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Maryland: Annapolis

January 31, 2009 - 11:32 am
NEWS FEED: Red Maryland

The state of Maryland

By Michael Swartz (noreply@blogger.com)

As he is bound to do, Governor O'Malley delivered the State of the State Address earlier this week. While the state has challenges, Martin was optimistic for our future because a new Sheriff was in town a few miles down the road in Washington, D.C.

But I think the state of the state is much more accurately assessed in the rebuttal, presented by Delegate Anthony O'Donnell - who happens to be my 2008 Legislator of the Year based on his monoblogue Accountability Project score. If you go to the Maryland Public Television site, you'll see and hear both speeches.

It's also worthwhile to see the response from the Maryland Republican Party:

Maryland Republican Party Chairman Dr.

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January 29, 2009 - 02:35 pm
NEWS FEED: Red Maryland

And now, a message from the adults in Annapolis

By Brian Griffiths (noreply@blogger.com)

The State of the State Response, given by our friend House Minority Leader Tony O'Donnell....

Part I:

Part II:

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January 29, 2009 - 11:46 am
NEWS FEED: Baltimore Sun

O'Malley's State of the State

By David Nitkin

Gov. Martin O’Malley will deliver his third state of the state address at noon today, an address that comes at a time of economic hardship and steep proposed budget cuts. Just this week, state officials announced that the Maryland unemployment...

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January 29, 2009 - 11:06 am
NEWS FEED: Baltimore Sun

The state of the state is...how to put this?

By Andy Green

Gov. Martin O'Malley will soon stand up in the House of Delegates chamber in Annapolis to expound on the state of the state of Maryland. The traditional money line in such an endavor is a resounding, "The state of our...

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January 29, 2009 - 11:06 am
NEWS FEED: Baltimore Sun

The state of the state is...how to put this?

By Andy Green

Gov. Martin O'Malley will soon stand up in the House of Delegates chamber in Annapolis to expound on the state of the state of Maryland. The traditional money line in such an endavor is a resounding, "The state of our...

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January 27, 2009 - 08:34 pm
NEWS FEED: Baltimore Sun

O'Malley to leave Annapolis

By David Nitkin

Usually, Annapolis is the center of Maryland's political world during the 90-day General Assembly session. The governor and lawmakers live inside a bubble for three months, and then try to re-connect with the outside world later. But at a time...

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Mon, 12/08/2008 - 13:53

Terhes: Selling out lost GOP the election

By Danny Reiter, PolitickerMD.com Reporter

ANNAPOLIS -- Maryland Republican Party National Committeewoman Joyce Terhes said Saturday that the devastating blow her party took in November was a result of many Republicans selling out their values.

"We as Republicans love to quote Ronald Reagan," Terhes told a room full of state party officials at this weekend's Maryland GOP Fall 2008 Convention. "But many of today's Republicans don't have the courage to act like Ronald Reagan."

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Mon, 12/08/2008 - 09:25

Harris leaves 2010 door wide open

By Danny Reiter, PolitickerMD.com Reporter

ANNAPOLIS -- Republican Andy Harris made clear on Friday that he's leaving his options open for 2010.

"I think there's a reasonable chance I'll be running for something in 2010 that's state level or the federal level. That still remains to be seen," Harris told PolitickerMD.com at the Double Tree Hotel at the state party's Fall 2008 Convention, which lasted Friday evening thorough Saturday afternoon.

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Wed, 11/19/2008 - 11:39

Capital: In debate over powers of mayor, aldermen introduce counter proposal

By Danny Reiter, PolitickerMD.com Reporter

Two Annapolis aldermen looking to diminish the powers of the mayor's office through a charter amendment have been met with a counter proposal. Aldermen David Cordle (R) and Sheila Finlayson (D) -- both of whom are candidates for mayor -- are introducing their own version of a new charter amendment, according to The Capital.

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Sat, 10/25/2008 - 11:49

Pipkin to Dems: Stop with the 'stupid and mean ideas'

By Danny Reiter, PolitickerMD.com Reporter

LUTHERVILLE -- State Sen. E.J. Pipkin (R-Elkton) says Republicans in the state of Maryland have a purpose, even if they're wildly outnumbered in Annapolis.

"It's our job to stop the stupid and mean ideas of Maryland Democrats," Pipkin said, while speaking at the 42nd District Republican Club's Second Annual Spaghetti Dinner on Friday. "These are some challenging times to be a Republican."

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