in downtown Baltimore. Tickets are $2,500 and include a photo-op with the presidential hopeful, according to a list compiled by Annapolis lobbyist Bruce Bereano.
Blue Maryland isn't often where GOP presidential candidates spend time looking for votes, though as my colleague John Fritze noted in a story earlier this summer, the state is great place to scoop up cash.
In June potential contenders and big shots stopping by the state for fundraisers included: Pizza magnate Herman Cain, tea party star Sarah Palin and the top GOP budget maker in Congress Rep. Paul Ryan.
Also former House Speaker Newt Gingrich headlined an event for the Maryland Republican Party over the summer. And last year former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney spoke at the state GOP party dinner.
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Make sure to remind David Zurawik that he can't buy a ticket to the Perry fundraiser since it would conflict with his job.
Posted by: Rusty Shackleford | September 2, 2011 6:51 PM
Yes finally we are getting a true leader here. Maybe
Martin can learn a lesson from a real hero,
Posted by: Joe-Ball | September 2, 2011 8:51 PM
good one rusty-- you're just as delusional as dale gribble, way to act in character. and dr. Z loves the haters
Posted by: Getreal | September 3, 2011 2:54 AM
Awwww, come on Rusty.
If 'Z' is so intelligent, he'll figure it out himself. If he's a dumb as he appears to be in his columns, this will give the Sun the uncontestable right to fire the idiot.
Posted by: Mike | September 3, 2011 6:43 AM
Hug said: "He's going to be our next president."
er, lets hope not.
Posted by: MrRational | September 3, 2011 8:40 AM
"He's going to be our next president."
I'll take the under on that bet.
@Rusty: Well played, sir.
Posted by: kungpow12 | September 3, 2011 1:05 PM
GAG!
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Posted by: Louis Nardozi | September 3, 2011 5:00 PM
Unelectable.
Posted by: tufguy | September 3, 2011 5:20 PM
Think they know he is just the prettier, dumber version of Bush?
Posted by: Shannon | September 3, 2011 5:36 PM
The Republicans must be getting desperate. Now they're just picking guys who look like Reagan.
Posted by: Eric | September 6, 2011 9:43 AM
I wouldn't vote for his boss on a dare, but you've got to admire Dick Hug for not hiding behind initials or some other subterfuge.
Posted by: Cheap Jim | September 6, 2011 11:31 AM
Thanks so much to Mr Hug! Always good news to hear there are actually folks in Maryland who can and will support a wholly worthy cause! May Mr. Hug be correct!
Posted by: JGwen | September 6, 2011 4:26 PM