Credit: In a Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019 photo, Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot, left, criticizes legislation that would remove regulatory powers over alcohol, tobacco and gasoline from his office during a news conference in Annapolis, Md. Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot says he’s “strongly considering” running for governor in 2022.(AP PHoto/Brian Witte)

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