Friends-
I have decided to run as a Republican in the 2010 race for Maryland Comptroller. I made this decision after a great deal of thought and research. With the recent Republican victories in New Jersey, Virginia, and Massachusetts in addition to Gov. Rick Perry’s primary election victory in Texas, the people are sending a clear message: they are tired of the political establishment.Realizing that the Republicans were just simply going to nominate the person, who is “next in line” in the political establishment, I knew I could not stand on the sidelines. The Maryland Republican Party has largely been ineffective in recent years, and many elected Republicans are abandoning the core principles of the party.
My campaign, most certainly, will face an uphill battle, but victory is by no means out-of-reach. Before I take on Comptroller Franchot in the general election, I will likely have to engage in a primary battle against “establishment” Republican candidate. This is where I need your support. Unlike many other campaigns, I request that you support my campaign primarily through volunteering instead of through monetary means. My campaign is not going to accept any funds from corrupt interest groups, and, as a result, we will likely be heavily outspent in both the primary and general elections. However, this can be used to our advantage. While other candidates are spending precious campaign time paying lip service to interest groups, my campaign will be out courting voters. As we saw with the Obama campaign in 2008, building a powerful grassroots network will, ultimately, lead to electoral success.
I have already formed a candidate committee under the name Friends of Brendan Madigan, and I am planning to officially file to run sometime in early April. Please visit my website (brendanmadigan.com) for the latest campaign updates and for ways to become involved with my campaign. I look forward to working with you to create a better, stronger Maryland.
Thank you for your support,
Regards,
Brendan Madigan
