Anthony J. O'Donnelll

April 28, 2008 - 5:02pm

Republicans hope to bring ‘unity team’ to national convention

Category: President, Local Tags: Rudy Giuliani, John McCain, Mitt Romney, Fred Thompson, Mike Huckabee, David Brinkley, Jim Pelura, Tony McConkey, Corey Stottlemyer, Chris Cavey, Anthony J. O'Donnelll, Chuck Gast, Mike Geppi, Anne McCarthy, Patt Parker, Joan Becker

A group of state Republican leaders and activists who supported various presidential candidates early in the primary process have formed a “unity team” as a suggested fusion slate to represent Maryland at the 2008 Republican National Convention.

“The idea is to bring everyone on board in support of Sen. (John) McCain,” Corey Stottlemyer, the former political director of the state Republican party and unity team member, said.

Chris Cavey, the first vice chairman of the state party, is leading the effort.

“We have presented the unity team as a suggestion for those who do not necessarily have a ballot,” Cavey said.

The plan is not endorsed by Jim Pelura, the chairman of the Maryland Republican Party.

“The Maryland Republican Party does not have slate,” Pelura told PolitickerMD.com.

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