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Aug 23, 2008 Sen. Joe Biden – A Great Choice for America MD Democratic Party Chair worked on Delaware Senator’s First National Campaign A statement from Michael Cryor, Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party "The selection of Senator Biden is smart and strategic. He is extremely capable on... more...
Aug 14, 2008 After 73 Years, Retirees and Families Still Need Social Security After 73 Years, Retirees and Families Still Need Social Security John McCain’s Privatization Plan Would Put Guarantee at Risk Maryland Seniors Mark Anniversary at Social Security HQ Baltimore, MD – Maryland retirees will suffer, with hundreds of... more...
Aug 14, 2008 Arkansas Democratic Party Chair, Bill Gwatney - 1960 – 2008 A Statement from Michael Cryor, Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party “On behalf of the Maryland Democratic Party I wish to express our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and colleagues of Bill Gwatney. In addition to years of public... more...
Aug 7, 2008 Bush/McCain Social Security Plans Would Hurt Maryland Seniors Privatizing Social Security would drive over 100,000 MD Seniors into Poverty Annapolis, MD – A new study by the Institute for America’s Future details how much damage Sen. John McCain’s plans for Social Security would do to the wallets and pocketbooks of... more...
Aug 6, 2008 "Sorry Andy, that dog just won’t hunt." KRATOVIL CAMPAIGN RESPONDS TO HARRIS TV AD Statement from Kratovil spokesman Tim McCann on Andy Harris’s newly-released television ad: “In his new TV ad, Andy Harris is trying to sell himself as a champion of alternative energy. Sorry Andy,... more...
Jul 31, 2008 Maryland Democrats Unite at Victory ’08 Bash 1,000 People Party for a Strong 2008 Maryland Campaign Effort, Energy and Dollars to work for Change Baltimore , MD – Over a thousand Democrats and friends gathered for a night of serious fun and serious fundraising that echoes the... more...
Jul 20, 2008 Maryland Asian Pacific Americans for Obama Launch Asian Pacific American High School Student Internship Program Maryland Asian Pacific Americans for Obama On July 17th, Maryland Asian Pacific Americans for Obama (MD-APA Obama) launched its Asian Pacific American High School Students for Obama internship program. Leading the efforts is... more...
Jul 16, 2008 Andy Harris: Big Oil’s Best Friend and Hired Gun Nearly $25-k Donated to His Campaign – Profiting from ExxonMobil Stock Harris Energy Plan Promises More Pain at Pump, More Profits for Big Oil Annapolis , MD – He takes their money, owns their stock and campaigns with their message. It’s... more...
Jul 16, 2008 Maryland Asian Pacific Americans for Obama Unite to Elect Obama President Maryland Asian Pacific Americans for Obama Unite to Elect Senator Barack Obama President T op Asian Pacific American leaders recently participated in a recent Maryland Democratic Unity Rally. As the Democratic presidential primary has come to an... more...
Jul 15, 2008 Secretary Perez Stumps for Barack Obama Secretary Perez Stumps for Barack Obama Thomas Perez, Secretary of the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation and a nationally recognized civil rights lawyer and consumer advocate, continued his national efforts on behalf... more...
Jun 25, 2008 Congratulations Delegate Ana Sol Gutierrez Honored for her Pro-Immigration Work by the Progressive States Network 2008 Annual Gala Honored National Leaders who make America Better A statement from Michael Cryor, Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party “I... more...
Jun 20, 2008 Would Andy Harris Drill the Chesapeake Bay? Is this the Chesapeake Bay or Ocean City? " 9% Andy " Harris has a "new" spin on behalf of "Big Oil." Why wouldn't he? E XX ON is in HIS stock portfolio. From PolitickerMD.com Harris and McCain's day... more...
Jun 20, 2008 Gov. O'Malley: One Maryland's Economic Leadership, Progress Maryland Moves Up to #2 in Biotech Economy O'Malley/Brown Secure Economic Advantage O'Malley/Brown - Maryland Increases its "Bio Power" "Maryland moved up (2nd... more...
Jun 18, 2008 Donna Edwards to Be First Black Woman Representing Maryland Edwards Wins Election to Congress Democrat to Be First Black Woman Representing Md. By Rosalind S. Helderman and James Hohmann Washington Post Staff Writers Wednesday, June 18, 2008; B01 Democrat Donna F. Edwards was elected to the U.S. House of... more...
Jun 18, 2008 Donna Edwards - Making History Maryland Democrats Making it 8 in ‘08 “One down, seven to go.” A statement from Michael Cryor, Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party “This is the first of what promises to be many remarkable achievements for... more...
Jun 16, 2008 Edwards wins House seat in 4th District Donna Edwards became the state's first black woman to be elected to Congress after easily defeating Republican Peter James last night in a special election for the vacant 4th District seat. With 74 percent of the precincts reporting by 10 p.m., Edwards had captured 79 percent of the vote.... more...
Jun 12, 2008 Tell Roscoe to Debate! He's been elected to Congress 8 times. But he hasn't agreed to meet Jennifer Dougherty in a single debate. Call Roscoe and tell him to show up for a debate in every county! Bartlett 's Office - 202-225-2721 ... more...
Jun 4, 2008 Maryland Democrats: Uniting to Ensure Historic Change “We are strong enough to embrace competing passions and then unite with purpose...” A Statement from Michael Cryor, Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party “Now that the Democratic presidential primary has come to an end,... more...
Jun 2, 2008 Senator Ulysses Currie Has Earned His Respect An Exemplary Record of Service and Integrity Shallow Political Attacks Are Unwarranted and Unworthy A statement from Michael Cryor, Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party “ Senator Currie has a long and exemplary record of... more...
