That Was Quick

It didn't take too long for Baltimore's 2007 Mayoral election to get started:

Hours after Baltimore Mayor Martin O'Malley won his gubernatorial bid, two leading city officials said they plan to jump into the race to succeed him.

City Council President Sheila Dixon and City Comptroller Joan M. Pratt both said they will run for mayor in 2007. Both Democrats will be strong candidates in what could become a crowded field of council members, state lawmakers and non-elected contenders seeking the city's top job.

Looks like things in Baltimore won't be getting better anytime soon...