The recently passed federal stimulus package will help Maryland balance its FY 2010 budget with fewer program and aid cuts than originally proposed by the Governor. But as of right…
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The Money Chase: Montgomery County Offices
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Today, we examine the campaign funds of Montgomery’s county-level office holders. All data pertains to the year ending 1/14/09.Strongest Position 1. George Leventhal, At-Large (Balance $59,677.53, Net Gain $366.03)Leventhal is…
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The Gazette’s Janel Davis has heard our call and has a scoop: Robin Ficker has moved to Fairland to run as a Republican in the District 4 special election.
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Nancy Navarro Announces for District 4
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We post Navarro’s press release below.##FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE##Tuesday, February 23, 2009 Nancy Navarro Launches Online Announcement for Montgomery County Council CandidacyCampaign Promises to Build Broad Coalition of New Generation Democrats…
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Like many of you, I am mystified about why the mainstream media (MSM) is virtually ignoring the District 4 special election. As I understand that many representatives from the MSM…
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Once again, it’s time to look at the mother’s milk of politics: cold, hard cash. Today, we examine the campaign funds of Montgomery’s statehouse delegation, as well as those of…
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Down With the Fairness Doctrine – Again
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The Fairness Doctrine, which holds that the government has a right to mandate “balance” in broadcast media, is an oozing pimple on the face of liberalism. And like most pimples,…
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If implemented, the precinct closure plan recommended by Montgomery County Board of Elections Executive Director Margaret Jurgensen would disproportionately close precincts that voted for Nancy Navarro in 2008. That fact…
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MoCo’s Least Liberal Senator? (Updated)
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Montgomery County is known for sending liberal Senators to Annapolis. But we may have found an exception to the rule.Six Montgomery Senators are co-sponsoring a bill allowing employees to sue…
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Free Wine for Lobbying
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A group advocating for liberalization of Maryland’s archaic restrictions on beer and wine imports is trying a new tactic: giving away expensive wine to whoever can bring the most people…