Jun 1, 2008 A Tested, Unified Democratic Party is Stronger and Ready to Win in November DNC Actions Create Compromise, Solutions and Unity Maryland Democrats Are Solidly Behind Common Purpose Heading into Convention, Elections A statement from Michael Cryor, Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party, Delegate to the DNC... more...
May 30, 2008 Gov. Martin O'Malley Brings Jobs Back Home Growing One Maryland 's Economy in Tough Times Gov. O'Malley Secures Israeli Biotech Firm, Jobs for Maryland ''At this point it has become essential to strengthen our business development efforts to help us evolve to the next stage…Maryland, with its leading... more...
May 14, 2008 New Rules - Dems Win Again - Maryland to Make it 8 in '08 Kratovil and Dougherty Catching Democratic Wave The “Rules” Have Changed: Democrats Take Back 3 rd “Safe” GOP Seat Democrats Win Special Elections in the Midwest, the Deep South; Maryland is Next Annapolis , MD –... more...
May 10, 2008 Roscoe and Chris Roscoe Bartlett Entrenched - Ineffective And, throwing Mothers under the bus just before Their Big Day (It would be funny if it wasn't so pathetic.) You should know the lengths to which some members of Congress will go to play partisan politics in the nation's... more...
May 9, 2008 O’Malley/Brown: Hagerstown runs One Maryland "Capital for a Day" Addresses Serious Issues "I am proud to officially proclaim Hagerstown as Maryland 's 'Capital for a Day… as Western Maryland's largest city, Hagerstown represents the challenges and opportunities facing cities and towns throughout this region.... more...
May 3, 2008 Maryland Democrats Complete Convention Delegation State Central Committee Approves “Add-ons” 24 More Delegates Pledged to Presidential Candidates Named Clinton, Obama Split 2 Unpledged “Add-ons” Lanham , MD - The Maryland Democratic State Central Committee this morning put the final... more...
Apr 10, 2008 Elections do Make a Difference Session 2008: A True Success by any Measure Amazing things happened on the way to the second "Bush" recession. Governor Martin O'Malley, Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown and our Democratic Lawmakers addressed a fiscal crisis, protected the people's priorities and forged a... more...
Apr 7, 2008 Session 2008: A Success by any Measure Governor Martin O’Malley and Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown & Democratic Lawmakers Fashion Real Solutions in Tough Times Strong Leadership Crafts Responsible Balance for Progress Republicans Credited for Fiscal Change-of-Heart ... more...
Apr 4, 2008 On the 40th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King's Assasination A message from Governor Martin O’Malley “Human progress never rolls in on wheels of inevitability. It comes through the tireless efforts and persistent work of men willing to be co-workers with God.” -- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On this day 40... more...
Apr 4, 2008 Gov. O'Malley & Dems - Help Save the American Dream Governor Martin O'Malley & Democrats Help Homeowners Sleep in Peace, Keep Their Homes Emergency Laws Called "Ambitious" & "Groundbreaking" Like millions of families all across America , thousands of Marylanders face... more...
Apr 2, 2008 McCain in Annapolis minus the straight talk, Again Welcome Back to Annapolis Senator McCain “Would a return to straight talk have been so difficult while you were here, Senator?” Annapolis , MD - Holding a campaign rally on the campus of the United States Naval Academy may be cause for... more...
Mar 28, 2008 Democrats Spring into Action across Maryland on Saturday, March 29th Hundreds of Democratic Neighborhood Leaders to go Door-to-Door Congressional Pick-ups in 1 st and 6 th Districts Emphasized Annapolis , MD – Almost 500 volunteers – Maryland ’s Democratic Neighborhood Leaders - begin talking and listening to... more...
Mar 9, 2008 Democratic Victory in GOP District sends “Shock Wave” to MD 1st and 6th The Trend Continues: Rejection of Bush-McCain Republicans in GOP “Strongholds” Illinois Special Election Shows What Frank Kratovil and Jennifer Dougherty Will Do Annapolis , MD - The news came... more...
Mar 6, 2008 Gov. Martin O'Malley: 1 Hour a Week from YOU can Change America We're Taking Back America Neighborhood-by-Neighborhood Can you spare an hour a week to help change the future of our state and America ? In February, hundreds of thousands of Marylanders participated in the Chesapeake Primary to bring new leadership... more...
Feb 20, 2008 MD Dems: Ready and Able to Send Three New Leaders to Congress Party Prepares for Victory in 2008 New Faces, New Solutions Appeal to All Voters **News Conference Audio** Michael Cryor, Chair – Maryland Democratic Party Frank Kratovil – 1 st District... more...
Feb 13, 2008 Democrats Storm through Winter Mess to set Records 800,000 Democratic Voters Would Not Be Denied MD Democratic Party Sets Sights on Picking up Two More House Seats Annapolis, MD – Maryland Democrats took another giant step towards advancing the change most Americans seek in 2008 by braving snow, freezing... more...
Feb 10, 2008 On Tuesday IT'S OUR TURN - VOTE, then GET ACTIVE Maryland Democrats: It’s Our Turn Vote Tuesday, February 12 th Clinton, Obama Battle For 'Chesapeake Primary' Where will Your Candidate be in Maryland? Be Part of Maryland history as Young Democrats help push Maryland's Democratic Voter... more...
Feb 6, 2008 Maryland DEMS Takes the Presidential Primary Center Stage 1 Million Democratic Voters Expected Candidates, Energy and Relevance = Historic Democratic Turnout Annapolis , MD – In 2007 the Maryland Democratic Party coordinated with our Democratic colleagues in Washington DC and Virginia to create a... more...
