The Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee (MCDCC) will be taking three votes on May 11: one on the next District 16 Delegate (they prefer a caretaker), one on an at-large…
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Last night, MCEA’s Representative Assembly was scheduled to vote on Apple Ballot recommendations for most state legislative races in the county. But the session was taken up mostly by contract-related…
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Push Poll on Berliner Carbon Tax
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Multiple sources have reported receiving phone calls amounting to “push polls” on Council Member Roger Berliner’s proposal to tax carbon emissions from Mirant’s fossil fuel power plant in Dickerson. The…
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In the clearest sign yet of labor discontent with the County Council, the Metro Washington AFL-CIO has suspended its endorsement process for council candidates because of the county budget “crisis”…
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By Marc Korman. On April 26th I attended the District 16 town hall. With Delegate Bronrott’s resignation effective at midnight on the 26th, it was his last official act as…
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The Post Owes the County Council an Apology
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Do you still read the Washington Post’s coverage of Montgomery County? If you do, you know its editorials routinely portray MoCo politicians as tools of the public employee unions, especially…
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Former Governor Bob Ehrlich is running for his old job as a fiscal conservative who “believes Maryland must begin spending within its means.” We have already demonstrated that Ehrlich increased…
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By Marilyn Balcombe. Craig Rice is an ideal choice for District 2 Councilmember. He is smart, savvy, and he knows the Upcounty. As a State Delegate in District 15 he…
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Gaithersburg Says Yes to Doctor No
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Council Member Marc Elrich’s lone no vote on the Gaithersburg West Master Plan may have annoyed some of his colleagues, but it could pay off in a big way among…
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NARAL Endorses Cheryl Kagan
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The NARAL Pro-Choice Maryland PAC has endorsed former Delegate Cheryl Kagan in her challenge to District 17 Senator Jennie Forehand. We believe this is Kagan’s first institutional endorsement. Following is…