A piece of campaign literature from a union-backed super PAC has upended the race for Prince George’s County executive, with supporters of frontrunner Angela D. Alsobrooks (D) denouncing the organization that sent it, and its chosen candidate, former U.S. Rep. Donna F. Edwards (D).
“I’ve been involved [in county politics] 44 years,” former state Sen. Gloria Lawlah (D) told reporters and supporters at Alsobrooks headquarters Wednesday. “This is a low point for all of us.”
“I was appalled,” said Dr. James Dula, president of the South County Democratic Club, an organization that is neutral in the county executive primary. “We’re better than that in Prince George’s County.”
The source of the outrage is a mailer from We Are Prince George’s, a super PAC formed to aid Edwards’ bid for county executive, which has raised the bulk of its money — more than $650,000 — from two unions, one based in Washington, D.C., the other in Reston, Va.
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