Jan 31, 2008 68% of New 17 Year-Old Primary Voters Choose the Democratic Party MD Democratic Party Succeeds in Restoring Voting Rights and Registering Youth Dems Get Lion’s Share of 15,200 New 17 year-old Maryland Voters Annapolis , MD – After working with Maryland ’s Democratic leadership and the State... more...
Jan 29, 2008 SOTU - The Democratic Response Democratic Response to Bush’s State of the Union Address The Democratic-led Congress is focusing on the number-one issue for American families, re-invigorating our economy. Democrats are working on a bipartisan basis with... more...
Jan 27, 2008 One Million Maryland Democrats Expected at Primary Polls Throw out the Record Books, the “ Chesapeake Primary” will Matter Democratic Candidates & Spirit of Change will Dominate February 12th Vote Annapolis , MD : Saturday's record breaking Democratic voter turnout in South Carolina... more...
Jan 23, 2008 State of the State: Gov. Martin O’Malley Protects Our Priorities Certain Progress in the face of Uncertain Times A statement from Michael Cryor, Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party “In his address to the people of Maryland Governor O’Malley charted a broad and sensible course for moving... more...
Jan 15, 2008 Services Scheduled for Senator Gwendolyn Britt Sen. Gwendolyn Britt 1941 – 2008 The Wake has been set for 9:00 a.m. Friday, January 18, 2008, The funeral will take place at 11:00 a.m. on the same day. Reid Temple AME... more...
Jan 11, 2008 GOP’s Sordid and Frivolous Lawsuit Dismissed Common Sense and the Law Prevail “…there is ultimately no merit to the Plaintiffs’ arguments.” Annapolis , MD – After weeks of media hype and unsubstantiated allegations, Carroll County Circuit Court Judge... more...
Jan 9, 2008 Iowa & New Hampshire Boost Maryland’s Presidential Primary Democratic Party Enthusiasm Builds Towards February 12th Elections more...
Dec 20, 2007 Tell Every 17 Year-Old to Register Now: "You Can Vote in the February 12th Presidential Primary" "We're grateful to the board and Attorney General Doug Gansler for this decision. Now the Maryland Democratic Party has work to do," said Michael Cryor, Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party. "With the help of our network of activist friends and organizations the Democratic Party will work... more...
Dec 19, 2007 Attorney General Doug Gansler Clears Path for 17 Year-Olds to Vote in 2008 Primary “This is a great day for all young voters in Maryland. The Democratic Party is going to work hard to make sure all our young people know their rights under the law, get registered to vote if eligible and then get to the polls in February. Our gratitude goes out to Attorney General Doug Gansler... more...
Dec 17, 2007 Maryland Democrats Seek to Restore 17 year-olds’ Primary Vote “The Maryland Democratic Party has always encouraged young people to get involved in the political process and we are using all our resources to protect their primary election voting rights in 2008,” said Michael Cryor, Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party. “If you turn 18 by the General... more...
Nov 19, 2007 Effective Leadership, Hard Work Earn Consensus, Progress A difficult and often exhausting three weeks of hammering out bold and daring initiatives has set the stage for progress in Maryland with a future of fiscal stability we have not known for a long time. Governor Martin O’Malley, Senate President Mike Miller and House Speaker Michael Busch defied... more...
Nov 8, 2007 Democrats Celebrate Veterans Day Harford Democrats honored Maj. Patrick Young, who is serving in Iraq, as part of their observance of Veterans Day. more...
Nov 3, 2007 There Never Was an “Ehrlich Surplus” Under pressure from Maryland General Assembly Democrats to reserve a temporary surplus of cash for a Rainy Day, former Governor Robert Ehrlich insisted in 2006 - through his budget secretary – that he have unrestricted access to a temporary cash balance so he could cover the structural deficit... more...
Oct 30, 2007 Budget Update: A Vote for Public Schools "This inherited structural deficit - a deficit which has now cast its shadow over the progress of our people for the last five years - can no longer be deferred. The storm is upon us; and this looming shortfall threatens to do grave damage to the very quality of life that our neighbors have... more...
Oct 18, 2007 SCHIP - Maryland Democrats Fought Hard, Not Done Yet "As Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party, I am proud - proud of all our state's Democrats in Washington who worked so hard to expand health coverage to kids who have none. I am proud of Maryland's grassroots Democrats, and the progressive, labor and child advocacy communities who turned up the... more...
Oct 12, 2007 The Polls Say Bartlett Should Change his SCHIP Vote “The citizens of Maryland’s 6th Congressional district are no different from the rest of Maryland or America. The vast majority see the need to help children who have no resources get the health care they need to live normal, healthy lives. They people are pleading with Congressman Bartlett to... more...
Oct 8, 2007 Congressman Bartlett, Get the Facts - Vote to Override Bush’s Veto Either Congressman Roscoe Bartlett doesn’t know the facts behind the SCHIP funding bill, or he’s chosen to adopt the misleading position of the Bush Administration. Either way, unfortunately, the position he has adopted will deny 42,000 Maryland children access to decent health care, yes 42,000!... more...
Oct 8, 2007 Tell Roscoe Bartlett that Maryland’s Children Can’t Afford him to be wrong, twice. Congressman Roscoe Bartlett (R - Western Maryland) took George Bush's word to justify his vote to keep health care from 42,000 Maryland children. With bipartisan support an override vote is virtually assured in the U.S. Senate. Rep. Bartlett is one of 15 votes needed by Republican and... more...
