Watch CBS News

Bill Cosby Stumps For Baltimore City Mayoral Candidate

BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- Comedian Bill Cosby lends his star power to a local man aiming to take Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake's job.

Cosby attended a campaign fundraiser for Otis Rolley Tuesday night at the Tremont Grand downtown.

Rolley served as former chief-of-staff for former Mayor Shiela Dixon.

Cosby said he admires Rolley's story, rising to a position of prominence after a childhood spent in poverty.

Campaigns are now gearing up for the next mayoral election in the fall of 2012.

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.