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Announcement Coming On Franchot's Future

State Comptroller is rumored to be mulling over possible run for Governor in 2014.

State Comptroller Peter Franchot could make an announcement as soon as today regarding his political future.

Franchot, a Democrat in his second term as the state's chief tax collector, has long been rumored as a possible candidate for governor in 2014.

In September, Franchot spoke of a possible run during an appearance at Goucher College but was non-committal.

"Despite everybody kind of pulling at my sleeve saying 'would you take that fiscal message and run.' it's something I'm going to be very cautious about. I'm just speaking frankly. I've got a lot on my plate, frankly. I need the job like a hole in the head.

"But times are tough and my party has not responded in an objective way to the fiscal danger that our state and the country are in...So, chances are I'll probably be dragged into it."

Last month, Maryland Juice, reported that Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown's camp commissioned a poll that showed Franchot and others trailing Brown in a potential matchup for governor.

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Jeff Hawkins December 11, 2012 at 04:50 pm
One of the more level headed ones.........
Grace B. December 11, 2012 at 07:11 pm
Hopefully he'll run, be elected, and undo a lot of the harm O'Malley has already done to the people of Maryland, including increased taxes and fees.
As far as Brown running, I've only heard the man open his mouth once or twice. What do we really know about him............
Grace B. December 11, 2012 at 07:16 pm
Oh well, just read an article further down the page. Looks like he's not running. Maybe O'Malley will take Brown with him, as his vice-presidential running mate, and we'll be rid of both of them.
Corbin Dallas Multipass December 11, 2012 at 07:24 pm
Not enough ellipsis at the end of comments........
Jeff Hawkins December 11, 2012 at 07:30 pm
How's this........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Corbin Dallas Multipass December 11, 2012 at 08:18 pm
still insufficient
Jeff Hawkins December 12, 2012 at 01:30 am
@CDM
I'm sorry if you feel insufficient. My advice to you is to try harder............................................
Tim December 12, 2012 at 05:06 pm
"But times are tough and my party has not responded in an objective way to the fiscal danger that our state and the country are in...So, chances are I'll probably be dragged into it."
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