Not On Our Side

NEW O'MALLEY RADIO AD HIGHLIGHTS EHRLICH'S ROLE AS

HIRED GUN FOR SPECIAL INTERESTS

Highlights Ehrlich lobbying firm’s work for Casino developers

Baltimore, MD (October 5, 2010) -- The O'Malley-Brown campaign released a new radio ad today focused on Bob Ehrlich’s record as a hired gun for special interests. The newest radio ad highlights the work done by Bob Ehrlich’s law and lobbying firm for a casino developer to put a casino at a family-friendly shopping mall in a residential community. Since Bob Ehrlich was fired as governor in 2006 he’s earned $2.5 million representing special interests like casino developers at his Baltimore-based firm.

“This ad is about who Bob Ehrlich is really working for, and the fact that he is not on the side of Maryland families,” said Rick Abbruzzese, O’Malley-Brown Deputy Campaign Manager. “Especially in these tough economic times, Marylanders need a governor on their side, representing their interests and allowing their voices to be heard.”

While in office Bob Ehrlich vetoed an increase in the minimum wage, cut funding for public education, and jacked up college tuition by 40%. In contrast, Governor O'Malley has made historic investments in public education, has fought to make college more affordable, and has made the tough decisions to put Maryland’s working families first.

The full text of the ad is available below. Click here to listen to it:

Mills

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Female One: I DON'T KNOW ABOUT this idea for a casino at Arundel Mills Mall.

Female Two: I know, I worry about our neighborhoods and kids.

One: But whether you are for it or against slots at the Mall -- the fact is Bob Ehrlcih helped get this whole thing started...

Two: I read that...

One: (cutting in)... yea, Ehrlich was working for the Casino developers.

Two: HE'S BEEN WORKING FOR A LOBBYING FIRM...

One: And MADE 2.5 million DOLLARS...

Two: 2.5 million dollars since he GOT fired from the Governor's office.

One: So, it makes sense he'd go work for these Casino folks who want slots at the Mall.

Two: ...you know, Ehrlich's always kinda been for the special interests...

One: I know, as Governor he always took the side of big corporations.

Two: umm...and this Casino at the mall? He's WORKING FOR the developers AND NOT US.

One: Ehrlich...urg...he's a typical politician.

Two: ...I know oh listen I gotta run...

One: Me Too, Wish 2-million-dollar-Bob was here to pick up the check.

Laughs.

MOM: Paid for by Friends of Martin O'Malley. M. Cadogan, Treasurer.