Md. Governor's Race Could Be Tight, New Poll Suggests
A new poll out Wednesday suggests the Maryland governor's race is closer than many had thought, though for weeks observers have been pointing to signs this contest is more of a squeaker than Maryland...
View ArticleWhat's At Stake At First Governor's Race Debate?
Maryland’s gubernatorial hopefuls will share a stage for the first time Tuesday at a televised debate in Baltimore, and political observers expect candidates to show up ready for combat. But it’s...
View ArticleJobs, Taxes And The Economy Pervade First Gubernatorial Debate
Pocketbook issues dominated Tuesday’s gubernatorial debate, the first time the Democratic Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown and Republican Larry Hogan shared a stage in this contentious race for the...
View ArticleBaltimore Vs. Kansas City: Baseball Aside, Style Beats Barbecue
Ahead of the first face-off between the Royals and the O’s in the American League Champion Series, our friends over at Kansas City public radio station KCUR put together a side-by-side comparison of...
View ArticleIn Bruising 2nd Head-To-Head, Brown And Hogan Lob Criticisms
Maryland’s gubernatorial race has been notably negative this year, and when Republican Larry Hogan and Democratic Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown met for a second debate Monday, the gloves were off and both...
View ArticleAt Prince George's Rally, Obama Tells Marylanders 'Go Vote'
With approval ratings near record lows, President Barack Obama has not been invited to campaign for many Democrats facing tight races around the country. But he got an enthusiastic welcome Sunday from...
View ArticleMaryland’s Never Elected A Black Governor, But Neither Have 47 Other States
Before President Barack Obama joined Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown on stage at a get out the vote rally in Prince George’s County Sunday, Dr. Grainger Browning of Ebenezer A.M.E. Church in Fort Washington...
View ArticleVoters Get Racial Appeals In Campaign's Final Days
Next week, Maryland might become the third state ever to elect an African American as its governor, although race has not been a prominent topic in the campaign thus far. WYPR's Fraser Smith and...
View ArticleIn Baltimore City, Candidates Battle For The Democratic Base
With just days left before Maryland chooses its next governor, both campaigns have shifted into high gear to get out the vote. In Baltimore, the city’s robust political machine is ratcheted up, and...
View ArticleGrowth A Key Issue In Frederick's First County Executive Race
Two years ago, Frederick County voted to move to a county executive system. The move reflected the county’s growing population and complexity. On Tuesday, voters will decide who will run that new...
View ArticleHogan Promises Bipartisan Administration
Republican Larry Hogan will be Maryland’s next governor. Now he has just a few short months to organize a smooth hand-off from outgoing Gov. Martin O’Malley.At an Annapolis news conference Wednesday...
View ArticleBaltimore Earns Top Marks For LGBT Issues
Baltimore is a good place for lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgender people, according to a new study from the Human Rights Campaign.The nation's largest LGBT advocacy group’s Municipal Equality...
View ArticleWill New Lawmakers Make Annapolis More Partisan?
When the Maryland General Assembly starts its session in January, it will be dealing with a new governor from a different party and about a third of its members will be freshmen. Between a Republican...
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