Delegate Saqib Ali is claiming that more than 300 people showed up at his Senate campaign kickoff on Saturday. We can’t confirm that number, but we can show his pictures…
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Spy Report: Manno Kickoff
Because your author cannot be everywhere (and the Missus and the Little Man would kill him if he tried), this blog sent a mole to spy on Delegate Roger Manno’s…
Yesterday, our spies came out of the woodwork to report that Kensington Mayor Pete Fosselman, who is currently a candidate for Planning Board Chair, is considering a run against Council…
Senator Rona Kramer, Delegate Anne Kaiser and Delegate candidate Craig Zucker have announced that they are running as a team in District 14. Kramer faces a challenge by Delegate Karen…
Council At-Large: First Forum
Last Wednesday night, the four at-large County Council Members and the four challengers gathered in Kensington for their first forum. There will be many more, but first impressions are important….
Farewell, Congressman Obey
By Marc Korman. Last week, Wisconsin Congressman David Obey decided to pack it in and retire. Although not a Marylander, Obey is one of my favorite Members of Congress and…
Senate Fireworks Fizzle
Tuesday night’s meeting of the Greater Olney Civic Association (GOCA) promised some real action as several members of the District 14 and District 19 delegations were scheduled to make presentations…
Senate 19 Voting Records: Lenett vs. Manno
Senator Mike Lenett and Delegate Roger Manno are both freshmen elected in 2006. Lenett won his seat over two incumbent Delegates while Manno finished first in a crowded field. Manno…
Sean Dobson Leaves Progressive Maryland
Progressive Maryland Executive Director Sean Dobson, who has led the organization since 2006, is leaving for another job. Following is his statement.Sean Dobson Moves On After Ten Years at Progressive…
Eric Luedtke’s First Lit Piece
District 14 Delegate candidate Eric Luedtke has released his first lit piece, which he will use in door-knocking. Note how he uses quotes from our Young Guns series in which…