Steve Silverman is best known for his two terms on the County Council and his run for County Executive in 2006. But few people remember that Silverman ran for Delegate…
Duchy Trachtenberg: Thank You
Council Member Duchy Trachtenberg sent out the following email to her supporters this morning. Thank You “Think where (wo) man’s glory most begins and ends, and say my glory was…
The Problem with Maryland’s Wealth Formulas
Most state aid in Maryland is driven by wealth formulas that direct more aid per capita to “poorer” jurisdictions and less to “wealthy” jurisdictions, thereby effecting significant income transfers. But…
Valerie Ervin: Fired Up
Council Member Valerie Ervin, who had no primary opponent, has sent the following email to her supporters concerning the general election.Fired Up for Four More Years as Your Councilmember Friends,…
By Paul M. Bessel. If you compare the statistics on voting in Leisure World with voting in the county and district 19, there are some interesting comparisons.According to the Montgomery…
Kyle Lierman: Thank You
District 16 House candidate Kyle Lierman has sent the following email thanking his supporters and congratulating the winners of his primary.Dear [Voter], Now that our campaign is over and I’ve…
The Post vs. MCEA: Primary Results
The Post editorial page started going after MCEA back in February, trying its best to affect the appeal of the union’s support. Well, the primary returns are in and the…
Montgomery Needs O’Malley
By Eric Luedtke. I spent my summer knocking on thousands of doors across District 14, asking for votes and listening to what voters had on their minds. Here and there,…
By Paul Gordon. With the primary election over, I would like to thank those candidates who have removed their campaign signs from highway medians and other public spaces around the…