Wendy Rosen, Democratic candidate for the 1st Congressional District, shocked supporters this afternoon by announcing her decision to withdraw from the race. In an email to party officials, Rosen cited personal reasons for her withdrawal.
“I have been proud to serve as the Democratic Congressional Candidate of Maryland’s 1st Congressional District for the last five months, so it is with great regret, and much sorrow that I must resign.
Personal issues have made this the hardest decision that I have had to make.
The First Congressional District deserves a representative that champions their interests, votes for, not against job creation, and builds sustainable economy for agriculture, tourism, small businesses on every main street from Pokomoke to Taneytown. That is not Andy Harris — who only represents himself.
I will be reflecting my time spent getting to know my state so much better. I have fallen in love with the eastern shore and learned so much about the issues and the economic crisis that still hangs over so many of us.
I intend to continue my efforts to advocate for small businesses throughout the United States and to be a voice for the Made in American movement.
Sincerely,
Wendy Rosen”
Keith Thompson says
Personal reasons?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-democratic-congressional-candidate-withdraws-after-voting-irregularities-cited/2012/09/10/4782e226-fb76-11e1-98c6-ec0a0a93f8eb_allComments.html?ctab=all_&
John Mann says
https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/maryland-politics/post/maryland-democrat-quits-congressional-race-amid-vote-fraud-allegations/2012/09/10/d0ff9b1e-fb73-11e1-b2af-1f7d12fe907a_blog.html
Sounds like she was voting in both Maryland and Florida.
John Vail says
Write in John LaFerla!
Michael V Johnson says
asking me to be kind is a lot to ask and any one that knows me knows I said she was a Trojan horse from the start ! Her only job was to get John La Ferla out of the race. She had unlimited resources to beat John but she could only put up two campaign signs on the Eastern Shore ! She should be tracked down, tared, feathered, and had her epidermis pealed from her body ! Scum !
Josh Miller says
Someone should have told Rosen that voting early and often was not to be taken literally. But I admire her dedication.
Josh Miller says
Also, she didn’t shock party officials. they were much expecting it, they threw her under the bus hoping she would step down. she was a non-performer.
michael V Johnson says
You had to be stupid as a Republican to not see she was a Trojan Horse !
Gren Whitman says
Eh? A “Trojan Horse”? Concealing what? Explain, please.
Carol Knight says
She was a registered Republican but changed her affiliation to run against Harris. John would have been a strong contender. Is there no way he can fill this spot?? What kind of person is registered and votes in different states??
mary wood says
KINDNESS IS A LITTLE HARD TO COME BY. WHAT ARE THE DEMOCRATS IN THE FIRST DISTRICT PLANNING TO DO ?
Lainey Harrison says
WRITE IN JOHN LA FERLA!
Personal reasons, huh? Um, yes, my jail term may interfere with performing my duties as a Congresswoman…..
Gerry Maynes says
Hi, Ah Yes, Isn!t she thethe one who had such wonderful comments about Mit Romney and other republicans honesty. HMM, P erhaps she should have been told that people who live in glass houses should not throw stones. I love it when one of these windbags ( any party will do) does something dishonest.
Just go easy on her! Remember the comedian Ron White who has told us that there is no cure for stupid!
kurt Kolaja says
I am ready to serve.