Numerous reports indicate that Joseph F. Steffen, died unexpectedly this morning.

Very sad to learn that my colleague at the keyboard, political operative and author, Joseph F. Steffen, died unexpectedly this morning.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Steffen family at this very difficult time.

What a legend. Joe earned the nickname, the Prince of Darkness, while doing oppositional political research during the administration of Maryland Governor Robert L. Ehrlich. Before and after his tenure with Representative – and then, Gov. Ehrlich, he ran a number of political campaigns. I enjoyed many conversations with Joe when I was a statehouse reporter. We did not always agree, but he was always a perfect gentleman and I always felt he was always straight with me. We will miss his take on everything from writing, to pop culture, to music, and of course, politics. https://darknessrevisited.wordpress.com/ Rest in Peace. 

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