From today’s b, the paper

These Marylanders — and Republican alternate delegates — will be giving you an inside look at the Republican National Convention, straight from Minneapolis-St. Paul. Be part of the experience at bthesite.com and in print this week.

justin shuy 21, OLNEY
POSITION: Alternate delegate; board of advisers for Maryland Teenage Republicans
POLITICAL WORK: Went door to door to help gather 10,000 signatures to put John McCain on Virginia’s ballot
WHY HE LIKES MCCAIN: “One of the biggest things I respect about him is his maverick attitude. He doesn’t sugar-coat anything.
POST-CONVENTION: Planning to help campaign in Virginia, Montgomery County and perhaps Pennsylvania.

daniel zubairi 31, BETHESDA
POSITION: Alternate delegate; helped found Maryland Teenage Republicans; former chairman of Maryland College Republicans
OWN EXPERIENCE: Ran unsuccessfully for Congress in 2006. McCain endorsed him.
YOUNG REPUBLICANS: “Kids involved in our campaigns are an interesting mix. It’s middle class, poor kids, rich kids. It’s the most ethnically diverse base you’ll ever see.”
CONVERTING: “[Last week] I just had lunch with a former Hillary supporter. Now, they’re on our side.”

jerry walker 34, GAMBRILLS
POSITION: Alternate delegate; chairman of Anne Arundel County Republican Party
SHIFTING SUPPORT: Originally supported former Sen. Fred Thompson
IMPORTANT ISSUES: “Protecting the sanctity of marriage, the issue of life, protecting the 2nd Amendment. … How that person will address social issues is important to me.”
OVERCOMING OBSTACLES: “The last poll I saw had Obama with a 12-point lead in Maryland. We’re going to work just as hard as if we had a 12-point lead or it was neck-and-neck.”

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