Lierman to Lead Md. Democrats

[Freddie Stubbs]

Montgomery County Lobbyist Vows to 'Engage Everyone'

By Tim Craig
Washington Post Staff Writer
Tuesday, December 14, 2004; Page B03

Maryland Democrats selected former congressional candidate Terry Lierman as the state party's chairman last night, after his only opponent dropped out of the race and endorsed him.

Lierman, a lobbyist and wealthy businessman, has close ties to the progressive wing of the party and believes that Democrats need to reach out to their base as well as identify new voters as they prepare for the 2006 governor's election.

"What we have to do is engage everyone," Lierman said before the vote.

His opponent, Frederick lawyer and party activist Dan Rupli, had argued that the party needs to do a better job of reaching out to rural voters.

more: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A62403-2004Dec13.html

[DaveinMD]

1. Rupli

is correct that the Party needs to reach out to rural voters. I believe Terry will do that. Most people in the party recognize this fact.