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Bruce Robinson First Formal Candidate to Replace Redmer

House Minority Leader Redmer to be named insurance commissioner

May 15, 2003 -- 

            Recently, there has been a great deal of speculation about the appointment of 8^th District Republican Delegate Al Redmer to head up the Maryland Insurance Commission. Less than an hour after Governor Bob Ehrlich’s statement on WBAL Radio’s Ron Smith Show this afternoon that, “the decision has been made,” and, “the announcement will come soon” came the first formal statement of candidacy for the soon to be vacant seat.

            Bruce Robinson, President & CEO of The Judith P. Ritchey Youth Services Center, Inc, and community and political activist, began his campaign at the Republican Club of Northeast Baltimore County’s Annual Chicken Dinner at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Pinehill Avenue in Perry Hall. A past President of the club, Bruce greeted the dinner guests and distributed detailed statements of his qualifications.

            Earlier in the day, Robinson met with Delegate Redmer and describes Redmer’s response as enthusiastic. “Go for it,” Redmer responded when told of Robinson’s intention.

            Jeff Getek, club president, made the formal announcement when he introduced Robinson to the partisan crowd as the first declared candidate for the position that is not yet open. Amid jocular comments regarding “waiting for the body to cool”, referring to Redmer’s continuing to be the very active Minority Leader in the House of Delegates, Robinson was compelled to jump into the race now due to the press speculation about other potential candidates.

            “I have an extensive, strong, committed history of providing leadership and service to my community,” Robinson explained, “and the results of that service demonstrate that I have made a difference in the past and will continue to make a divergence in the future.”

            Although the general public does not have a vote on Delegate Redmer’s replacement, Robinson is requesting that members of the public should express their support for candidates to the decision makers, the Baltimore County Republican Central Committee. “The Central Committee members were elected to represent the party membership,” said Robinson. “If the public prefers one candidate, that clearly indicates that that candidate has earned their support,” he continued.

            “Al Redmer earned his seat as a Republican and the party is required to fill it when he resigns. As a practical matter, I think the appointee should be someone who has what it takes to be elected on their own merits in 2006. I am that person,” asserted Robinson.

            Robinson suggests that anyone wanting information about his candidacy, or on who their Central Committee representatives are can call him at (410) 668-6849, contact the Baltimore County Republican Central Committee at (410) 823-1990, or visit their website at www.BaltimoreCountyRepublicans.org.

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Friends of Bruce Robinson announces Web Presence

Campaigning in the 21st Century

June 1, 2003 -- 

            Bruce Robinson, the only announced candidate to fill the 8^th District seat in the Maryland House of Delegates vacated by the resignation of Minority Leader Al Redmer, is the first candidate in this competitive district to establish an on-line presence, www.BruceRobinson.com.

            “Candidates and elected officials cannot ignore the fact that too often people need information now, not necessarily when the candidate is in their neighborhood,” according to Robinson.

             All of the votes will come from members of the Baltimore County Republican Central Committee, and their decision must be made before the end of June and presented to Governor Ehrlich, who will make the actual appointment. The day for their consideration has not yet been announced.

            “Voters of should be aware of who the candidates are, what positions they hold on important issues, and have a way to communicate with the candidates and the Central Committee. The www.BruceRobinson.com website provides those opportunities when the voters are available to collect the information,” said Robinson.

            As the first, and so far only, candidate for the appointment, Robinson has demonstrated leadership throughout this process. “Historically, the appointment process attracts people who see it as easy way to become an elected official. I want people to know that running for this seat was not a snap decision on my part, and I want the voters as well as the Central Committee to know that I am committed to doing the job of representing the people of this district. The website helps me do that by establishing two-way communications with citizens,” continued Robinson.

            Bruce Robinson’s campaign treasurer, and wife, Lorraine Gordon, added, “The website also lets people volunteer to help Bruce, endorse his candidacy and make contributions to his campaign.”

            “Serving people in the twenty-first century means keeping up with the various ways people seek and exchange information,” related candidate Robinson. “Every member of the General Assembly has been provided an e-mail account. Every member of the Baltimore County Council has been provided both websites and e-mail. In both cases, the purpose was to permit citizens to contact officials. I believe that serious candidates should provide people with the same access.”

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