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Jannace on WICO Radio
Salisbury Lawyer Charles Jannace (R) is a write-in candidate for Wicomico County Executive. He was interviewed this past Monday (October 2) on WICO (1320AM) in Salisbury. Jannace announced his campaign after Ron Alessi won the GOP Primary for the nomination for County Executive (SEE HERE) Jannace posted the interview with WICO's Bill Reddish on his blog. (NOTE: The audio file is 1.8MB for Windows Media Player or Winamp.)
Election Judges Still Being Sought
We've heard stories and posted stories on this blog about the dire need of election judges in various counties. The Baltimore Examiner reports on the situation in Baltimore County.
Gun Totting Teachers?
One Howard County Senator thinks it would be a good idea to allow teachers and administrators to pack heat in the classroom. His colleague thinks that's "ludacrous." The Baltimore Examiner tells who and why.
'Marathon' Issues Now Plague Gubernatorial Race
The Gubernatorial race becomes hotter in the free state. So hot in fact that you can, literally, run through. Transportation Secretary Robert Flanagan is criticizing Baltimore Mayor Matin O'Malley over the route for next week's marathon, which he says will disrupt bus route through Central Baltimore and paratransit services. More from The Baltimore Sun.
Running Mates Unimpressive
Capital News Service says that seniors on the Eastern Shore were not impressed but Gubernatorial Running Mates Kristen Cox (R) or Anthony Brown (D).
Lawlah Back In
Retiring Sate Sen. Gloria Lawlah (D) has decided to get back into the race for Prince George's County Board of Education for one of the At-Large seats. More From The Gazette. Earlier in the week (SEE HERE) Lawlah told The Washington Post she would have a decision made this week once she found out that had enough votes to qualify for the general election.
The Gazette Endorses Ehrlich
In the recent editions of The Gazette, their Editorial Board endorsed the re-election of Governor Robert Ehrlich (R). They chided him however for taking the partisanship bait in Annapolis, but said that he has improved over time. They also lauded Baltimore Mayor Martin O'Malley (D) for improving over time as well, but they say he overstates his accomplishments while stating that his script is better for running for the White House and not leading the State.
Foley A Non-Factor...For The Most Part
A Republican Congress rocked with scandal, including the latest debacle involving Florida Congressman Mark Foley, you would think that would have an effect on Maryland Politics. One analayst says that it doesn't help Free State Republicans....but it won't hurt them either. I took that as a "it won't be a factor," but what say you? Read the article from The Gazette, then respond.
Miller Raises Stakes and Cakes..and Rakes in Money For O'Malley
State Senate President Thomas Mike Miller (D) in the four decades of public service has NEVER held a fundraiser for a gubernatorial candidate....until recently. The Gazette is reporting that Miller hosted a fundraiser for Baltimore Mayor Martin O'Malley's Gubernatorial Campaign at his Calvert County home. More than 100 people paid $1,000 or more to enjoy a fare that included crab cakes wihile taking a gander the view of the Chesapeake Bay and touring Miller's home in Chesapeake Beach.
WBAL Still Powerful
The Gazette profiles WBAL (1090AM) as a force in Maryland conversation and Governor Ehrlich's loudspeaker of choice.
Brace Yourself - the E-poll books are returning
State Election Officials said that the E-Poll Books that now rank at the same level as Florida's hanging chads will be used in November. The Sun has more....
Ehrlich: Cox's Disability Part Of A Paradigm
Gov. Robert Ehrlich was interviewed by Mark Plotkin on WTWP (1500AM) yesterday. Ehrlich told Plotkin when asked that choosing Kristen Cox as a running mate is part of a paradigm that he wants to represents. Cox is legally blind. After the commercial break, Ehrlich added that he could not honestly answer if he would pick Cox if she had sight, but given their relationship, she would be on the list. The O'Malley Camp smelling blood, distributed an edited version of the interview. More from The Baltimore Sun.
O'Malley Calls Meeting Productive
Martin O'Malley tells The Baltimore Sun that a meeting earlier this week with the Black Senators in the General Assembly was "cordial and productive." The Senators called a meeting with the Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate and Rep. Ben Cardin (U.S. Senate Candiate) after concern that not only did the Republican Party put the first black statewide office holder elected, but their statewide ticket was more diverse. (SEE HERE)
The Law Enforcement Community Endorses Ehrlich...and O'Malley
Governor Robert Ehrlich (R) and Baltimore Mayor Martin O'Malley (D) received endorsements from the law enforcement community. The Baltimore Sun says that Ehrlich accepted the endorsement from the stat Fraternal Order of Police, while O'Malley received the thumbs up from the State Law Enforcement Officers Labor Alliance.
Another Elections Director On The Grill
The Prince George's County County grilled Election Administrator Robert Antonelli about the breakdown on Spetember 12. More from The Gazette.
Carroll County: Learn About Your Government
The Caroll County Board of Commissioners is holding workshops to learn about the county's home rule government before the November Election. More from The Gazette.
The Puzzling Crossover
State Sen. John Gianetti lost to former Delegate Jim Rosapepe in last month's primary and then a couple of weeks later, used a law loophole that allowed him to be on the November Ballot....as a Republican. He switched parties.
Now, people are puzzled by it. So reports The Gazette.
Cowherd: The Gloves Are Off
Baltimore Sun Columnist Kevin Cowherd takes a look at the ads coming from both sides of the U.S. Senate race. He says that both ads, Steele's "Puppy" Commericals and the Democratic Party's "Steele Loves Bush" ads are effective.
Union Backs Cardin; Franchot Reaches Out
In The Baltimore Sun's Capital Notebook, they report that a State Employee Union is backing Rep. Benjamin Cardin (D) and Del. Peter Franchot (D) is reaching out to former Shaefer advisors.
The Bloody Cake Thing Is Back!
At yesterday's Public Works meeting in Annapolis, Governor Robert Ehrlich was met with a nicely wrapped carrot cake.....It did not come from Nancy Kopp, the state treasurer. It came from Comptroller William Donald Shaefer, a man who said that he would not debate Anne Arundel County Executive Janet Owens on how to make a cake. One might think he should have debated Owens on how to make a cake, he might have won.
Anyway, The Baltimore Sun reminds us that the meeting after Shaefer got his clock cleaned at the polls, Ehrlich had the usual reconciliatory pound cake ready until Shaefer chided him (and the cake was promptly removed) (See Here for the original story)
The real news is that Shaefer abstained on voting for an SHA contract to outsource graphic work.
Shades of 2002 Continues: Black State Senators Concern
The Baltimore Sun says that Black Democratic Senators met with Gubernatorial Candidate Martin O'Malley and US Senate Candidate Ben Cardin over the lack of diversity when it came to statewide races. In particular, there is only one African-American on a statewide ticket for the Democrats, Prince George's County Del. Anthony Brown (O'Malley's running mate.) Some are still feeling the bitterness from four years ago when the Republicans put the first statewide African American office holder in Lt. Governor Michael Steele who is running against Cardin.
Brown Vists Western Maryland
Del. Anthony Brown (D), Baltimore Mayor Martin O'Malley's gubernatorial running mate, visited Hagerstown joining Congressional Candidate Andrew Duck and Sen. Barbara Mikulski. Details from WHAG-TV (Channel 25.)
Wicomico County Races Starting To Take Shape
Race for County Executive
The first debate in the race for Wicomico County Executive took place at Salisbury University. The Daily Times says that Ron Alessi (R) and Rick Pollitt (D) were invited by the Salisbury Chamber of Commerce and the University's Institute for Public Affairs and Civic Engagement. Write-in Candidate Charles Jannace was not invited because he did not win the primary, but he did speak before the debate.
County Council Race
Three of the four candidates for the At-Large County Council also debate at Salisbury University. More from The Daily Times.
Election Judges Wanted
The Washington Post says that Prince George's County need nearly a thousand election judges while Montgomery County needs at least 200.
Two Challengers To Leggett
The Washington Post profiles two candidates for Montgomery County Executive who say they have a credible alternative to favored candidate Isaiah "Ike" Leggett. On the Republucan side, you have Chuck Floyd, a security consultant. Also running is one-term Delegate Robin Ficker (he was in office during the 1980s.)
Montgomery County: Full-Time Council Members
The Gazette is reporting that one of the questions on the ballot in Montgomery County this November asks if Montgomery County Council members receive pay AND benefits.