Oct 3, 2007 Slots Flip-Flop – Shame on Brinkley & GOP Embracing partisan hypocrisy like never before, some Maryland Senate Republicans say they’re flip-flopping on slots and will vote against a measure now that a Democrat is putting a proposal on the table. No Republican supported slots measures more vigorously over the last four years than current... more...
Oct 3, 2007 This is How WE Do it Under the banner of “One Maryland” nearly 900 friends and supports of the Maryland Democratic Party packed Martin’s Crosswinds in Greenbelt Monday evening to celebrate the party’s strength and success. The joyous celebration included vigorous crowd responses to Governor Martin O’Malley’s call for... more...
Oct 3, 2007 Maryland Democrats Condemn Bush’s SCHIP Veto - Invite GOP Rep. Roscoe Bartlett to vote for Override “We’re asking Congressman Bartlett to think of the children who have no health coverage in his own district, some of the 42,000 needy children across Maryland who will qualify for health care under SCHIP,” said Quincey Gamble. “This is one of the important issues where the majority of Democrats... more...
Sep 26, 2007 Bush Failures & GOP Record Alive and Well and Avoiding Morgan State For years the Republican Party feigned concerns and lied about their desire to represent all that is America. Now, the party’s four “leading” presidential candidates have signaled they’re giving up the ruse. Republican Candidates Giuliani, Romney, McCain and Thompson say they have better things... more...
Sep 20, 2007 A Letter from Gov. O'Malley - Budget Update: Property Tax Reduction Dear Friend: Today, I visited Ellicott City to propose a property tax reduction - which will help ensure that our plan to eliminate the $1.7 billion structural budget deficit we've inherited is fair to middle class families (see the Baltimore Sun's coverage and editorial). more...
Sep 20, 2007 Governor Martin O’Malley Addresses What Ehrlich Wouldn’t While Governor Martin O’Malley continues his open and honest conversation with Marylanders around his proposals for tax fairness and fundamental reform, it is instructive to recall the previous administration’s contribution to the expansion of our state’s huge fiscal mess. Just how did Bob... more...
Sep 19, 2007 95% of Maryland Taxpayers to Pay Less Today, we officially begin to roll out our solution to Maryland's $1.7 billion structural deficit, unveiling our progressive income tax reform - which will result in 95% of Marylanders paying less income tax. more...
Sep 19, 2007 Gov. Martin O’Malley Keeps His Promise - Reform with Fairness “This proposal marks a break from the past administration. It is fundamental improvement in how our chief executive does his job,” says Michael Cryor, Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party. “Not only has Governor O’Malley proposed tax reform that helps those who need it most, he’s addressing our... more...
Sep 11, 2007 Frederick News-Post Editorial: Showing up One of the platforms on which O'Malley ran for office was strengthening Maryland's farming families and rural communities. He asserted from the get-go that farming communities are the foundation of the state's economy, values and traditions and pledged to "work with, not against farmers," in... more...
Sep 7, 2007 Maryland Democratic Party Primed for “One Maryland” Michael Cryor, Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party, today announced two new additions to an expanding party staff. Quincey Gamble – a veteran of Maryland and national politics – joins the Maryland Democratic team as Executive Director. Mark Shenton – a retired corporate IT executive and... more...
Jul 27, 2007 Sen. Mikulski: Join One Green Hour, Fight Global Warming "The world is facing a climate crisis. U.S. action on global warming is long overdue. We know people are nervous about global warming, and we know they are nervous about rising energy costs. That's why Maryland Energy Independence Day is so important to raise awareness and educate the public... more...
Jul 25, 2007 Rep. Elijah Cummings: ONE GREEN HOUR - It's Time to Act The scientific evidence is clear. The threat of global warming is real. That is why I am urging you to join Maryland's Democratic Party and other thoughtful citizens from across Maryland for "One Green Hour" next Saturday, July 28, as we TURN OFF every electrical appliance in our homes that we... more...
Jul 24, 2007 ONE GREEN HOUR - A $36.76 Power Bill in July? Our latest BGE bill dated July 11 is for a total of $36.76 for 32 days of summer. Our previous bills were for $23.80 and $38.60. How did we do this?--Read on. more...
Jul 18, 2007 Maryland’s Senators Stand Tall: "Bring Our Troops Home" AFTER AN ALL-NIGHT DEBATE, SENATE REPUBLICANS HAVE BLOCKED A DEMOCRATIC EFFORT TO REMOVE AMERICAN COMBAT TROOPS FROM IRAQ BY THE END OF APRIL 2008 BY A VOTE OF 52 TO 47. more...
Jul 18, 2007 ONE GREEN HOUR - MARYLAND ENERGY INDEPENDENCE DAY Please join thousands of other Marylanders committed to conserving the resources of our planet and together make a very persuasive statement. In this case, what is "power-less" can have a powerful impact. more...
Jul 12, 2007 Ehrlich's Womble Carlyle: Law Firm or GOP Political Action Committee Evidence is mounting that former Governor Bob Ehrlich and his new North Carolina law firm’s Maryland-based staff are the driving force behind a totally anonymous and controversial smear website. The owners and operators of that website have gone to great lengths to both communicate their partisan... more...
Jul 10, 2007 Gov. O’Malley Carefully Crafts Needed Budget Cuts “Governor O’Malley is seriously and methodically addressing difficult budget issues left by the previous administration,” said Michael Cryor, Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party. “It’s important to understand where we’ve come from - four years without real leadership at the top, $3 billion in... more...

Jun 16, 2007 Michael Cryor Elected Maryland Democratic Chair

The Maryland Democratic Party State Central Committee today unanimously and with an enthusiastic standing ovation elected Michael Cryor, a Baltimore businessman and veteran political and community activist, to succeed Terry Lierman as Chair... more...

Jun 7, 2007 Parren James Mitchell - A Legacy of Compassion Congressman Parren James Mitchell devoted his life to uplifting the lives of others. There can be no greater calling. So, even as we mourn the passing of this great man – and even as we testify to our faith that God has called him home – we also come together to celebrate Parren Mitchell's... more...

Jun 5, 2007 Congressman Parren J. Mitchell - A Maryland First, A National Voice for Change “Congressman Mitchell was a political and values mentor to many of us whose lives have been shaped by his unwavering commitment to justice and a sense of purpose. Through his example, he taught us how to work and that a life of service was the most precious gift of all.” more...

Jun 5, 2007 Congressman Parren J. Mitchell - A Man of Principle and Action “Today we acknowledge the passing of a great Maryland leader, a gentleman warrior and a Democrat who courageously faced the toughest battles for justice and equality in the streets of Baltimore, the state of Maryland and the halls of Congress. Parren Mitchell now rests with so many of his peers... more...

May 15, 2007 Terry Lierman Takes on New Role in House Majority Leader’s Office “Working with and for the Maryland Democratic Party at this time in history has been among the most rewarding adventures of my life. We took back Maryland in 2006 and we did our part to ensure the Democratic Party took back the United States House and Senate." more...

Apr 26, 2007 A Sore Loser’s Slush Fund Former Republican Governor Bob Ehrlich issued a bitter and partisan fund raising appeal to his richest big-dollar donors this week, raising state-regulated political cash for a campaign he admits doesn’t exist. The vitriolic appeal is just the latest and most blatant way he’s broken his promise... more...

Apr 11, 2007 Elections Without the Electoral College "With the National Popular Vote bill, lawmakers in Annapolis addressed voters' long-simmering desire for change. Contrary to Mr. Broder's assertions, senators and delegates held probing, thoughtful hearings and hours of debate, including consideration of several amendments, before a vote was... more...

Apr 10, 2007 Democrats Produce Progressive, Pragmatic, Practical 2007 Session Working families, students and the environment where they live and work are among the winners following the 2007 General Assembly Session. Governor Martin O’Malley and the General Assembly fashioned a progressive agenda and a practical fiscal plan that moves Maryland forward on several fronts... more...

Apr 9, 2007 Living Wage to be Maryland’s New Pro-Work Policy “This is a great day for working families and those who struggle to keep their families safe and secure. Public policy should always support work and good paying jobs, not poverty level wages. It is practical and sensible for Governor Martin O’Malley and the General Assembly to establish a living... more...

Mar 27, 2007 With New Primary Date Maryland May Influence Presidential Race “With this change, the road to the White House must run through Maryland for the first time in a long time. For now the Maryland, DC and Virginia primaries - which make up about 11 percent of the votes needed to win a party nomination - will stand alone on February 12th as the focus of the... more...

Mar 7, 2007 The First MD Dems 2008 Blue Crab Presidential Poll Is In In a state where Democrats dominate the landscape, the Maryland Democratic Party’s March Edition of the 2008 Blue Crab Presidential Poll is in and it is revealing. Seven hectic days of on-line voting with a total of about 4500 votes recorded, shows there is tremendous broad-based support to... more...

Feb 19, 2007 RESTORING THE VOTE CORRECTS HISTORIC INJUSTICE "This is an issue that I have worked on and cared about for far too long. I would like nothing more at the end of this legislative session to be able to never give it another thought. I would like to say we have accomplished something real and we can move on." more...

