Wednesday, May 9, 2012
In an interview on ABC News, the president says he supports same-sex marriage. The issue is likely to go to referendum in Maryland this fall.
President Barack Obama picked the day after a decisive vote in North Carolina to announce that his "evolution" on the issue of same-sex marriage was complete—he now supports it. In an interview with ABC News on Wednesday, Obama said: I have to tell you that over the course of several years, as I have talked to friends and family and neighbors, when I think about members of my own staff who are in incredibly committed monogamous relationships, same-sex relationships, who are raising kids together, when I think about those soldiers or airmen or marines or sailors who are out there fighting on my behalf and yet feel constrained, even now that Don't Ask Don't Tell is gone, because they are not able to commit themselves in a marriage—at a …
Friday, April 6, 2012
As the Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate, the Anne Arundel County resident will face Democrat incumbent Sen. Ben Cardin in the general election.
For Dan Bongino, the adage "been there, done that" applies. He's experienced White House parties, Air Force One and limousine rides with top officials and dignitaries. Bongino won the Republican nomination for a U.S. Senate seat in the primary election on Tuesday and will be running in November against Sen. Ben Cardin, a political power house with 45 years in Maryland politics and six years as a senator. As a former Secret Service agent with 11 years of experience protecting three different presidents, Bongino, 37, isn't interested in the perks that would come with being a U.S. senator. He's already been on the inside of the power circle—sort of like a fly on the wall—watching, observing and listening to how Washington, DC, operates. The …
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Check out the charts below for preliminary results in Tuesday's primary elections.
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Tuesday, April 3
Sen. Ben Cardin easily won the Democratic primary Tuesday for U.S. Senate, far outpacing his closest challenger, state Sen. C. Anthony Muse of Prince George’s County. Cardin, 68, will run for his second term against the winner of the Republican primary—which, as of 10 p.m., was a tight race between candidates Dan Bogino and Richard J. Douglas. Incumbent candidates easily won their Congressional primaries throughout the state—including Anne Arundel County's representatives in Districts 1, 2 and 3. Republican Rep. Andy Harris in District 1 and Democrat C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger in District 2 ran unopposed in their primary races. Rep. John Sarbanes in District 3 won his primary easily. Republican state Sen. Nancy C. Jacobs of Harford …
The Republican front-runner was selected as the nominee of choice by local readers in a non-scientific poll.
Patch readers in Anne Arundel County have declared their choice for a Republican presidential candidate: Mitt Romney. Here are the results for each site. Annapolis: Fred Karger received the most votes, proving that the Patch polls are indeed non-scientific and can be manipulated. Romney received 20 percent of the votes. Broadneck: Romney received 66 percent of the votes. Crofton: Romney received 35 percent of the votes. Edgewater-Davidsonville: Romney received 32 percent of the votes. Glen Burnie: Romney received 42 percent of the votes. Odenton-Severn: Romney received 31 percent of the votes. Pasadena: Romney received 62 percent of the votes. Severna Park: Romney received 57 percent of the votes.
Incumbents Cummings, Harris, Ruppersberger, and Sarbanes also lock up primary wins.
UPDATED (11:15 p.m.)—Mitt Romney has won the Maryland Republican presidential primary, according to multiple news outlets. At 11 p.m., Romney lead Rick Santorum 91,402 (48 percent) to 57,299 (30 percent) with 1,281 of 1,851 precincts reporting. Voter Mark Evans cast his ballot at Four Seasons Elementary School in Odenton. He said he did not experience any problems, and voted for Romney in the Republican primary. "I feel like he's the only one with any morals," he said. Evans said he hoped Romney would defeat President Barack Obama in the November election. A Romney win in Maryland was not unexpected. CNN declared Romney the winner at 8 p.m. when polls in Maryland and Washington closed. “Maryland’s role is to ratify the decision the …
Throughout the region, polling places reported a low number of voters.
Reports from polling places all over the county indicate that turnout has been light and many election judges were hopeful that things would pick up when people get off work. Councilman Jerry Walker (R-7th District) of Gambrills sent Patch a photo of himself voting. Walker is on the ballot vying to be a delegate to the Republican National Convention for Congressional District 4. To find your polling location, click here and enter your address. Polls close at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Did you vote? Leave a comment to tell us where you voted and what your experience was.
Maryland's Republican "moderate middle" will matter on Tuesday.
Will former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney’s lead in Maryland turn into a win in Tuesday’s GOP presidential primary? Crofton Patch is offering readers the opportunity to vote and leave a comment about how they voted. Romney has a 17-point advantage over former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum in Maryland, according to a poll conducted by Rasmussen Reports on Wednesday. It showed Romney is supported by 45 percent of Maryland Republicans, Santorum by 28 percent, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich by 12 percent and Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) by 7 percent. Although officials aren’t predicting a high turnout in Maryland on Tuesday, it is expected to be an important day in the presidential race, when the “moderate middle of the Maryland GOP will be …
Monday, March 12, 2012
The Severn resident has waited nearly a month as the county council works to select a candidate to fill the open seat.
Severn resident Peter Smith is seeking to fill the open seat for District 1 on the Anne Arundel County Council. It was left vacant when Daryl Jones reported to federal prison. See the interview with Mike Wagner. The other six members of the council are charged with selecting the person to fill the seat, but they remain deadlocked, with three members supporting Smith and the other three favoring local businessman Mike Wagner after more than 100 rounds of votes. The council is scheduled to vote again on March 19. Patch met with Smith to ask him about his reasons for seeking the District 1 seat, and about the important issues facing the district and the county. Patch also asked Smith his opinion on the council’s selection process. Name: Peter…
The Ferndale resident has waited nearly a month as the County Council works to select a candidate to fill the open seat.
Ferndale resident Mike Wagner is seeking to fill the open seat for District 1 on the Anne Arundel County Council. It was left vacant when Daryl Jones reported to federal prison. See the interview with Peter Smith. The other six members of the council are charged with selecting the person to fill the seat, but they remain deadlocked, with three members supporting Wagner and the other three favoring Marine Corps reservist Peter Smith after more than 100 rounds of votes. The council is scheduled to vote again on March 19. Patch met with Wagner to ask him about his reasons for seeking the District 1 seat, and about the important issues facing the district and the county. Patch also asked Wagner his opinion on the council’s selection process. …
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Thursday, February 23, 2012
The law goes to the governor for signature and a likely referendum challenge.
The Maryland State Senate passed same-sex marriage by a 25-22 vote Thursday night. The passage of the bill comes less than a week after the House of Delegates passed the identical bill. The bill now goes to Gov. Martin O'Malley for his signature. The law, which goes into effect Jan. 1, 2013 is expected to face a referendum challenge and could end up on the November ballot along with the bill that grants in-state tuition rates to some children of illegal immigrants. How they Voted—Anne Arundel County: James Rosapepe, D, 21 Yes John Astle, D, 30 No Bryan Simonaire, R, 31 No James DeGrange, D, 32 No Edward Reilly, R, 33 No How they Voted—Prince George's County: James Rosapepe, D, 21 yes Paul Pinsky, D, 22 Yes Douglas Peters, D, 23 No Joanne…
Carol
11:31 am on Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Right on! Escariot, you forgot a couple remember the hundreds of thousands dollars for those trips, the vacation Mrs. O and her friends and family took, the fly over New York City. What a waist of our money. I guess they want to make sure theres nothing left for the next Pres. Fast and Furious is number one who is going to pay for this mans life, his blood is on all those that were involved in … more ›