Senate Race Heats Up...Just Like Debate
Lt. Governor Michael Steele (R) , Rep. Benjamin Cardin (D) and Kevin Zeese had their first public debate last night sponsored by The Greater Baltimore Urban League. The debate was moderated by Charles Robinson from Maryland Public Television. Print account from The Baltimore Sun. Video highlights from WBAL-TV (Channel 11).
O'Malley Responds
The Baltimore Sun analyses the response ad that the O'Malley campaign recently started airing.
Anne Arundel County: Expect A Repeat
The Anne Arundel County Elections Chief is telling The Capital that the problems that happened on the Sept. 12 Primary may continue.
Eastern Shore: Preserving Transferrable Development Rights
The Worcester County Planning Commission is looking to preserve farmland in the county. More from The Salisbury Daily-Times.
Southern Maryland Council Seeks Direction
The Tri-County Council of Southern Maryland is seeking a new direction as they face a situation in flux. More from The Recorder.
Calvert County: Parents Air Their Views
The Recorder covers a candidates forum in Prince Frederick. Federal mandates and test performance topped the concerns of parents who attended the forum at Calver County School Headquarters.
Flanagan on the Barbie
State Transportation Secretary Robert Flanagan was grilled by the Charles County Commissioners and State Delegation about the progress of a Waldorf bypass, which some $140 million was set aside for. More from The Independent.
The Running Mates Meet-Up
The Washington Post says that Kristen Cox (R) and Anthony Brown (D) presented different visions in front of the largest doctor group in the state when it comes to medical malpractice insurance costs.
Leggett: Voters 'have moved beyond the question of race.'
The Washington Post highlights Montgomery County Executive Candidate Ike Leggett (D) and the fact that he will be the first Black elected in the region to lead a majority white jurisdiction. If you can recall 2002, Leggett's name was mentioned as a possible running mate to then-Lt. Governor Kathleeen Kennedy Townsend. She ended up picking a White former Republican who converted to being a democrat days prior to his announcement.
Howard County: Folksy Giving Way To Hands-On
There are two 30-smothing year old candidates running to lead one of the richest counties in the country for the next four years. Both are more hands on as opposed to the folksy Jim Robey (D) who ran Howard County for the previous eight years (he's running for state senate.)
The Washington Post has coverage of a recent candidates forum.
Prince George's County: It's Now About Education
With County Executive Jack Johnson (D) running unopposed, the County Council hold on to it's democratic majority ( the republican party has two candidates in council races,) Everyone is now focusing on the Board of Education. Prince George's County will now have it's first elected school board since 2002 when the current appointed board was put in place. This was after bickering between the board and then superintendent Dr. Iris T. Metts reached a climax when the board fired her. The decision was later overuled by the State Board of Education, then shortly thereafter then Del. Rushern Baker pushed legislation thtough the General Assembly to replace the elected school board.
The Washington Post has details about a candidate forum in Largo that one candidate said illustrated "parental indifference." The Post os also reporting that retiring Senator Gloria Lawlah is considering getting back into the race, after received enough votes to qualify for the general election. She dropped out after not receiving the back of the teachers union. She said a decision could come this week.
Wanning Dems in Baltimore
The Gazette has an interesting story of the current decline of Democrat Clubs in Baltimore. There are a few that are still holding on but for the most part they have been on the delcine since the 1970s. In the meantime, the GOP is eager and setting new ground.
New Laws Take Effect
The Baltimore Sun has details on a pay raise for election judges (before last month's debacle,) tougher dunk teen driving laws and a law banning protests at funerals.
The Assailt on Baltimore City Continues....
Governor Robert Ehrlich's (R) re-election campaign rolls on. Here's the lastest in the now WHITE HOT gubernatorial race. The Baltimore Sun is reporting that the Ehrlich campaign is sending out fliers to residents in Anne Arundel and Howard Counties implying that the Baltimore City Police Department is under federal investigation. The FBI is neither confirming or denying the investigation. In any event, the deputy police commissioner is calling foul.
The Ehrlich camp also released two new ads that are playing in the Baltimore Market. The ads take O'Malley to task on city crime and city schools. The Sun analyses both spots.
Gianettt: WWBED?
Baltimore Sun Columnist Jean Marbella says that Sen. John Gianetti (now R) switching sides is nothing new. He has done it several times in the past when it came time to vote on legislation. He's now more inclined to ask "What Would Bob Ehrlich Do?"
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