Feb 1, 2007 Take Two: Democrats Take Annapolis Special Elections By using enthusiastic grassroots support and speaking to the needs of the neighborhoods they will serve, two fresh faces - both Democrats - won election to the Annapolis City Council this week. Sheila Finlayson and Ross Arnett reclaimed two Democratic alderman seats and insured a solid 5 to 3... more...

Jan 31, 2007 Governor O’Malley’s State of the State: A Refreshing Change “The state of our state today, is strong,” proclaimed Governor Martin O’Malley. Maryland will be even stronger now with the right priorities in place. Those priorities - focused on improving the lives of every Marylander - are at the core of Governor Martin O’Malley’s first State of the State... more...

Jan 19, 2007 Finally, a Fiscally Responsible Governor Who Shares Our Priorities This has been one of the most exciting and inspiring weeks in the history of our State. Governor Martin O'Malley and Lieutenant Governor Anthony Brown are already working hard steering Maryland in a better, more hopeful direction. After four years of a governor who played damaging budget games... more...

Dec 19, 2006 Maryland Democrats Building on a Solid Foundation Silver Spring, MD – “I can promise you we won’t be ‘staying the course’- we will continue to grow and get better at what we do as a party for our elected leaders, future candidates and the voters,” said Terry Lierman, newly re-elected to Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party. “We’ve got a lot of... more...

Dec 13, 2006 Ehrlich’s December Surprise!!! Annapolis, MD – Governor Bob Ehrlich spent millions of campaign and tax dollars trying to convince the citizens of Maryland that he solved Maryland’s “fiscal crisis” by turning a ”$4 billion deficit into a $2 billion surplus.” But, as he prepares to leave office in January, new state revenue... more...

Nov 15, 2006 CONGRATULATIONS AND THANK YOU!!! Words cannot express how grateful we all are to you and the vast team of hardworking supporters for this victory on behalf of the people of Maryland. Know that your efforts, energy, contributions and your vote sent a message that, as our Governor-elect has said many times, "We are not a crowd. We... more...

Nov 15, 2006 A Week Later Ehrlich and Steele Still Have Tough Questions to Answer Annapolis, MD – Drip, drip, drip. Since November 7th more is learned each day about the fraudulent – and now nationally infamous - “Ehrlich-Steele Democrats” sample ballots mailed into the homes of registered Democrats and distributed to predominantly African-American voters on Election Day. more...

Oct 31, 2006 Ehrlich’s Shame: Trick or Trick Ehrlich and His Scary Friends Don’t Need Halloween Masks to Frighten Voters Bob Ehrlich: Judge Him by the Company He Keeps Find out the Ghostly Truth at http://whoisbobehrlich.com/ more...

Oct 31, 2006 Ehrlich under NEW Cloud of Federal Investigation Ehrlich Must Tell Voters All He Knows BEFORE Election Day Damage Control and Cover-up Unacceptable Angry Ehrlich Storms Away from Reporter’s Inquiries more...

Oct 28, 2006 Desperate Ehrlich Setting Stage to Push Lengthy “Florida” Election Challenge, Sauerbrey Style Governor Hires His Old Law Firm, Predicts Legal Fight more...

Oct 22, 2006 President of National Organization of Women Kim Gandy and Maryland Women’s Leaders Slam Steele on Women’s Issues With Michael Steele’s Recent Comments on Choice and the National Right to Life Spending Over $72,000 In Maryland On Behalf Of Steele, Women Leaders Ask Steele to Get Real. NOW President Says Seeing Mike Tyson in a Steele T-Shirt Sends the Wrong Message to Victims of Sexual Assault more...

Oct 18, 2006 Kollar Issues Debate Challenge to Hooper Stan Kollar has Challenged Incumbent Senator Bob Hooper to a debate on the issues of the District and State. more...

Oct 17, 2006 Are Maryland Republicans Ashamed of George W. Bush? MD GOP Rips all Photos of Bush from Web Site more...

Oct 15, 2006 O’Malley Takes Debate with Positive Vision, Real Leadership for Maryland Baltimore, MD - As nervous hands shuffled across a debate desk covered with scraps of paper, an angry and petulant Bob Ehrlich couldn’t hide his frustration as he faced his worst fears – a debate opponent in command of the facts who wasn’t afraid to use them and, an honest assessment of his... more...

Oct 15, 2006 Mayor Martin O’Malley vs. "The 2 Bob Ehrlich's" If You Thought Saturday Night’s Live Debate was GREAT You’ll LOVE Monday Night’s Tape-Delayed Broadcast more...

Oct 13, 2006 Steele on How to Balance the Budget: "I Don’t Know" Unfortunately for Michael Steele, you need a calculator and tough choices to balance a budget – not magic or no ideas. Ben Cardin will vote for pay as you go legislation in the Senate. Michael Steele offers slogans and no ideas. He even admitted it. Ben Cardin knows how to balance a budget.... more...

Oct 13, 2006 The Ehrlich Effect: $3 Billion in Tax Hikes Failed to Solve Fiscal Problems Annapolis, MD - After dumping the massively escalated cost of state government on the backs of working families - $3 billion dollars worth - Governor Bob Ehrlich still insists he’s done the taxpayers a favor. In fact, while Ehrlich has hiked taxes and spending higher and faster than any Maryland... more...

