If one actually needs further proof of the corruption inherent in the Democrat Party in Maryland, look no further than how it protects its criminal elected officials. In just 2009 alone, the monopoly party has seen three of its elected officials convicted of crimes, with another pending.
Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon was just found guilty earlier this month of misappropriation of funds, for stealing gift cards intended for needy children. Per an article in the Christian Science Monitor: “At City Hall, council members expressed sadness today, giving praise to the embattled Dixon.” $2 million of taxpayer money later, she is still on the job.
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In September, Baltimore County Councilman Samuel Moxley was found guilty of his second DUI offense in four years. Per an article by Bryan Sears: “Don Mohler, a spokesman for County Executive Jim Smith, said, ‘This is a personal matter between the councilman and his family’”. He is still on the job, and looking at running for Clerk of the Court in 2010.
In July, Baltimore County Councilman Ken Oliver was found guilty of two counts of theft in campaign finance violations. Per Bryan Sears article: “[Councilman] Kamenetz said, ‘I think if Councilman Oliver made a mistake, I’m positive he’ll rectify it.’” Indeed, rectification came through the court system at taxpayer expense. Councilman Oliver still serves on the council, and apparently is still having campaign finance irregularities.
City Councilman Helen Holton was charged in January for accepting a bribe, perjury, misuse of her office and, later after the original charges were dropped, campaign finance violations. Her trial which had been scheduled for December 7 has been postponed. The Baltimore Sun reported: “She’s holding up very well,” said Mayor Sheila Dixon. “She’s right now intending to stay focused and continue serving the citizens of Baltimore.”
Not a word from the Democrats about any of these representatives of the people resigning. Before or after conviction.
In contrast, the last Republican to be convicted of a crime was Delegate Robert McKee of Washington County, who was found guilty of possessing child pornography in September of 2008. He resigned from office even before charges were filed and was not supported by Maryland Republicans. Before the conviction, House Republican Leader Anthony O’Donnell said, “”It’s troubling. But look, in this country, we afford our citizens the right to hear details.” According to an article: “Under his plea agreement, McKee is expected to serve 37 to 41 months in prison, register as a sex offender, and will never be able to hold public office or own a handgun.”
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Why doesn’t the public demand accountability for the criminal actions of Maryland Democrats? Will they do it at the ballot box next year?
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The Baltimore County Republican Party denounced efforts by two prominent Democrat powerbrokers, Michael Paul Smith and David Gildea, in their efforts to pack the next Baltimore County Council with politicians sympathetic to over development of our County. The story was first reported by Bryan Sears of Patuxent Publishing.
“Under Jim Smith and his Democrat cronies, Baltimore County has become a political cesspool, polluted by big money from Democrat developers and their special interests that are paying for access to power,” commented Baltimore County Republican Party Chairman Chris Cavey. “It’s time to drain this political cesspool and reform the County Council in 2010. Only the Republican Party offers real reform and accountability.”
Cavey is asking all Democrat candidates in Baltimore County to clarify whether they would back the Smith-Gildea candidates if they proceed to the general election. “Will self-styled reformers like Jim Brochin, Bobby Zirkin, Steve Lafferty, and Ruth Baisden denounce such a brazen effort to stack the County Council with candidates handpicked by the Smith-Gildea development cartel? Are they willing to close a blind eye to the deepening corruption within the Council chamber and hope for some of the same cash flow and support.”
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