My cousin is running for Lt. Gov. of Maryland!

[goclark]

We are so excited! :patriot:


His name is Stuart Simms and he is awesome.

Edit: They just changed the page in the Baltimore Sun.... :(
I'll try to get the article for everyone.

The link was working 5 minutes ago but I did save a copy.

:patriot:

Here are Some Snips:

> Duncan chooses Simms as Md. running mate
Pick could tap into O'Malley's base in Baltimore
By Jennifer Skalka
Sun reporter
Originally published April 28, 2006
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Douglas M. Duncan has chosen former Baltimore state's attorney Stuart O. Simms as his running mate, a move aimed at digging into rival Mayor Martin O'Malley's voter base in the state's largest city.

>Simms, 55, was elected twice as the city's top prosecutor in the 1990s, and those who know him call him a thoughtful, smart and articulate public servant who could help Duncan, the Montgomery County executive, win votes among African-Americans.



>Simms grew up in Baltimore and graduated from the Gilman School, where he played football. He went on to play football at Dartmouth College, from which he graduated in 1972. He also holds a law degree from Harvard.

>John D. Porcari, the state transportation secretary under Glendening and a Duncan supporter, said Simms "has a real passion for leaving the state of Maryland better than he found it" and approaches his work with an interest in mastering details. "It's immediately apparent how genuine he is and how much he cares," Porcari said. "You don't need to shout for that to come through."

[NJ Democrats]

1. Congrats to your cousin!

I hope he does well!

[goclark]

4. Thanks NJ Democrats. I can't wait to start campaigning

for him in Baltimore.

We have a huge family and we all stick together like glue.

[NJ Democrats]

5. Awsome!!!

[goclark]

17. So far the link is working to the Sun Article on this thread

This was my original post and response to vickliss

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=157x3112

[savemefromdumbya]

2. Cool!

[goclark]

6. Cool! We think it's pretty cool too!

Thanks for your response!

[Oceansaway]

3. Touche !!..n/t

[goclark]

9. This is great,thanks Touche! Here is more about him...

He works for a big Law firm in Baltimore now.

Here is the resume they posted on the web...


:bounce:
Areas of Practice:
Mr. Simms' practice focuses on civil litigation, criminal defense, legislative and governmental affairs; government contracting and procurement, and issues related to technology in law enforcement, with special emphasis on homeland security.


Career Milestones:
From 1997 to 2003, Mr. Simms was Secretary of the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, one of the state's largest agencies, with approximately 12,000 employees and a budget of $900 million, and from 1995 to 1997 he was Secretary of the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services. Before that, Mr. Simms was twice elected to four year terms as Baltimore State's Attorney, the City's chief prosecutor.

Statement:
"I was attracted by and am pleased to join such a talented group of litigators who have provided quality representation to a wide array of clients over the years."

Biography:
Mr. Simms began his legal career as a litigator with a prominent Baltimore law firm and then spent two years as staff counsel to Senator Paul S. Sarbanes, before joining the United States Attorney's Office in Baltimore where he litigated a wide variety of criminal and civil matters.

In 1983 Mr. Simms was appointed Deputy State's Attorney for Baltimore City, and in 1987 he was appointed State's Attorney, a post to which he was subsequently twice elected to four year terms. In 1995 he joined the administration of Maryland Governor Parris Glendening, first as Secretary of Juvenile Justice, and more recently as Secretary of Public Safety and Correctional Services.

Education:

J.D., Harvard Law School, 1975
B.A., Dartmouth College, 1972

Professional Honors:

Daniel Webster Distinguished Service Award for 2003, The Dartmouth Club of Washington, DC
Nelson A. Rockefeller Distinguished Service Award for 1998, The Rockefeller Center at Dartmouth

Affiliations:

American Bar Association

Maryland State Bar Association

Monumental City Bar Association

Baltimore City Bar Association

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Board

Baltimore Educational Scholarship Trust, Board

Gilman School, Board

Maryland Mentoring Partnership, Board


:patriot:

[sandnsea]

7. Very exciting!!

Good luck to him. Although your link doesn't go to an article. :(

[goclark]

10. Thanks sandnsea, I just put snips from the article

in my original post.

I'll post more when I find articles.

[sandnsea]

12. Thanks

Very impressive!! Looks like it's going to be a tough race. Going to be a busy busy summer.

[northofdenali]

8. All my relatives on my mom's side are from

the Chesapeake City area - so I love good news when it comes to Maryland politics!

Congrats to your cousin, now it's time to bust butt & get him in office! :patriot::bounce::patriot:

[goclark]

11. I love Maryland politics too! We are from Baltimore

and Anne Arundel.

:patriot:

[Blue_Tires]

13. ttt !!

good luck!

(former P.G. resident here!)

[goclark]

14. Thanks a bunch Blue_Tires

For all these years I have been campaigning for other people's cousins. :)

This time it's my turn to campaign for one of my family members! :patriot:

[helderheid]

15. Right on! I just PMd you!

[goclark]

16. Oh heiderheid ~ your encouragement

is much appreciated! :patriot:

[helderheid]

18. :)

:hug:

[goclark]

23. Here is another link from the Washington Times

Isn't that the Conservative Newspaper?

Anyway, here is the link

http://washingtontimes.com/metro/20060427-044752-5089r.htm

[helderheid]

28. EXCELLENT!!

[bliss_eternal]

19. Great news, go clark!

:patriot: :woohoo: :toast:

Thanks for sharing this with us! I hope your cousin does well in the election! :hi:

[goclark]

22. Thanks Bliss ~ I'll sure keep you posted

I sure feel frustrated because I'm on the West Coast. :(

As much as I love grassroots politics, I'll have to figure out a way to be in two places at once. :)

[bliss_eternal]

26. We'll just have to send our

west coast good vibes to your cousin! :hi:

[goclark]

27. Right you are Bliss ~ we'll keep

everyone updated.

I thought I was excited yesterday but it is finally sinking in.

Now I am feeling like a cheerleader (not the * kind of cheerleader however.) :)

[justice1]

20. He's an accomplished man, congrats, and good luck. nt

[goclark]

24. Thanks justice 1,we're just so proud

of him.

He is the BEST husband,father and cousin ever!
His wife is one smart and classy lady!

Their roots are deep in Baltimore/Maryland.

His two magnificent sons are up and coming Financial Stars, one in Atlanta and one on Wall Street.

[BronxBoy]

21. Good Luck

If he is your cuz, he has to be ok.

[goclark]

25. Ah shucks, thanks for the compliment Bronx Boy!

:bounce:

[bliss_eternal]

29. Late Saturday night, early Sunday kick--

:kick: