Former NAACP head Jealous running for Maryland governor

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Source: AP

BALTIMORE — Former NAACP president Ben Jealous announced Wednesday he's running for governor of Maryland as a progressive Democrat, and in doing so he repeatedly tried to link popular incumbent Republican Gov. Larry Hogan to President Trump.

Jealous, who is running in a state where Democrats outnumber Republicans 2-1, could face a crowded primary to challenge Hogan next year.

Like a lot of Maryland Democrats these days, Jealous criticized Hogan for not speaking out against Trump's policies.

“We come together today both relieved that we live in a state as prosperous and full of promise as Maryland, and yet increasingly alarmed, as it seems like every week our governor becomes a little more like the lion in the Wizard of Oz: all strength and no political courage,” Jealous said.

Read more: http://triblive.com/politics/politicalheadlines/12357938-74/former-naacp-head-jealous-running-for-maryland-governor

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1. I've always found Jealous a clear & eloquent messenger/framer for Democrats

Don't know much right now about the Md race, but glad Jealous will be back at the public microphones.

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2. He is certainly very media savvy

and has been excellent when presenting cogent arguments and positions.