Maryland Juice received the following press announcement from State Senator Brian Frosh (D16 Democrat). We previously broke news that the Montgomery County progressive was plotting a run for Attorney General in 2014. It appears that since then, he has been hard at work. Frosh today unveiled a massive supporters list that includes former Governors, members of Congress, County Executives, numerous state legislators, and more. Maryland Juice believes that as long as Frosh can raise sufficient funds, this should make him an early frontrunner in the 2014 Attorney General field. See below:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Senator Brian Frosh Creates Exploratory Committee
for Maryland Attorney General Campaign
Van Hollen, Baker, Leggett, Glendening, Hughes
and Sachs among group advising Frosh
Maryland Senator Brian Frosh announced Thursday an exploratory committee for Attorney General in 2014 that includes members of Congress, former governors, county executives and state legislators as well as community and civic leaders.
The exploratory committee has representation from across Maryland and includes U.S. Representative Chris Van Hollen, Montgomery County Executive Isiah “Ike” Leggett, Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker, former Governors Parris Glendening and Harry Hughes, and former Maryland Attorney General Stephen Sachs.
The committee also includes a majority of the members of the Maryland Senate, Democratic Party leaders and community activists. A list of the expanding committee is attached and may be found here.
“These are people I greatly respect, and having their advice, support and endorsement means a great deal to me,” said Senator Frosh, a Democrat from District 16 in Montgomery County. “I will continue to consult with, and seek the opinions of, knowledgeable Marylanders during the next several months and will then make a formal announcement about the 2014 election.”
“Brian Frosh has devoted himself to the hard work of public policy and cares deeply about justice and due process,” said Rep. Van Hollen (D-8). “He would provide the state of Maryland and its people with outstanding representation as the Attorney General.”
Senator Frosh, an attorney in private practice in Montgomery County, has served in the General Assembly for more than 25 years and chairs the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee, the panel that handles key legal issues. He has been a leading voice on the environment, consumer protection, individual privacy, education and civil rights.
In agreeing to serve on the exploratory committee, Montgomery County Executive Leggett said, “Brian’s compassion, independence and integrity have been apparent to us in Montgomery County for many years. He has been the state leader on protecting our environment and ensuring that we have a fair and impartial judiciary that protects the rights of all Marylanders. I am pleased to offer my wholehearted support to him in the race for Attorney General.”
Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker stated, “I served with Brian Frosh in the General Assembly and I was always deeply impressed with his sense of fairness and decency. He is thoughtful and independent, and possesses the right disposition and temperament to serve as Maryland’s top legal officer.”
“Brian is honest and smart,” added State Sen. Lisa Gladden (D-Baltimore). “He fights hard for the right causes and will stand up for the people of Maryland.”
Steve Sachs, who served as Maryland Attorney General from 1979 to 1987, said he had watched Senator Frosh handle complicated legal issues for many years. “He has a rare talent for listening carefully to all sides and making good decisions,” Sachs said. “He has the experience – both in government and in the legal community – to become an excellent attorney general.”
Senator Brian Frosh Creates Exploratory Committee
for Maryland Attorney General Campaign
Van Hollen, Baker, Leggett, Glendening, Hughes
and Sachs among group advising Frosh
Maryland Senator Brian Frosh announced Thursday an exploratory committee for Attorney General in 2014 that includes members of Congress, former governors, county executives and state legislators as well as community and civic leaders.
The exploratory committee has representation from across Maryland and includes U.S. Representative Chris Van Hollen, Montgomery County Executive Isiah “Ike” Leggett, Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker, former Governors Parris Glendening and Harry Hughes, and former Maryland Attorney General Stephen Sachs.
The committee also includes a majority of the members of the Maryland Senate, Democratic Party leaders and community activists. A list of the expanding committee is attached and may be found here.
“These are people I greatly respect, and having their advice, support and endorsement means a great deal to me,” said Senator Frosh, a Democrat from District 16 in Montgomery County. “I will continue to consult with, and seek the opinions of, knowledgeable Marylanders during the next several months and will then make a formal announcement about the 2014 election.”
“Brian Frosh has devoted himself to the hard work of public policy and cares deeply about justice and due process,” said Rep. Van Hollen (D-8). “He would provide the state of Maryland and its people with outstanding representation as the Attorney General.”
