A new controversy over records keeping at the state health lab surrounds lead paint tests on children; the MdTA has scheduled nine public hearings, beginning this week, to gather input over its proposed toll hikes; a judge upholds the state’s rejection of a city slots proposal, while company vows it will appeal the ruling; a new Montgomery County program allows county workers to find ways to save money, then share in those savings; city State’s Attorney Gregg Bernstein discovers that email gaffes travel quickly; GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain gets and enthusiastic reception in Howard County; election boards start validating signatures on the petition drive against immigrant tuition; O’Malley’s Asia trip will cost the state about $100,000; and businesses and labor unions seek waivers from provisions of federal health care reform.
Day: June 6, 2011
GOP candidate Herman Cain energizes Maryland crowd, moves up in polls
Atlanta businessman Herman Cain has become the flavor of the month on a menu of Republican presidential candidates leaving partisans hungering for something different. He’s been moving up in state polls. And Friday night, he got a hootin’ and hollerin’ reception at the Howard County Lincoln Day Dinner organized and attended by a number of local Tea Party activists who have latched onto Cain’s candidacy.
Video: Herman Cain, GOP presidential flavor of the month
Here's an exclusive Maryland Reporter interview with Atlanta businessman Herman Cain after a speech in Howard County. His big applause line as he campaigns for president around the country is: "I've never held public office before."
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