By Adam Pagnucco. Most attention concerning the next round of state and local elections centers on the Governor’s office. Can the Democrats find a nominee to knock off Larry Hogan…
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Broadcast TV Spending in CD8
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By Adam Pagnucco. Unlike most state and local races below the level of Governor, the contest in Congressional District 8 has seen a lot of television ads. These ads are…
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The GOP Bench, Part III
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By Adam Pagnucco. Far from the eyes of Annapolis, Baltimore, Rockville and Upper Marlboro, the GOP is steadily expanding its grip on county governments in Maryland. In fact, the Republicans…
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The GOP Bench, Part II
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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…