Winners and Losers
Navigating around easy obstacles (and a bit of flexibility with Route 50's speed limit) made it a good week for some, while the failure of the rubber to meet the road caused a couple of flat tires.
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The Left-leaning BlogosphereMaryland Politics Watch and Free State Politics put the spotlight on a state website on pushing anti-union statistics, getting a quick reaction from the O'Malley administration. |
David EdgerleyThe state Department of Business and Economic Development chief got in some hot water with the pro-labor gov over touting low union membership to businesses. |
Don MurphyThe former state delegate and early McCain backer was named the chairman of the state's delegation to the Republican National Convention in the Twin Cities this summer. |
Marylanders United Against SlotsYou know the slots argument is becoming more about revenue than morals when even their allies are too afraid to stick their necks out. |
Andy HarrisHe still leads in the money race, and his $100K loan shows his wallet will never let him slip behind. |
Frank KratovilHe's closing the money gap, but at this rate, will not do it in time. And that is a must in the GOP-leaning district. |
John McDonoughThe longtime campaign aide to Steny Hoyer and Prince George's County lawyer was sworn in as secretary of state. |
Kumar BarveThe House Majority Leader pled guilty to drunk driving but he's actually a winner in that he didn't have an accident and hurt himself or someone else. |
Chris Van HollenHe got to go one-on-one against the Democrats' favorite punching-bag, George "My Entire Second Term Has Been Like Nixon 1974" W. Bush in the weekly radio addresses. |
Kevin ClarkBoth a Baltimore City Circuit Court judge and a federal judge threw out the former Baltimore Police Commissioner's multi-million dollar lawsuits over his 2004 dismissal. |
Peter FranchotHe made it to the Tawes Crab and Clambake with time to spare. And no speeding tickets along the way! |
Michael SteeleDespite numerous media appearances, having the editor of Hotline On Call publish your life's missteps is no fun. |
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Winners and Losers Archive
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Wally Edge
The environment is Republican Andy Harris' biggest hurdle on his path to Congress from the 1st District, though the issue has been largely ... >
Rob Tornoe
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P. Kenneth Burns
It looks like the No Child Left Behind act is working, despite the controversy that followed when it was implemented in 2002. It should also be ... >
David Paulson
Better late than never. Well, some folks think so anyway.
The truth is, last weekend’s program featuring talk radio host Bob Ehrlich ... >
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"It is my belief that Currie used his official position and influence in connection with such legislation and in certain business transactions involving the state of Maryland in ways that benefited and would have benefited [Shoppers Food and Pharmacy]."
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