From Del. Kathy Szeliga: Maryland’s State of the State – #SOTS2016 What a difference a year makes! Wednesday, Governor Larry Hogan gave his second State of the State address. I was honored to escort Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford to the floor and have a front row seat to listen as Governor Hogan delivered his speech. […]
Former Gov. Ehrlich Endorses Bongino in Race Against Sen. Cardin
From Bongino for Senate: Former Governor Robert Ehrlich (R-MD) today announced his endorsement of Dan Bongino, Maryland’s candidate for the United States Senate. “Dan has the unmatched integrity and unique depth of experience necessary to defeat an entrenched incumbent like Senator Cardin,” Governor Ehrlich said. “His background in law enforcement and federal investigations, combined with […]
Former Gov. Ehrlich and Rep. Harris Endorse Sen. Jacobs in 2nd District Congressional Race
From the office of Sen. Nancy Jacobs: CONGRESSMAN ANDY HARRIS ENDORSES SENATOR NANCY JACOBS In her bid for the Congressional seat in District 2, State Senator Nancy Jacobs is proudto announce she has received the backing and support of Congressman Andy Harris. Harris is highly respected by the Republican Majority in House of Representatives under […]
McGrady: Infamous Special Session Called by Gov. O’Malley Resulted in Largest Tax Increase in Maryland History
By Patrick McGrady Special to The Dagger Flash back to Spring 2006– The General Assembly has just left Annapolis, and the fiscal future looks sound. No new taxes, and Governor Ehrlich’s final budget as Governor has a $1.3 Billion surplus going into the election. Governor O’Malley defeats Governor Ehrlich in the November 2006 election and […]
“Now or Never” Rally Draws 500 Tea Party Faithfuls to Bel Air
From Tony Passaro, publisher of “Tea Party Views”: Under the light of a full moon, approximately 500 of the Tea Party faithful came together on a balmy Fall evening to listen to election eve speeches at a local grass roots “Now or Never“ rally. The rally (organized by Americans For Prosperity) was held in Shamrock […]
Final Campaign Push Brings Gov. O’Malley to Harford Community College
On the heels of former Gov. Bob Ehrlich’s visit to Bel Air last weekend, Gov. Martin O’Malley is scheduled to make a stop in Harford County this week as he visits Harford Community College on Tuesday, October 26 Ehrlich was in town on Saturday afternoon promoting early voting and rallying his base near the Bel […]
Walker: “Maryland Needs a Governor Like Bob Ehrlich;” Gallippi: “O’Malley…has Failed Us Completely in Maryland”
From Benny Walker: Dear Editor: Regarding job growth in Maryland, it seems to me that Governor Martin O’Malley’s plan is to keep his fingers crossed and hope that federal money keeps flowing into the state. The strategy has worked before, because Maryland is home to federal agencies and installations that have kept the funding spigot […]
Campaign Journal: Howell For Council, Seltzer For School Board, Shrodes Seeks Re-election, Redmer For Senate
The 2010 Harford County Gubernatorial Primary Election lost an active candidate and party leader with the untimely death of Steve Wright (Republican/Churchville), whose passing leaves a vacancy on the Republican Central Committee and reduces the Harford County Executive Primary Election to a two-man race. Meanwhile, a number of other individuals have filed to run for […]