Tom Reynolds

Former Gov. Bob Ehrlich (R) signs a girls cast at a Corn Roast: Politicker.com photo

REISTERSTOWN - Bob Ehrlich remains undecided about a possible rematch against Gov. Martin O'Malley in 2010. His supporters, however, aren't waiting.

At a Corn Roast this weekend -- designed to add cash to the Bob Ehrlich for Maryland Committee -- the one-term governor shook hands with supporters, took pictures, chatted with old friends and even signed a young girl's cast. Hundreds of Ehrlich's Republican counterparts attended the annual fundraiser hosted by Tom and Jone Reynolds at their Reisterstown farm.

While some supporters at the event had no clue if the former governor would make a second bid, many were just hopeful, while others seemed certain.

WASHINGTON -- Two high-profile Arizona congressmen are amongst those Republican Conference members who have yet to pay dues to the cash-strapped National Republican Congressional Committee’s fall “Battleground” fundraising program, which is aiming to raise $12 million from Republicans in the House.

U.S. Reps. Jeff Flake (R-Mesa) and John Shadegg (R-Phoenix) can’t lay claim to helping out in the effort. With seven weeks until voters head to the polls, Flake and Shadegg have yet to open their checkbooks, according to a Republican aide familiar with the fundraising efforts who asked not to be identified.

Like all GOP members, each cycle Flake and Shadegg are expected to meet “assessments,” a contribution to the program based on one’s seniority status and membership in a committee or subcommittee. Flake, who serves on the Foreign Affairs and Resources committees, has a $70,000 assessment. Shadegg, who serves on the Energy and Commerce Committee, owes $150,000.

As of August, Flake had $1 million in his campaign bank account while Shadegg had $1.3 million. Shadegg is facing a competitive re-election this fall. Flake is not.