O'Malley, Ehrlich loyalists unite against federal debt

Loyalists of Maryland's two most recent governors are uniting in a national bipartisan campaign to convince politicians in Washington to address the nation's long-term debt in order to avoid the upcoming "fiscal cliff," the Washington Post reported Sunday. Participants will be announced at an event on Monday in Baltimore.

Former aides to Govs. Martin O'Malley and Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. that are working together include Michael R. Enright, a former O’Malley chief of staff, and Chip DiPaula Jr.,…