Maryland Republican Party
James Pelura, DVM, MS
Chairman

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Justin Ready

November 5, 2008 410-269-0113

MDGOP Congratulates Senator Obama, Thanks GOP Candidates and Supporters

ANNAPOLIS—Maryland Republican Party Chairman Jim Pelura made the following statement on the results of the presidential election.

“The Maryland Republican Party congratulates Senator Obama as well as Senator Biden on this historic achievement. While we have had a long and tough campaign, we respect the will of the voters. We plan on being a strong, vocal, but loyal opposition. Now is the time for all of us to come together to move America forward,” said Chairman Pelura.

“I also want to thank our outstanding candidates for Congress, Sen. Andy Harris, Richard Matthews, Thomas Harris, Peter James, Collins Bailey, Rep. Roscoe Bartlett, Dr. Mike Hargadon, and Dr. Steve Hudson for putting their name on the ballot and spending the last year and a half traveling their districts and campaigning. We also thank and congratulate Robert Hodge and Jim Mullin for their campaign for county commissioner in Cecil County,” Pelura said.

"A special thanks is extended to all those citizens that worked hard in the polling places to insure the integrity of our electoral process."

“Finally, we would be remiss to not thank the thousands of volunteers and staff that worked for John McCain, Sarah Palin, and our other candidates. While we did not get the result we wanted in the Presidential race, your efforts have not been in vain. The fact that we get to take a direct hand in electing our leaders is part of the greatness of America. Nationally and locally, the Republican Party will emerge from this experience stronger because of your efforts,” Chairman Pelura concluded.

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