NRCC

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee reported having more than $45 million in cash on hand at the end of April, according to reports filed yesterday with the Federal Election Commission, while the National Republican Congressional Committee reported about $6.7 million cash on hand.

That stark difference could be significant in Maryland's 1st congressional district, where state Sen. Andy Harris (R-Cockeysville) and State's Attorney Frank Kratovil (D-Stevensville) are expected to be in a competitive race.

Was the embargo on a NRCC poll spurning Wayne Gilchrest, as his chief of staff contends, or spurred by Gilchrest?

The answer: Both.

A new National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) poll shows state Sen. Andy Harris leading QA State’s Attorney Frank Kratovil by as much as 15 points, 37% to 22%.

The NRCC did not poll for defeated incumbent Rep. Wayne Gilchrest, who the group supported and fundraised for.

Right on cue, top Gilchrest aide Tony Caligiuri is blasting the group.