Oct 10, 2006 Ehrlich’s “multiculturalism is bunk” Deja Vu "Ehrlich likes to paint himself as a centralist during elections, especially in TV ads. But his remarks such as ‘multiculturalism is bunk’ just prove that he is out of the mainstream on several important social issues." more...

Oct 10, 2006 Ehrlich’s Cover-up: More Failures in Juvenile Justice System Revealed Annapolis, MD – At risk youth assigned to the care of Governor Bob Ehrlich’s broken-down Juvenile Justice System continue to be beaten, abused and neglected only to be returned to the community untreated and underserved, according to a new U.S. Justice Department report. That report was... more...

Oct 4, 2006 At the Debate Steele Continues Cut and Run From Issues When Asked About Iraq, Steele Forgot to Mention His Strong Support For the Present Course, Finally Admitting “Was not going well,” After Pressure From the Moderator... more...

Sep 28, 2006 Does Steele Back Bush Or 16 U.S. Intelligence Agencies? “Michael Steele is happy that no on is asking him what he thinks about the National Intelligence Estimate. He’s terrified of being put between Bush and reality, once again." more...

Sep 22, 2006 STEELE’S IDENTITY CRISIS CONTINUES… Today on WBAL Steele’s political identity crisis continued. Steele reaffirmed he was running as firm Republican and said that this campaign was “not about the issues.” more...

Sep 7, 2006 September 11th, American Democracy and Maryland’s Primary Election “This coming Monday is a day all Marylanders and all Americans will hold close to our hearts in remembrance and in honor of the victims and heroes lost to us on September 11th, 2001. Their families, friends and colleagues live in every corner of America and just as we collectively shared the... more...

Sep 7, 2006 Ehrlich the Dangerous Environmental Cynic “Bob Ehrlich’s real plan for the environment is coming into focus. He is the worst form of environmental cynic - only a cynic would turn upgraded and expanded sewage treatment plants into an opportunity to accelerate uncontrolled development of the farms, forests and fields in vast portions of... more...

Aug 16, 2006 Ehrlich’s Fake Cabinet Meeting on Eastern Shore Wastes Taxpayer’s Money, Again Salisbury, MD - If today’s “mini-cabinet meeting” featuring Bob Ehrlich and Michael Steele follows the example set at other fake cabinet meetings held in Fredrick, Harford and other counties across Maryland, no business will be discussed, no decisions will be made and the media will be treated... more...

Aug 16, 2006 Steele’s Top Ten Lies, Ducks, Flip Flops, No Shows, and Empty Promises Michael Steele has a pattern of trying to lie his way out of a jam, flip flopping when convenient, ducking tough questions and flip flopping when he finds it politically convenient. On Iraq, Katrina, Supreme Court nominations, stem cells, and the death penalty, Steele has consistently avoided or... more...

Aug 16, 2006 Ehrlich Plays Politics Again with Latest Education Ploy Annapolis, MD – After fours years of fighting education funding and cutting school budgets, Bob Ehrlich is again playing politics with our children’s education. His latest shameful episode is a meaningless letter to State School Superintendent Nancy Grasmick seeking to change his own state... more...

Aug 11, 2006 Steele Out of Touch: Supports Bush and Thinks Iraq Is On Right Track Three weeks ago the anonymous Steele said Bush should “admit mistakes” in Iraq. But this week when talking to a newspaper in Maryland’s Republican heartland, Michael Steele repeats GOP bromides about success in Iraq because citing Fallujah as an example. What planet is Steele on? more...

Aug 11, 2006 Judge’s Decision Thwarts Will of People, Limits Voting Rights “Early voting is about one thing – expanding voting rights through safe, secure and convenient voting. While Governor Ehrlich obviously wants to make voting more difficult for selfish political reasons, the Maryland General Assembly overrode his vetoes and by overwhelming margins voted to... more...

Jul 29, 2006 Mayor Martin O'Malley, Del. Anthony Brown & United Maryland Democrats Roast Republicans in 100 Degree Heat New Carrollton, MD – It felt every bit of 100 degrees as the hot summer sun beat down on over 400 dedicated and enthusiastic Democrats. The bottled water ran out and campaign staffers were quickly dispatched to a nearby store for more. Yet, there was a conspicuous air of confidence in what... more...

Jul 27, 2006 Steele LIED About “Off the Record” Interview; Whole Incident Appears To Be Naked Political Stunt Maryland Democratic Party Obtained Email Between Steele Campaign and Washington Post Discussing Quotes BEFORE Story Was Published Steele LIED About “Off the Record” Interview; Whole Incident Appears To Be Naked Political Stunt ... more...

Jul 19, 2006 Are Ehrlich and His Lawyer Hiding in Fear? Annapolis, MD - Governor Bob Ehrlich and his lawyer have some questions to answer. But, they continue to hide as ethics complaints continue to mount. This week, another ethics complaint was filed by a non-partisan government watchdog group against the man Bob Ehrlich calls his personal lawyer and... more...

