CQ Politics breaks the news
This is absolutely wonderful and welcome news. Wayne Gilchrest was one of the few non-insane Republicans in the House, who was taken out in a primary a few months back by one of the typically right right right wingers. Well, it looks like he cares more about his country than about his party (as I said, he is one of the very few non-insane Republicans).
Our candidate in Maryland’s first district is Frank Kratovil Jr., and with this somewhat unexpected support from Mr. Gilchrest, one of only two Republicans in the House not to support the war, this might end up being yet another winnable race!
“For the 18 years I have been honored to represent the 1st District in Congress, I have always tried to make decisions based on principle rather than partisanship or politics,” Gilchrest said in his prepared remarks at the beginning of a conference call with reporters from the state capital of Annapolis.
He continued, “This decision is no different. I admire Frank’s integrity and independence. He will continue the moderate tradition of Maryland’s Eastern Shore.”
Excellent news all around today.