Category: News

November 17, 2008

Kratovil replacement sought in Queen Anne’s

Filed under: Politics, Government, 2008 Campaign, Eastern Shore, Legal News - 17 Nov 2008


WBAL.com

Now that Frank Kratovil has been elected to Congress, work has begun to find his successor as Queen Anne’s County State’s Attorney.

Kratovil will formally leave the office in early January to represent Maryland’s 1st District in Washington. Two years …

Ehrlich in Korea

Filed under: Politics, MD GOP - 17 Nov 2008

Laura Vozzella
The Bob Ehrlichs, Junior and Senior, are in South Korea on a weeklong cultural- and business-affairs mission.

South Korean Ambassador Lee Tae-sik had met the governor when he was in office and invited him to join a mission of …

Some conservatives oppose Steele for RNC Chairman

Filed under: Politics, MD GOP - 17 Nov 2008

Michael Steele has announced his candidacy for RNC Chairman.

David Nitkin
points out that Steele winning the job could be a bad thing for the Maryland GOP’s efforts to find successful candidates.

Conservative opposition to Steele’s candidacy has emerged including …

Heavy snow forecast for Western MD

Filed under: Weather - 17 Nov 2008

WBAL.com
There is a Winter Storm Warning in effect from noon through 6 p.m. today for Garrett County an [sic] points close by.

Accumulations of up to a foot could be possible from early afternoon through Tuesday noon. Higher amounts are …

November 16, 2008

Jesse Jackson in Baltimore

Filed under: Politics, 2008 Campaign, Barack Obama - 16 Nov 2008

WJZ
Now Jackson made his first public appearance since the election at Bethel AME Church in Baltimore City. He talked extensively about what he calls “sober celebration.”

“We saw in this election a great rejoice among people from all directions …

November 11, 2008

McDonough to review election and discuss GOP future

Pat McDonough email:
Delegate Pat McDonough will be the guest speaker at the East County Republican Club on Thursday, November 13th at 7 p.m. The meeting is open to the general public and is being held in the Conference Room …

Steele vs. Gingrich for RNC?

Filed under: Politics - 11 Nov 2008


WBAL.com

Former Lt. Gov. Michael Steele is said to be locked in a battle with former House Speaker Newt Gingrich to take the reins of the Republican National Committee.

The Washington Times reported that the two are being promoted behind the …

Van Hollen to remain as head of DCCC

Filed under: Politics, Congress - 11 Nov 2008

Baltimore Sun
After leading his party to a gain of at least 19 seats in the House, Rep. Chris Van Hollen has agreed to another two-year term as chairman of the committee that works to elect more Democrats to the …

November 10, 2008

Kratovil to claim victory on Veterans’ Day?

Filed under: Politics, 2008 Campaign, Congress, voting - 10 Nov 2008

WBAL.com
Democrat Frank Kratovil has increased his lead in the race for Maryland’s only open congressional seat following a count of provisional ballots on Monday.

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Now, Kratovil has gained 151 votes from provisional ballots to lead Harris by 173,008 votes to …

MD turnout not as high as expected

Filed under: Politics, 2008 Campaign, MD GOP, voting - 10 Nov 2008

Examiner
Many Republican voters in Maryland proved wrong political pundits who predicted historic turnouts at the polls this election, staying home and forcing overall turnout lower than 2004 numbers, according to an American University study.

The drop in Republican voters reflects …

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