State Sen. Andy Harris (R-Cockeysville) announced his energy plan during a speech before the Salisbury Chamber of Commerce this afternoon. The GOP nominee in Maryland's 1st Congressional District, Harris, a physician, called his proposal a "prescription for the pain at the pump," pledging to "take the lead in fighting against these out of control gas prices."
"Working families should not be forced to decide whether to fill up the gas tank or put food on their table," Harris said.
Do my eyes deceive me? Is a newly minted leader among Maryland Republican lawmakers now slamming the sort of budget cuts he’s been demanding? Is he ... >
"I am calling on Governor O'Malley to order his campaign to cease and desist with the negative attacks. It is my bet that the people of this great state are sick of the empty promises, tired of the lies, and ready to fight back against the corrosive influences of tainted money and Karl Rove-style politics."
- Comptroller Peter Franchot, speaking out against "swift-boat" style ads concerning the Maryland slots initiative.