If we made a list of the heaviest hitters in MoCo politics who have never been elected to federal, state or county office, it would…
Maryland Politics Watch Archive
Comptroller Peter Franchot has issued the following statement in response to the Examiner story quoting him as expressing skepticism about the Purple Line.Statement of Comptroller…
Peter Franchot on the Purple Line: A History
Transit advocates must be dismayed at Comptroller Peter Franchot’s comments casting doubt on the viability of the Purple Line, especially since many considered him a…
Senator Nancy King (D-39) has sent the following statement to her supporters thanking them and reaching out to her primary opponent, Delegate Saqib Ali.Thank You…
Here’s a joint independent mailer sent by MCEA and the Sierra Club on behalf of District 19 Delegate candidates Bonnie Cullison and Jay Hutchins this…
Craig Rice: Thank You, but Beware of Ficker
Council District 2 Democratic primary winner Craig Rice has sent a thank you message to his supporters that pays respect to his Democratic opponents. But…
Ana Sol for Delegate, 1998
Here’s an odd one. School Board member Ana Sol Gutierrez first ran for Delegate in 1998 against a slate of incumbents. She lost that race,…
Silverman for Delegate, 1994
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…
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,…
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…