Former Maryland Gov. Bob Ehrlich (R) says he still has "no timeline" for a decision about whether to run again in 2010, and feels no "undue pressure" from anyone to get off the fence anytime soon.

"I think I've earned that right, by the way," said Ehrlich, who was the first Republican governor in the Free State in more than 30 years when he was elected in 2002.

The race, which would be a rematch against incumbent Gov. Martin O'Malley (D), is "certainly something that we're looking at," Ehrlich said.

"There's been a lot of polls out there, public and private and all that, and it appears that we're in pretty good standing right now with the people of Maryland," he said. "It's certainly nice with respect to our legacy. Whether it means anything for the future remains to be seen."

Lawrence Hogan, Ehrlich's former appointments secretary, announced he'd explore a bid this week. Del. Pat McDonough (R) is also looking at the race. But both would likely defer to Ehrlich.

Ehrlich's comments came on an RNC conference call to counter President Obama's event in College Park, Md., today.