The Maryland Democratic Party Credentials Committee has made the decision to remove Ronald Rosenbluth from his position within the Baltimore City Democratic Central Committee. This action follows allegations that he confronted a campaign volunteer during a contentious state Senate race in West Baltimore.
The unanimous vote from the three-member panel was prompted by a petition submitted by the 41st District Democratic Central Committee. Rosenbluth, 62, was accused of yelling at 78-year-old Betsy Krieger at an early-voting center on June 17.
The committee's letter, which was reviewed by The Banner, stated, “The Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party accepts the recommendation of the Credentials Committee to remove Mr. Rosenbluth from the body.” As a result, he has been ousted from both the Baltimore City Democratic Central Committee and the DSCCM.
Rosenbluth did not provide any comments when approached for a response.
Amalie Andrew Ward, one of the petitioners, expressed satisfaction with the committee's handling of the complaint, stating that it was taken seriously.
Krieger, who supports Del. Malcolm Ruff in the state Senate race, previously recounted the incident, alleging that Rosenbluth made offensive comments during their encounter, including remarks about the Holocaust.
Ruff recently won the primary election against Sen. Dalya Attar, who is noted for being the first Orthodox Jewish woman to serve in the Senate.
During a panel discussion, Rosenbluth reportedly denied initiating the confrontation and refuted the specific comments attributed to him.
The committee's decision allows for an appeal to the Executive Committee of the Maryland Democratic Party, which must be filed within 15 days.
Reported by HarborBeat based on The Baltimore Banner (source).
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