Events Planned in Anticipation of Maryland GOP Primary
posted 5:42 am Mon January 07, 2008 - Annapolis, Md.
Representative Wayne Gilchrest plans an event in Annapolis this week with former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich and Maryland's former lieutenant governor, Michael Steele. Gilchrest is hoping to polish his credentials as a conservative as he faces two serious challengers. Two Republican state senators - E.J. Pipkin and Andy Harris - are challenging the nine-term incumbent.
Gilchrest is seen as vulnerable in a Republican primary because he sometimes splits with his party's leaders, especially on the war in Iraq. Gilchrest's camp is trying to promote the support of Gingrich and Steele as evidence that Gilchrest is a solid Republican.Also this week, Harris and Pipkin return to work together in the state Senate. They vow there won't be any fireworks in the legislature, though the two are battling each other in the campaign.
The primary vote is February 12th.
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