By Adam Pagnucco. Moments ago, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to remove Rep. Kevin McCarthy from the office of Speaker of the House. This was a unique moment in…
David Trone
Trone’s First Strike
By Adam Pagnucco. Have you ever been to a Total Wine store? If not, it’s an experience. It’s like a trip to Booze Disneyland. Get ready to fill a shopping…
Jawando the Spoiler, Part Five
By Adam Pagnucco. Let’s review what we have learned earlier in this series. First, Maryland has substantial geographic and demographic variations that affect its elections. Close to 40% of its…
Jawando the Spoiler, Part Four
By Adam Pagnucco. In Part Three, we learned that 2016 U.S. Senate candidate Donna Edwards ran much better in counties with large Black populations than in counties without them. That…
Jawando the Spoiler, Part Three
By Adam Pagnucco. Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks could make history next year if she is elected to the U.S. Senate. Only two Black women – Carol Moseley Braun…
Jawando the Spoiler, Part Two
By Adam Pagnucco. Maryland is a small state but it is an extremely diverse one. Geographically, it extends from the snowy highlands of the west to the crab-filled bay and…
Jawando the Spoiler, Part One
By Adam Pagnucco. The 2024 U.S. Senate race to fill retiring Senator Ben Cardin’s seat has three prominent Democrats in it: Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, Congressman David Trone…
Trone’s First Two Mailers
By Adam Pagnucco. Just weeks after his announcement for U.S. Senate and a year out from next year’s primary, Congressman David Trone has already sent out two mailers. I live…
The Fighting Congressman
By Adam Pagnucco. In November 2021, national Republicans were convinced that they were going to ride a huge red tsunami to take over Congress. They were so convinced that they…
Acevero’s Triumph
By Adam Pagnucco. Back in 2018, MCGEO employee Gabe Acevero was elected to the House of Delegates in District 39. Two years later, Acevero and his employer disagreed on the…