Olszewski begins raising money for congressional bid as he awaits Ruppersberger’s decision

While U.S. Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-2nd) ponders his political future, another Democrat prepares. Ruppersberger has yet to formally announce his plans to seek a 12th term. Meanwhile, Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr. (D) has hired noted Baltimore fundraiser Sophia Silbergeld and is raising money. Just in case. “He would never challenge him or do anything to make the congressman uncomfortable,” Silbergeld said of Olszewski’s fundraising activities and relationship with Ruppersberger.