By Adam Pagnucco. The Maryland Democratic Party’s top goal is defeating Governor Larry Hogan. The Maryland Republican Party’s top goal is getting him reelected. But the context of the next…
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The GOP Bench, Part I
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By Adam Pagnucco. Competition between Governor Larry Hogan and General Assembly Democrats has been hot and heavy since the Governor’s first State of the State speech and his first budget….
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Pagnucco on Trone
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By Adam Pagnucco. The shadow of Total Wine co-owner David Trone has loomed large over CD8 since the day he got in the race. Rivals fear his apparently limitless self-funding. …
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Politics After the Gazette, Part IV
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By Adam Pagnucco. For politicians, operatives, advocates and basically everyone seeking to get out a message, the new era without abundant mainstream media has both good news and bad news. …
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Politics After the Gazette, Part III
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By Adam Pagnucco. What are the consequences of the disappearance of the Gazette and much of the local media? Here are a few. 1. An Information Vacuum This is the…
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Politics After the Gazette, Part II
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By Adam Pagnucco. When I used to work for a Montgomery County Council Member, there were three beat reporters on county government – one each for the Post, the Gazette…
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Politics After the Gazette, Part I
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By Adam Pagnucco. Quick. Name a key difference among the following local congressional races. Connie Morella vs Stewart Bainum. Chris Van Hollen vs Mark Shriver. Connie Morella vs Chris Van…
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Hogan’s Empire
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By Adam Pagnucco. Governor Larry Hogan and the General Assembly Democrats are debating a lot of issues these days, including transportation projects, spending mandates, voting rights for people on parole…
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MoCo Dems Who Don’t Vote, Part Four
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By Adam Pagnucco. If Montgomery County Democrats want to substantially increase their turnout in the 2018 election, they are going to have to reach out to Democratic non-voters who are…
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MoCo Dems Who Don’t Vote, Part Three
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By Adam Pagnucco. Age is the biggest difference between MoCo Democrats who always vote in gubernatorial general elections and those who don’t. Here are a few other differences. Household Income…