Gov. Martin O'Malley's (D-Baltimore) approval ratings during his first two years in office are slightly lower than former Gov. Bob Ehrlich's (R-Baltimore) approval ratings were during his last term in office, according to a new poll conducted by Taylor Nelson Sofres plc for The Washington Post.

O'Malley currently has a net approval rating of 53 percent and a disapproval rating of 37 percent, according to the most recent poll.

Fourteen percent of those surveyed strongly approved of O'Malley, 39 percent approved somewhat, 21 percent disapproved strongly, 16 percent disapproved somewhat, and 10 percent had no opinion.

The same poll taken about a year ago showed O'Malley with a net approval of 51 percent and a disapproval of 39 percent. A year before that, Ehrlich's net approval was 55 percent with 42 percent disapproving of his job performance.

O'Malley defeated Ehrlich in 2006 after serving one term in office. Ehrlich, however, has not ruled out a 2010 rematch.

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Silver Spring, MD - The commonly held misperception that all Republicans are anti-union has just taken a turn for the surreal.

The congressional leadership has been pushing for a bill known as the “Employee Free Choice Act.” This legislation would eliminate secret ballots and require all employees to pay union dues as soon as 50 percent of employees at a business sign a petition (a “card”) demanding a union. Recently, Congressman Chris Van Hollen was questioned about this issue and, as quoted from DC Examiner 10/09/08, responded by saying: 

“I want to stress that there is an opportunity here after this election to look at this whole situation… and figure out the best way forward.” 

Mr. Van Hollen’s attitude obviously conveys his intention to rubber stamp this legislation if given the opportunity. 

Whether a candidate is pro or anti-union, this bill is blatantly unjust to workers by any stretch of the imagination.  Dr. Steve Hudson strongly opposes this legislation. Dr. Hudson realizes the inevitability of unions and sees the responsibility of elected leaders to protect their constituents from potential abuse.

“This policy violates any semblance of Constitutional or moral values.  The potential for abuse and intimidation that this policy would permit is unacceptable.  This is not the way America works. A union that is designed to aid the worker should not be his master.  If elected I promise that I will fight to protect the rights of all of American workers, union or not,” said Hudson.   Mr. Van Hollen’s convenient lack of a position underscores his ‘party first’ partisan priorities. This hunger for position and power that takes precedence over the needs of his constituents is disturbing.  Voters in Maryland’s 8th district need to carefully examine the candidates and not just vote out of party loyalty."

For more information, visit www.stevehudson2008.com.

Dr. Hudson is the Republican Nominee for Congress in Maryland's 8th District.

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