Cutting and Running in Prince George's

Jack Johnson won't debate his opponent, Rushen Baker, in the race for Prince George's County Executive. However, at least Johnson got some exercise running away from Baker's attempt to chase him down for a debate right as Jesse Jackson had just finished endorsing Jack Johnson, who it appears Jackson has known well for at least a good half-hour before endorsing him. As the Washington Post will report in a front-page story in its Saturday edition:

But as Jackson spoke, former county executive Wayne K. Curry (D), one of those who this week endorsed Baker, and then Baker himself arrived and pushed to the front of the crowd. As the news conference ended, Baker surged forward to shake Jackson's hand and then edged toward Johnson. "Jack!" he called out.

Surrounded by aides and supporters, Johnson quickly turned and walked away, crossing an open walkway of the shopping center and retreating into a nearby restaurant while Baker's supporters shouted after him. "You can run, but you can't hide!" they yelled.

More details on Maryland Politics Watch.