In Part One, we made the case that Montgomery County’s real estate and construction industries together might account for one-fifth or more of the county’s private sector economic activity. And…
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MoCo’s Great Crash, Part One
There is a lot of talk about a Great Crash: that of America’s stock market. And there is a lot of talk about another Great Crash: that of America’s economy….
Reaction to MoCo’s Most Influential People
If we can take a break from Saqib-Mania for a moment, let’s return to the biggest story from last week: our series on Montgomery County’s most influential people. We have…
Saqib Ali Facebook Poll
Here we have another hot potato (or perhaps a burning ember) on this blog. How do you feel about this?
Beware of Facebook (Multiple Updates)
Now I have nothing against Delegate Saqib Ali (D-39). He has a pro–labor, pro-environment voting record. He was supported by numerous progressive organizations in his incumbent-toppling run in 2006. And…
Peter Franchot: Crazy Like a Fox
Very few politicians are more unpopular in Annapolis than Comptroller Peter Franchot. Put aside for a moment his raging feud with Big Daddy and his baiting of the Governor over…
By Adam Pagnucco, Eric Luedtke and Dan Reed. Recently, an anonymous blog appeared targeting Montgomery County Council Member Mike Knapp. The sole purpose of this blog was to attack Mr….
Pro-Slots Group Targets Franchot
Following is the text of a memo sent by pro-slots For Maryland, For Our Future to elected leaders concerning Comptroller Peter Franchot. (It’s not as if the Comptroller isn’t attracting…
Obama Pulling Away in Virginia
Many of our readers are door-knocking or calling voters in Virginia. The following data suggests that your efforts are paying off.According to Real Clear Politics, Senator Obama is building a…
Magna: Slots or Bust
Magna Entertainment Corporation, owner of Laurel Park and Pimlico Race Course, is on the verge of bankruptcy. That fact drives its desperate push for slots at its two Maryland race…