La. Strategist to Run Duncan's Campaign

[Freddie Stubbs]

'Hard-Charger' Has Record of Success

By Tim Craig
Washington Post Staff Writer
Friday, April 29, 2005; Page B05

Montgomery County Executive Douglas M. Duncan announced yesterday that he has hired a Louisiana Democratic strategist to manage his campaign for governor next year.

Scott Arceneaux, 34, will move to Maryland in a few weeks to lead Duncan's race against Baltimore Mayor Martin O'Malley for the Democratic nomination.

"He is a veteran campaign manager, a hard-charger and a great addition to our team," Duncan said in a statement.

In an interview, Arceneaux said Duncan will mount "a very aggressive campaign" to raise Duncan's profile outside of Montgomery County by highlighting his record as county executive. "He's got 10 years of success," Arceneaux said. "It's just a matter of getting his message out."

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[nickshepDEM]

1. Governor Duncan. Ahhh, I like it! eom

[Stinky The Clown]

2. Getting the word out is a fine goal, but

I hope this guya nd whoever O'Malley chooses will NOT trash the other Dems. We don't need that ... at all.

[aintitfunny]

3. Absolutely, it is so Important N/T

[OnBackground]

4. Yes, But...

Doug Duncan, when asked at a leadership forum at Towson University what he would do about <a href="http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/local/politics/bal-md.politics24may24,1,2916074.column?coll=bal-local-headlines">the problems plaguing Baltimore</a>, discussed education as key.

"I don't have a six-point plan for fixing Baltimore's schools or the state's schools," he acknowledged. "But I'm working on it."