Jacobs steps down as Senate GOP leader
After a mere 10 months on the job, Maryland's first female Republican Senate leader is giving up her post because she's considering running for higher office.
"If I’m looking at doing something else it just would not be fair to the Republican caucus for me to have my mind else where," said Sen. Nancy Jacobs. "Whatever I decide to do, I’m likely going to have to campaign. And campaign during session."
Jacobs, who represents Harford and Cecil counties, said she might try to unseat Rep. C. A. "Dutch" Ruppersberger, a Democrat incumbent in the 2nd Congressional District, where she lives. She also said she's considering running for Harford County Executive. David Craig, who holds the position is term limited.
Jacobs took over the leadership post in January after Sen. Allan H. Kittleman stepped down because he wanted to introduce a civil unions bill that would be at odds with his caucus. Kittleman never introduced the bill, and instead became the sole GOP lawmaker supporting same-sex marriage.
Jacobs announced her intentions to the GOP caucus Thursday evening. The group will meet in December, she said, to elect a new leader.
"If I’m looking at doing something else it just would not be fair to the Republican caucus for me to have my mind else where," said Sen. Nancy Jacobs. "Whatever I decide to do, I’m likely going to have to campaign. And campaign during session."
Jacobs, who represents Harford and Cecil counties, said she might try to unseat Rep. C. A. "Dutch" Ruppersberger, a Democrat incumbent in the 2nd Congressional District, where she lives. She also said she's considering running for Harford County Executive. David Craig, who holds the position is term limited.
Jacobs took over the leadership post in January after Sen. Allan H. Kittleman stepped down because he wanted to introduce a civil unions bill that would be at odds with his caucus. Kittleman never introduced the bill, and instead became the sole GOP lawmaker supporting same-sex marriage.
Jacobs announced her intentions to the GOP caucus Thursday evening. The group will meet in December, she said, to elect a new leader.
Comments
We could sure use more people like Nancy in elected office. I hope she goes for Congress and stands firm against the Nancy Pelosis of the world!
Posted by: James | October 20, 2011 5:17 PM
I applaud any conservative who has the passion and desire to run for office in a blue state like Maryland,it,s like swimming upstream against the tide.I don,t know much about Miss or Mrs Jacobs but if she runs against Dutch she has my vote.In a state like Maryland Mickey Mouse could run,and if he had the letters Dem.next to his name he could become governor or any government official he wanted to be.What is befuddling to me is how everybody is against raising taxes but,O Malley does it all the time and he still gets reelected. When I talk to people about it and ask them,they never voted for him.(LOL)
Posted by: Don Hall sr | October 20, 2011 5:20 PM
lets get rid of dutch and replace him with a person who clearly represents what the people want.
Posted by: Joe-ball | October 22, 2011 7:21 PM
so im in over my head on this job, but now i can say that im getting out to think about running for something else...huh!!!
Posted by: opbilly | October 24, 2011 2:01 PM