State Roundup

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Friday, September 03, 2010

State Roundup, September 3, 2010

Sen. Ulysses Currie's indictment holds deep political implications; early voting process turns candidates into educators; small union backs Ehrlich, causing Dems to wonder how he got the endorsement; Brian Murphy could make deep cut in GOP primary against Ehrlich; Andy Harris raises more money than Frank Kratovil in recent period; District 3B State House race turns nasty; and timing of land sale and campaign donation questioned.
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Thursday, September 02, 2010

State Roundup, September 2, 2010

Lots of coverage on the long-expected indictment of state Sen. Ulysses Currie, charged with bribery, influence peddling. You can also read the indictments against Currie, two Shoppers Food Warehouse execs and the company itself; state Dems and GOP unite to promote early voting process; state ends fiscal year with a $344 million surplus; and Sen. George Della didn't endorse Pat Jessamy for city state's attorney but Sen. Jim Brochin did endorse challenger Gregg Bernstein.

Wednesday, September 01, 2010

State Roundup, September 1, 2010

When it comes to charitable giving, Ehrlich and O'Malley cheap out; Dems, GOPers voter numbers are up; there's a lot of buzz about Ehrlich's recent fundraising; lawsuits are filed to get two referendums on Montgomery County's ballot; PSC gets an earful on Pepco outages; Harris murder trial continues; state contractors take in $34 million in fed defense dollars; and the Dem primary for Baltimore County exec gets hotter still.
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Tuesday, August 31, 2010

State Roundup, August 31, 2010

Drink tax picks up legislative candidates' support; Ehrlich targets Democratic stronghold of Montgomery; Did Ehrlich raise taxes or didn't he?; Bernstein ad says Jessamy won't try cases with one witness, while Jessamy appears on WEAA-FM; African American umbrella group backs Sigaty and Bobo; and lots of coverage on the opening day of Councilman Harris' murder trial, where the judge is allowing DNA evidence.
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Monday, August 30, 2010

State Roundup, August 30, 2010

Ehrlich and O'Malley hit the burbs for votes; lots of coverage on their tax returns, which make an interesting read; Ali on furlough while campaigning -- or not; delegate candidate Kyle Lierman is 23, but has impressive backing; trial in murder of former Baltimore Councilman Ken Harris to begin; Arundel college counters Beck rally with tribute to MLK; and former Gov. Hughes endorses Quinn.
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Friday, August 27, 2010

State Roundup, August 27, 2010

More sex and politics; Ehrlich's no tax pledge could be decisive; McDonough slams mayor, O'Malley on immigration; campaign attacks and tricks get underway; Currie's missing cash; Jessamy attacks Bernstein over client list; early voting not predicted to increase turnout.
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Thursday, August 26, 2010

State Roundup, August 26, 2010

Some politicians want to link sex and politics; outrage and accusations along party lines over Leopold sex harassment suit; Maryland struggles to meet deadline on absentee voting; few deep pockets for donors in tight economy; O'Malley touts Race to the Top funding in campaign email; Ehrlich says he won't raise taxes and fees; Murphy teams with a sheriff; Rushern Bakers spends big; many call for Bernstein to pull Dawson family ad; and glass door to GOP office is shot out. More

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

State Roundup, August 25, 2010

Race to the Top $250 grant for schools dominates coverage; Leopold hit with sex harassment suit; Ehrlich dismisses new poll; Ehrlich would exempt military pension from tax; Montgomery challengers for state Senate raise bucks; John Sarbanes' opponents fight the Paul Sarbanes' legacy; a campaign manager in Baltimore County quits over an endorsement
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Tuesday, August 24, 2010

State Roundup, August 24, 2010

Being an unpaid slots opponent takes its toll; unopposed Gansler spreads his wealth; political corruption prosecutor can't step down; O'Malley ahead in new poll; what he was going to say about Ehrlich, but didn't; Murphy can't get past 13%; see those lesser-known candidates on MPT; Bernstein ads attack Jessamy's witness protection; and McIntyre faces a tough primary. More

Monday, August 23, 2010

State Roundup, August 23, 2010

O'Malley sets highway fund restoration a priority, but when money available; governor touts job growth, while GOP questions why more pessimistic report taken down; Mikulski has 22 challengers; PACS are a big deal in the 1st Congressional District race; race a factor in Jessamy-Bernstein fight; District 38 seat wide open with Sen. Stoltzfus retirement; The Post endorses in Montgomery legislative races; and police badge on campaign fliers causes a buzz.
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Friday, August 20, 2010

State Roundup, August 20, 2010

Which weighs more: big bucks or lots of supporters?; O'Malley and Ehrlich still neck and Neck; Mikulski hopes to open Russian markets to chicken; GOP happy with Hoyer opponent; 130 candidates for General Assembly sign petition to up alcohol tax; Forehand-Kagan debate airs; and city casino license unlikely.
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Thursday, August 19, 2010

State Roundup, August 19, 2010

Candidates acting silly; Ehrlich attracts more businesses backers, O'Malley, more business bucks; FEC finds significant errors in Bartlett accounts; local Muslims decry "Islamaphobia" in campaigns; slots issues debated on WYPR; more Republican voters in Harford; Vaughn keeps getting hit over NFL claim; and Bernstein bucks smoke Jessamy -- and the two debate.
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