Goldman is the state Democratic Party’s deputy treasurer and a longtime party donor.

In a chain with other party insiders, Goldman explained her thinking: “Which candidate(s) have a better chance in the General election of beating an attractive female [Larry] Hogan team member for whom both Dems and Repubs have expressed genuine likeability [sic]?”

“Consider this: Three African-American males have run statewide for Governor and have lost. Maryland is not a Blue state. It’s a purple one. This is a fact we must not ignore. In the last 20 years, only eight have been with a Democratic Governor. We need a winning team. IMHO.”…

John King, who served as Education secretary under former President Obama, is one of those running for Maryland governor.

He said Democratic Party insiders have told him: “‘Oh, well, if there are multiple candidates of color, then it’s impossible for one of them to win. Certainly, people have made that remark to me.”