Senator Frosh, an attorney in private practice in Montgomery County, has served in the General Assembly for more than 25 years and chairs the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee, the panel that handles key legal issues. He has been a leading voice on the environment, consumer protection, individual privacy, education and civil rights.
In agreeing to serve on the exploratory committee, Montgomery County Executive Leggett said, “Brian’s compassion, independence and integrity have been apparent to us in Montgomery County for many years. He has been the state leader on protecting our environment and ensuring that we have a fair and impartial judiciary that protects the rights of all Marylanders. I am pleased to offer my wholehearted support to him in the race for Attorney General.”
Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker stated, “I served with Brian Frosh in the General Assembly and I was always deeply impressed with his sense of fairness and decency. He is thoughtful and independent, and possesses the right disposition and temperament to serve as Maryland’s top legal officer.”
“Brian is honest and smart,” added State Sen. Lisa Gladden (D-Baltimore). “He fights hard for the right causes and will stand up for the people of Maryland.”
Steve Sachs, who served as Maryland Attorney General from 1979 to 1987, said he had watched Senator Frosh handle complicated legal issues for many years. “He has a rare talent for listening carefully to all sides and making good decisions,” Sachs said. “He has the experience – both in government and in the legal community – to become an excellent attorney general.”
Brian Frosh for Attorney General
Initial Exploratory Committee Membership
| Stanley D. Abrams Hon. Saqib Ali Del. Curt Anderson Si and Ellen Atlas County Executive Rushern Baker Del. Charlie Barkley Hon. Michael Barnes Hon. Walter and Barbara Behr Sen. Joanne Benson Hon. Roger Berliner Daphne Bloomberg Douglas Bregman Sen. James Brochin Hon. Paul Carlson Sen. Joan Carter Conway Daniel Clements Tony Clifford Hon. Gene Counihan Sen. Ulysses Currie Gail David Hon. Connie DeJuliis Vincent DeMarco Sen. Roy Dyson Hon. Marc Elrich Hon. Valerie Ervin Julie Farkas Sen. Bill Ferguson Esther and Nat Finkelstein Dania Fitzgerald Hon. Nancy Floreen Clara and Jeremiah Floyd Sen. Jennie Forehand Patty Friedman Barbara and David Garlock Hon. Esther Gelman Mark Gilday Suzan and Stan Gildenhorn state Senator Lisa Gladden Hon. Parris Glendening Seth Goldman Hon. David Harrington Hon. Tom Hattery Ben Hecht Steve Heydemann Del. Sheila Hixson Peter Holland Fred Hoover Donna Horgan Del. Tom Hucker Hon. Harry Hughes Hon. Ralph Hughes Rosalyn Levy Jonas and Gary F. Jonas Sen. Verna Jones-Rodwell Leslie and Samuel Kaplan Dan Kazzaz | Sen. Delores Kelley J. Laurence Kent Sen. Nancy King Hon. Rona Kramer Hon. Sidney Kramer Hon. Barbara O. Kreamer Teresa K. LaMaster Del. Susan Lee County Executive Ike Leggett Hon. George Leventhal Blair Levin Terry Lierman Mark London Del. Eric Luedtke Sen. Richard Madaleno, Jr. Sen. Roger Manno Sen. Nathaniel McFadden Rich McGill Sen. Thomas Mac Middleton Sen. Thomas V. Mike Miller Michael Millemann Sen. Karen S. Montgomery Sen. Tony Muse Mary Jo Neville Joe Perta Hon. Carol Petzold Cathy and Dave Pickar Michael Pinard Sen. Paul G. Pinsky Sen. Catherine Pugh Nancy and Joel Rabin Sen. Victor Ramirez Sen. Jamie Raskin Terry Roberts Sen. Jim Rosapepe Beth and Steve Rosenthal Hon. Steve Sachs Jack Schwartz Hon. David and Nancy Scull Lainie Shanee Del. Luiz Simmons Hon. Jeffrey Slavin Rena Steinzor Andy Stern David Stern and Tracey Hughes Hon. Leonard Teitelbaum Susan and Bruce Turnbull Hon. Kathleen Kennedy Townsend Michael Warshaw Sam Witten Bill Wood Cong. Chris Van Hollen Balt. City Council Pres. Bernard "Jack" Young Sen. Ron Young |
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