The Plot Thickens

I have been reporting on the leadership struggles within the Republican party. With the national and local leadership established, the only outstanding decisions regard who will lead Republicans on the state level.

The leadership hierarchy in the Maryland Republican Party has changed somewhat with multiple vice-chairman being replaced with regional vice chairman.

In speaking with a number of the members of the state central committee, the overall chairmanship remains wide open with some consensus forming for Louis Pope to serve as a one year "transitional" chairman.

Of interest to Anne Arundel Republicans, sources indicate that former county chairman Chuck Gast has the inside shot at the regional vice-chairmanship which includes our county. Preliminary discussions also indicate that Erik Robbey, current state First Vice Chairman, may be on the way out with other central committee members from other counties refusing to discuss the position or Erik with Anne Arundel members lobbying on his behalf.

The state party convention will be held next weekend in Annapolis.

No doubt there will be more to report on these issues.