From the New Harford Democratic Club: Meeting Reminder Wednesday February 6th, 7pm Aberdeen Holiday Inn, 1007 Beards Hill Rd The New Harford Democratic Club has always strived to present programs of interest to our members. We pride ourselves on being well informed on the issues of government and politics both locally and in the world […]
Harford County Voters Support Local Athletes, Action Heroes, Mythological Characters and Assorted Non Sequiturs as Write-In Candidates
By the end of the grueling 2012 election season, practically everyone had grown weary of seeing the same names and faces and hearing the same voices and messages ad nauseam. Officially, the ballot called for voters to select their choices for President. U.S. Senator, Congressional representative, and Circuit Court Judge, but, unsatisfied with the options […]
Harford Votes for Romney/Bongino; Against Dream Act/Gay Marriage/Expanded Gambling; Unofficial 2012 Presidential General Election Results
Once again maintaining its role as a Republican stronghold in an otherwise Democratic state, Harford County overwhelmingly supported the Presidential ticket of Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan, the U.S. Senate candidate Daniel Bongino, and voted against the Dream Act, gay marriage and expanded gambling – even though the state of Maryland at-large chose Barack Obama […]
Maryland Charts New Path for Marriage Equality in U.S.; Approves Marriage Licenses for Gay and Lesbian Couples
From Marylanders for Marriage Equality: Voters approved Question 6, the Civil Marriage Protection Act, paving the way for gay and lesbian couples to receive a marriage license beginning in January. Tonight is the first time in history any state has voted on and passed marriage equality on the ballot. “Fairness and equality under the law […]
Harford Votes: 2012 Presidential General Election Edition
Harford County joins the rest of the nation Tuesday in participating in the 2012 Presidential General Election – having a hand in selecting the President of the United States of America, but also voting on several historic state issues and local county charter changes. In addition to the Presidency, voters Tuesday will also have a […]
Sen. Jacobs: “This Self-Serving Redistricting Map is a Total Disservice to Voters”
From Sen. Nancy Jacobs: On this Election Day you will be deciding much more than your choice of a candidate when you enter the polls. It’s been hard not to notice the advertising blitz on ballot issues also being decided November 6th. But, there is one ballot question that has not received as much attention […]
Del. McDonough: “Burden on the Citizen Taxpayer will Never Stop if the So-Called Dream Act is Allowed to Become Law”
From Del. Pat McDonough: The burden on the citizen taxpayer will never stop if the so-called Dream Act is allowed to become law. Let us put aside emotional misinformation and whip out our calculators. One illegal alien student completing a four year college program will cost the taxpayers $42,000. It breaks down to an $8,000 […]
Simpson: “Gridlock, More than Any Single Issue Today, is the Real Threat and the Ultimate Enemy”
By Omar Simpson, Esq. Gridlock bothers me more than any single political issue today. Why? Because It is often born of bullheadedness and ego. Maybe it’s the military man in me, but when I see a bunch of people sitting around unable to make a decision I want to kick them square in the a$$ […]