The McCain Mutiny

Little noticed by the mainstream press is the fact that a moderate/liberal Republican congressman got beat yesterday in Maryland by an upstart, conservative State senator.

Noteworthy:

Gilchrest was one of two Republicans to vote last year for a timeline for withdrawal from Iraq, which became a cornerstone of Harris’ challenge. Democrats slightly outnumber Republicans in the 1st District, but Gilchrest’s moderate views have enabled the GOP to hold the seat for nearly two decades.

He got about 33 percent of the vote, compared with Harris’ 42 percent.

Harris said he benefitted from a nine-month, $1.2 million campaign that highlighted his conservative credentials.

Harris ran on a pledge of “Consistent, Conservative Leadership.”

See his website for more info.

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