**FILE** Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley (The Washington Times)
**FILE** A sign depicting an assault rifle is held up at a pro-gun rights rally against a proposal by Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley that would ban assault weapons and require residents to obtain a license before purchasing handguns at Lawyers Park in front of the Maryland State House in Annapolis on Feb. 6, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
Gov. Martin O'Malley, a strong supporter of the legislation, congratulates Delegate Kathleen M. Dumais, Montgomery Democrat. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
Gov. Martin O'Malley, a strong supporter of the legislation, congratulates Delegate Kathleen M. Dumais, Montgomery Democrat. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
Gov. Martin O'Malley of Maryland is among the Democrats with potential White House aspirations who are pushing heavily liberal agendas in the buildup to 2016. (Associated Press)
**FILE** Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley speaks at a rally in support of repealing the state's death penalty in Annapolis on Jan. 15, 2013. O'Malley, who said he will be making repeal a priority, argued that the death penalty is a waste of resources that could be better used to fight crime in more productive ways. (Associated Press)
**FILE** Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley speaks at a rally in support of repealing the state's death penalty in Annapolis on Jan. 15, 2013. O'Malley, who said he will be making repeal a priority, argued that the death penalty is a waste of resources that could be better used to fight crime in more productive ways. (Associated Press)
**FILE** Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley speaks at a rally in support of repealing the state's death penalty in Annapolis on Jan. 15, 2013. O'Malley, who said he will be making repeal a priority, argued that the death penalty is a waste of resources that could be better used to fight crime in more productive ways. (Associated Press)
**FILE** Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley speaks at a rally in support of repealing the state's death penalty in Annapolis on Jan. 15, 2013. O'Malley, who said he will be making repeal a priority, argued that the death penalty is a waste of resources that could be better used to fight crime in more productive ways. (Associated Press)
