But it's just as disappointing to see how this decision has been translated in the Maryland gubernatorial race between Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown and his Republican rival Larry Hogan. Mr. Hogan was quick to criticize Mr. Brown and Gov. Martin O'Malley for providing "more than $9 million in grants" to retain those Bechtel jobs and for "reckless spending" and raising taxes that hurt small businesses, according to a statement released by his campaign. Meanwhile, Mr. Brown criticized his opponent for being against "job-creating investments" like those that are bringing an Amazon distribution center with 1,200 jobs to Baltimore.