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Why doesn't Rushern Baker move to fire School CEO Maxwell?

Baker is a Democrat running for Governor and has been sharply criticized by Maryland's Republican Governor Larry Hogan over management of schools in the county.

Largo, Md (WUSA9) — In an exclusive video posted to Facebook, Prince George's County Executive Rushern Baker said he will continue to stand by embattled School system CEO Dr. Kevin Maxwell despite a series of missteps during Maxwell's controversial tenure.

The school system, and Baker's steadfast defense of Maxwell has become a key campaign issue in the race to succeed Baker, with all major candidates vowing to push Maxwell out despite a $300,000 annual contract through 2021

Baker is a Democrat running for Governor and has been sharply criticized by Maryland's Republican Governor Larry Hogan over management of schools in the county.

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