Concerned Marylanders Launch “Women for O’Malley/Brown�

Applaud the O’Malley/Brown vision for education
and commitment to equal opportunity

BALTIMORE, MD (July 25, 2006) – Today, hundreds of Maryland women launched “Women for O’Malley/Brown,� a group that will be dedicated to ensuring that Martin O’Malley and Anthony Brown are elected Maryland’s next governor and Lt. Governor. The event, held aboard the Bay Lady in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, was hosted by Senator Barbara Mikulski and the Women for O’Malley/Brown steering committee, a group of over 60 women.

“Women will be the deciding factor in this fight – a fight for the hardworking Maryland families who have been, for too long, struggling to get by,â€? O’Malley said as he addressed the crowd, alongside his mother, Barbara O’Malley, and his daughters, Grace and Tara. “Anthony and I want you to know that you have our solemn pledge that we will listen to and work with you to knock down any remaining barriers that prevent women from reaching their potential.â€?

Women compose over half of the electorate, and many reports indicate that the group will determine the outcome of the election.

The large crowd of over 500 cheered as O’Malley stressed the importance of education, equality of opportunity, and protecting a woman’s right to choose. Earlier in the day, the Maryland State Teachers Association, representing Maryland’s public school teachers, endorsed O’Malley and Brown in the upcoming election.

“Whether it’s protecting our right to make our own medical choices, advocating for children or advancing business opportunity, Martin and Anthony are going to make sure that Maryland lives up to its promise,� said Bev Stappler, a Women for O’Malley/Brown Steering Committee Member. “We are going to make sure every women knows that Martin O’Malley and Anthony Brown are going to fight for your family and we are going to make sure every women that can votes.�

“You have proven you don’t need your government’s help, but you deserve it,� Brown added as he listed the accomplishments of Maryland women in the face of societal and governmental challenges. “Martin and I pledge to each of you that our commitment to building a state where every Marylander can fulfill his or her potential will not waver.