Five Republican Gubernatorial Candidates Address Key Issues During Annapolis Forum
Conservative voices Kim Klacik, Torrey Snow, and Yuripsy Morgan led a fast-paced and substantive discussion as moderators of a Republican gubernatorial forum held last week at St. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church. Investigative journalist Chris Papst served as master of ceremonies before a crowd of nearly 400 attendees. Five of the nine Republican candidates seeking Maryland’s highest office, John Myrick, Shannon Wright, Douglas Larcomb, L.D. Burkindine, and Michael Oakes, took the stage to outline their positions on some of the most pressing issues facing the state. Over the course of the evening, candidates were pressed on Maryland’s budget outlook, with several pointing to what they described as unsustainable spending practices and a need for greater fiscal discipline in Annapolis. Calls for tax relief and a more business-friendly environment were recurring themes, as candidates sought to distinguish their economic priorities. Public safety drew strong respo...
