UPDATE: Per The Capital, Neuman later returned to Buddy’s Crabs and Ribs and made a brief statement congratulating Schuh on the victory.
For someone who ran a campaign highlighting her professionalism and business acumen, Anne Arundel County Executive Laura Neuman sure did not show it when she was defeated in the Republican primary in Anne Arundel County.
As soon as results started to come in, her opponent, Steve Schuh, was ahead and he maintained that lead throughout the evening.
As Delegate Schuh was declaring victory…
We win!!!!! http://t.co/rpi8PZWPp6
— Steve Schuh (@ElectSteveSchuh) June 25, 2014
County Executive Neuman was holding on…
Schuh declares victory; Neuman is not conceding. #AAPrimary14. http://t.co/tI6fJhmdpW pic.twitter.com/M3URFUXgsa
— Capital Gazette (@capgaznews) June 25, 2014
Without explanation, Neuman left her “victory” party…
So Neuman just left event. Told WNAV reporter she would be right back. #aaprimary14
— Rema Rahman (@remawriter) June 25, 2014
And did not return…
https://twitter.com/JPLambert/status/481650308838195200
Still waiting for Laura Neuman to come back. Place is empty. #aaprimary14 pic.twitter.com/zcoat0NB6Q
— Paul W. Gillespie (@pwgphoto) June 25, 2014
In fact, Buddy’s Crabs & Ribs, emptied out without a single word uttered by the County Executive.
Her supporters were disappointed…
https://twitter.com/DTCahill/status/481660235539431424
Until just before 1230am when she tweeted her concession from (presumably) home.
I'm going home to take care of my children but I believe Delegate Schuh is the winner. I'll release statement in am. Congrats Steve!
— Laura Neuman (@lauraneumanMD) June 25, 2014
Told @LauraNeumanExec is returning to Buddy's to talk to media. Has conceded via Twitter.
— Pamela Wood (@pwoodreporter) June 25, 2014
It seems as if the County Executive got into a tiff on the playground, took her ball and went home. I wonder how that whole “no matter who wins we need to come together as a party” thing will shake out?
We updated this story early this morning after learning that Neuman did in fact return to Buddy’s Crabs & Ribs to issue a statement.
Laura Neuman, with husband Paul Volkman, talk with the press & few remaining supporters after Midnight. #aaprimary14 pic.twitter.com/xhCtsQfI6Z
— Paul W. Gillespie (@pwgphoto) June 25, 2014
So there you have it. Delegate Steve Schuh wins the Republican primary and will face Democrat George Johnson in November.
