A Disgusting Act of Cronyism
The District 31 Central Committee vacancy was filled tonight. And I could not think of an individual less qualified, less deserving, and less appropriate for the appointment than Jay Breitenbach.
Breitenbach is a long time supporter of one John Leopold. He is also the "former Delegate" whom Leopold convinced the Central Committee to appoint to the vacancy created by his resignation.
After the selection, all hell broke loose on the Central Commtittee too. Several resignations were threatened right after the Breitenbach selection, including one member who stated that "the best man did not get the job."
Now, Breitenbach is on the Central Committee. He could be the greatest guy on earth for all I know, but has no practical experience in local Republican politics. He is certainly no conservative activist. And he certainly does not have the experience or institutional knowledge of local Republican politics as other applicants such as Kevin Reigrut, or other potential applicants who withdrew their applications (such as Joan Harris and Victor Henderson) or people who did not apply at all (me).
John Leopold was the guy who said he was going to stand up to cronyism in politics. And, given his track record on keeping promises, who is surprised with his administration's engineering of this development.
Breitenbach is a long time supporter of one John Leopold. He is also the "former Delegate" whom Leopold convinced the Central Committee to appoint to the vacancy created by his resignation.
After the selection, all hell broke loose on the Central Commtittee too. Several resignations were threatened right after the Breitenbach selection, including one member who stated that "the best man did not get the job."
Now, Breitenbach is on the Central Committee. He could be the greatest guy on earth for all I know, but has no practical experience in local Republican politics. He is certainly no conservative activist. And he certainly does not have the experience or institutional knowledge of local Republican politics as other applicants such as Kevin Reigrut, or other potential applicants who withdrew their applications (such as Joan Harris and Victor Henderson) or people who did not apply at all (me).
John Leopold was the guy who said he was going to stand up to cronyism in politics. And, given his track record on keeping promises, who is surprised with his administration's engineering of this development.
Labels: Anne Arundel, Republican
posted by Brian Griffiths at 9:11 PM
6 Comments:
Name some names! How close was the vote? Was it held in open session? Who threatened to quit?
No shock by the choice though I heard, from the dismayed members of the committee no doubt, that Kevin was the guy. I have no beef with Jay, however.
There was no vote. Erik sided with Jay because he knew Jay would back the Leopold administration and anything that might come before the committee on that. And no names...
Breitenbach what an ass. Can I say that on your blog. I was told today that he was picked weeks ago so even if you had decided to put your name in it would have been for naught. So much for a fair selection process.
First of all, I doubt Erik Robey could single handily decide who would be selected. The guy is an amazing talent but I doubt the parties involved would roll over and play dead at his command. There's no doubt Robey brings influence to any process. Still, to pin everything that happens on him seems ridiculous.
Bud, at the point the decision was made, it only took two to tango. Because Erik and Redmond agreed on Breitenbach, it did not go to full committee.
You won't get any praise from me for Redmond. Personally, I think he's a sleaze.
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