Gilchrest to Get Primary Challenger
Written by Sam on June 1st, 2007
Rep. Wayne Gilchrest of Maryland, one of the few staunchly anti-Iraq war House Republicans, will be facing a 2008 primary challenge from a state lawmaker touting a compelling biography.
State Sen. Andrew Harris, an anesthesiologist who served 18 years in the Naval Reserve Medical Corps, formed an exploratory committee last week, presenting himself as a conservative alternative to the nine-term congressman in the Southern Maryland and Eastern Shore district. Harris is supported by eight other GOP state legislators, including Gilchrest’s 2004 primary opponent.
“As I continue to meet with people from across the district, I am going to share my positive vision for the future of our state and our country,” Harris said. “I believe as people hear my positive message of returning to Reagan values, the encouragement for me to run will swell.”
I hope this guy can pick him off. Gilchrest is another RINO we can do without.