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Maryland Watch: 1st Term Martin O’Malley vs 2nd Term Martin O’Malley

June 7, 2015 By Martin Watcher

Maryland Watch: 1st Term Martin O’Malley vs 2nd Term Martin O’Malley

Martin O’Malley criticized Hillary Clinton for “finally” coming around on gay marriage and saying that “leadership is about making the right decision, and the best decision before sometimes it becomes entirely popular.” On illegal immigration he told Politico that “I’ve never hesitated on these issues even when some would say it was politically risky.” And […]

Maryland Watch: Why Martin O’Malley Can’t Win – Black People Edition

March 25, 2015 By Martin Watcher

Maryland Watch: Why Martin O’Malley Can’t Win – Black People Edition

Martin O’Malley is running for President and with the latest Hillary Clinton stumble, many Democrats are finally giving him a first look, since – despite months of campaigning hard – he was still polling at zero. But along with the latest twitter hashtag #askaMarylanderaboutOMalley, I thought I would give you my thoughts on why Martin […]

Maryland Watch: When It Comes to Concealing Communications, O’Malley Was Ahead of His Time

March 5, 2015 By Martin Watcher

Maryland Watch: When It Comes to Concealing Communications, O’Malley Was Ahead of His Time

A quick update on the Hillary Clinton vs Martin O’Malley presidential campaign. Hillary Clinton has suddenly become target number one because she used a private e-mail server set up in her home to do all her official business as Secretary of State. People are rightfully outraged because it circumvented record keeping laws along with security […]

Maryland Watch: Is Gov. Hogan Really Raiding the Transportation Trust Fund?

February 22, 2015 By Martin Watcher

Maryland Watch: Is Gov. Hogan Really Raiding the Transportation Trust Fund?

Democrats think they have their teeth in a new way to get a piece of hide out of Governor Larry Hogan over the Transportation Trust Fund (TTF). Their target is because Governor Hogan has proposed two major changes that will bankrupt the TTF for new projects, one is stopping the gas tax increase where it’s […]

Maryland Watch: Why Repealing the Rain Tax Doesn’t Mean Much, But Means Everything

February 13, 2015 By Martin Watcher

Maryland Watch: Why Repealing the Rain Tax Doesn’t Mean Much, But Means Everything

Governor Larry Hogan followed through on his campaign promise to try to get rid of the rain tax, and it’ll probably pass, but in the end, it won’t actually do much. The “rain tax” itself was the state getting in between a Federal Environmental Protection Agency and any place that operates a stormwater management system […]

Maryland Watch: Hogan’s Mic-Dropping State of the State Speech Cuts Short Honeymoon in Annapolis

February 10, 2015 By Martin Watcher

Maryland Watch: Hogan’s Mic-Dropping State of the State Speech Cuts Short Honeymoon in Annapolis

At the end of the State of the State Speech, Governor Larry Hogan pulled the microphone from the podium, turned it sideways, stared straight at Senate President Mike Miller and Speaker Mike Busch, and dropped the mic. The only thing heard for a few seconds as he walked out of the room was the sound […]

Maryland Watch: Color-Changing County Seal, Harford County Economic Development, Annapolis Transitions

January 20, 2015 By Martin Watcher

Maryland Watch: Color-Changing County Seal, Harford County Economic Development, Annapolis Transitions

Here’s a question that’s bothering me, how much has Harford County spent changing the seal to match Barry Glassman’s campaign colors? When Cecil County considered changing its seal it would have cost $32,000 and it is a much smaller county. Plus, I didn’t see Barry Glassman propose any legislation to change the seal. Still on […]

Maryland Watch: Former Harford County Executive Craig Planning on Becoming Secretary

January 7, 2015 By Martin Watcher

Maryland Watch: Former Harford County Executive Craig Planning on Becoming Secretary

Man, I should have gotten on the ball sooner, I had this intel a while ago, but was too busy playing with my kid’s PS8 they got for Christmas. So here’s the deal, the Washington Post is reporting that David Craig is going to be named Secretary of the Department of Planning and out-of-stater Pete […]

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Sounding Off

  • “According to the below article, it looks like the Minneapolis City Council is moving toward unarmed traffic enforcers. https://www.foxnews.com/us/minneapolis-city-council-voted-unarmed-traffic-enforcers-daunte-wright-shooting OYE,…”

    Bob | Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police”

  • “According to the below article, it looks like the Minneapolis City Council is moving toward unarmed traffic enforcers. https://www.foxnews.com/us/minneapolis-city-council-voted-unarmed-traffic-enforcers-daunte-wright-shooting OYE,…”

    Bob | Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police”

  • “Men and women who become police are called to duty to protect and serve. Their training prepares them to adapt…”

    WhatMattersisBlue | Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police”

  • “Great idea! I wonder how the person who wrote that article would feel if the police refused to stop a…”

    Open Your Eyes | Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police”

  • “Billy Butcher, you need to STFU. You will never know what it is like to have a true 1979 San…”

    Bob | Harford County Executive Glassman Announces Run for State Comptroller

  • “I think he is full of shit and just out for a troll. Probably the kind of guy that walks…”

    Billy Butcher is Back | Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police”

  • “Thank you Dagger for releasing some Harford County breaking news after taking a month and half hiatus. Now for the…”

    Billy Butcher | Harford County Executive Glassman Announces Run for State Comptroller

  • “Perfect for the job of Comptroller of Maryland. You have my vote!”

