By Glenn Minnis, includes “Bailey, who is running against Rep. David Reis (R-Olney), said he is convinced 'true Republicans' would have long ago tackled the problem of the state’s massive debt and ongoing pension crisis to arrive at a balanced budget. 'The fact that so many elected leaders have stepped down or are no longer running for re-election is proof that they know they failed the voters,' he said. 'We have legislators who have recklessly spent taxpayer money with no regard for the consequences.'"