O?Malley, Mfume endorse Dixon

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Gov. Martin O?Malley on Monday officially endorsed Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon, who he said is “hanging in there” during a “rough patch” as the city?s homicide count continues to rise at an alarming rate.

The pair and former U.S. Rep. Kweisi Mfume strutted across a stage crowded with Baltimore politicians with City Hall as a backdrop and the victory anthem “Eye of the Tiger” blaring. Midrift-baring cheerleaders from Dixon?s alma mater, Northwestern High School, designated her an honorary squad member.

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