    Missing Reagan | Harford County Executive Glassman Announces Run for State Comptroller

  • “Sir respectfully I have overwhelming suspicion that you have elected to omit portions of your rendition of your interaction with…”

    Open Your Eyes | Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police”

  • “I’m not a suck off the tit democrat like you”

    Rjbaskins | Bel Air Man, Baltimore SWAT Officer, Faces Child Pornography Charges

  • “I rather he run for First District Congrees. He'd have my support.”

    Kyriakos Gary Ambridge | Harford County Executive Glassman Announces Run for State Comptroller

  • “Dissenter I do not know a cop named Miller. I am sorry to read about your experience with the police.…”

    WhatMattersisBlue | Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police”

  • “Must be an insurectionist Trumpster”

    JB46 | Bel Air Man, Baltimore SWAT Officer, Faces Child Pornography Charges

  • “I bet you are the same Harford County cop who pulled me off my porch without a search warrant, without…”

    Dissenter | Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police”

  • “"Is it time to take the police out of traffic stops?" https://news.yahoo.com/it-is-time-to-take-the-police-out-of-traffic-stops-155835442.html”

    Bob | Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police”

  • “"House Republicans display Kamala Harris milk carton at news conference: ‘Missing at the border’ https://www.foxnews.com/politics/house-republicans-kamala-harris-milk-carton-missing-at-border This story made me chuckle.…”

    Bob | Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police”

  • “Agreed. The police are enforcing laws that are made by the Politicians and there is far too many laws on…”

    SoulCrusher | Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police”

  • “Who in their right mind would want to be the police in a “Blue State” like Maryland? Good men and…”

    WhatMattersisBlue | Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police”

  • “I guess it doesn’t fit their agenda”

    Rjbaskins | Bel Air Man, Baltimore SWAT Officer, Faces Child Pornography Charges

  • “There are things happening in Harford County all the time. The Dagger just doesn't report it....”

    SoulCrusher | Bel Air Man, Baltimore SWAT Officer, Faces Child Pornography Charges

  • “"Yes, police can pull you over for hanging an air freshener in your car" https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/12/us/police-shooting-air-freshener-trnd/index.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fcnn_topstories+%28RSS%3A+CNN+-+Top+Stories%29 Does Maryland have a law…”

    Bob | Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police”

  • “It’s now April 12, somebody please wake me when something new happens in Harford County”

    Rjbaskins | Bel Air Man, Baltimore SWAT Officer, Faces Child Pornography Charges

  • “Bob, you really need to start labeling your posts as sarcasm. The less-informed may believe that you are being serious.…”

    SeriousGeorge | Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police”

  • ““ Good news”.????? I guess time will tell. I think it will further empower and enable certain individuals promoting additional…”

    Open Your Eyes | Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police”

  • “"Maryland lawmakers pass landmark police reform package into law, overriding Gov. Hogan’s vetoes" https://www.baltimoresun.com/politics/bs-md-pol-saturday-session-20210410-eyfrbxrlevhrvohrm43lbntvyq-story.html#ed=rss_www.baltimoresun.com/arcio/rss/category/latest/ Good news!”

    Bob | Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police”

Recent Posts

  • Harford County Executive Glassman Announces Run for State Comptroller April 15, 2021
  • Bel Air Man, Baltimore SWAT Officer, Faces Child Pornography Charges March 1, 2021
  • Havre de Grace Man Arrested for Sexual Solicitation of a Minor in Cecil County February 26, 2021
  • As HCPS Accelerates Elementary Students’ Return, Vaccinations for Secondary Teachers Canceled Due to Lack of Supply February 3, 2021
  • Harford County Sheriff Gahler: “If You Choose to Exercise Your Constitutional Right to Participate in any Planned Protest, I Implore You to do so Peacefully” January 13, 2021
  • Rep. Harris: “Some Marylanders are Even Calling for My Resignation, Which I Will Not Do” January 7, 2021
  • Cause of Fire in Vacant Havre de Grace House Under Investigation January 5, 2021
  • Police Investigate Separate Fatal Crashes in Bel Air and Street December 30, 2020
  • Armed Robbery Suspect Fleeing Police Dies of Apparent Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound December 27, 2020
  • Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police” December 22, 2020
  • Middle River Man, 22, Killed in Edgewood Shooting December 15, 2020
  • Man Injured in Havre de Grace Shooting December 12, 2020
  • Woman Killed in Aberdeen House Fire November 20, 2020
  • Detectives Investigate Edgewood Murder-Suicide November 18, 2020
  • Harford County Clamps Back Down After COVID-19 Surge November 12, 2020
  • Conowingo Dam Sediment Characterization Study Begins November 12, 2020
  • Former Baltimore Police Detective, from Bel Air, Pleads Guilty to Making False Statements to Federal Agents November 6, 2020
  • Suspicious Jarrettsville Deaths Ruled Homicide and Suicide November 5, 2020
  • Man Arrested After Pulling Gun in Joppa Road Rage Incident November 4, 2020
  • Fallston Man Arrested After Refusing to Wear Mask While Voting October 27, 2020

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