Jul 19, 2006 Ehrlich: Show Some Real Courage on Stem Cells Annapolis, MD – Bob Ehrlich has always sided with his political mentor and campaign bankroll, George W. Bush. From management of the Iraq War to the failed and un-funded mandate known as “No Child Left Behind” to Bush’s desire to sell the operations management company at the Port of Baltimore to... more...

Jul 13, 2006 More Dirty Tricks from Ehrlich, Jacobs and the Prince of Darkness? Annapolis, MD – Joe Steffen is back and he is working again for Governor Bob Ehrlich. As far as we know Steffen is not directly being paid by the taxpayers but he is working to elect a Harford County Republican who was handpicked and backed by his old boss of twenty years – Bob “I’ll fire them... more...

Jul 13, 2006 SEE THE VIDEO: MD DEMS Among Many Who Condemn Ehrlich's Campaign of Deception Annapolis, MD - There he goes again. Taking credit for achievements he had nothing to do with. Implying that he’s been endorsed by people or groups who don’t appreciate the deception. Attempting to fool taxpayers into believing he’s been a leader who isn’t owned lock, stock and tax, fee or toll... more...

Jul 7, 2006 Maryland Democrats Work for Record Voter Participation Baltimore, MD – Celebrating this nation’s historic commitment to democratic principles during Independence Day Week, Congressman Elijah Cummings and other Democratic Leaders joined other advocates of Maryland’s new early voting legislation to announce a campaign by the Democratic Party to inform... more...

Jul 3, 2006 Ehrlich’s Lawyer Faces New Ethics Charges Annapolis, MD – A non-partisan government watchdog organization, Common Cause of Maryland, has filed ethics charges against David Hamilton, Governor Bob Ehrlich’s personal lawyer. Hamilton now faces formal charges before the Maryland State Ethics Commission for lobbying state officials without... more...

Jun 29, 2006 You Can’t Go Home Bobby Annapolis, MD – A photo-op won’t hide the truth. Cute catch phrases inside a campaign statement can’t conceal the facts. As Governor of Maryland, Bob Ehrlich abandoned Arbutus and left behind the working families of Maryland and the communities where they live. Ehrlich now sides with the special... more...

Jun 28, 2006 Steele Defends Race Baiting TV Ads, Brags about Friendship With Creator Recently, Steele has been under fire for taking contributions from the creators of the infamous Willie Horton attack ad and race baiting “White Hands” commercial that put one time segregationist Senator Jesse Helms over the top against African-American mayor of Charlotte Harvey Gantt in 1990.... more...

Jun 28, 2006 Governor AWOL Ehrlich Enjoys the Beach While Floods Ravage Maryland Annapolis , MD – While heavy rains continued to pour down on Maryland , flooding multiple communities and driving thousands of residents from their homes, Governor Bob Ehrlich was... more...

Jun 27, 2006 STEELE SHOULD RETURN MONEY RAISED WITH PRODUCER OF "WILLIE HORTON" AD The Maryland Democratic Party called on Michael Steele to return a $2,500 campaign contribution from Citizens United Political Victory Fund, a group founded by the producer of the infamous “Willie Horton” ad. This request comes after yesterday’s Washington Post reported that Steele continues to... more...

Jun 23, 2006 Steele Shows Up for Events with Top Bush GOP Leaders, Not for BGE Debate This week Steele struck out on BGE, but hit two homeruns in his effort to be world wide favorite of the national Republican establishment. After admitting he had no ideas of his own on BGE, Steele was called absent from the debate, and left the faux hearing after only 90 minutes. He did find time... more...

Jun 22, 2006 County Executive Doug Duncan – Courage, Commitment and Accomplishment While Doug Duncan has decided for personal reasons to suspend his quest for higher office, we are confident that a public servant of his remarkable stature and quality will remain engaged with his greater goal of making Maryland a better and more prosperous state. Doug’s leadership and legacy has... more...

Jun 22, 2006 Steele Supports Frist’s Senate Leadership: A Record of Extremism, Loyalty to Bush, Divisive Partisanship Tonight Bill Frist is in Maryland to raise more money for Republican Michael Steele. Steele’s campaign has recently made a show of his independence from the right wing that runs the country in Washington. One of those key players in Republican Washington is Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist. What... more...

Jun 21, 2006 Ehrlich Ad Between The Lines: Steele Is Too Right Wing For Maryland Though Governor Ehrlich fought stem cells in the legislature, before realizing how important and popular stem cell research is to the future of Maryland, Michael Steele has consistently opposed life saving stem cell research. However, the Governor must have realized his political mistake and is... more...

Jun 20, 2006 Steele on BGE: No Ideas, No Presence, No Mind of His Own "I will have a conference call with [Ehrlich] a little bit later on this evening to see where his head is and what he's thinking… And once he's laid that out to me, I'll support whatever steps the governor's ready to take." – Lt. Gov, Michael Steele more...

Jun 16, 2006 Running To the Rightwing, McCain Naturally Finds Steele Maryland Democratic Party Chairman Terry Lierman released the following statement: “McCain must really be trying to burnish his right wing conservative credentials if he’s raising money for Michael Steele. After his visit to Jerry Falwell’s Liberty University, McCain must be looking to right wing... more...

Jun 14, 2006 ‘Say Anything’ Steele’s Web Ad: Do What I Say, NOT What I Do Yesterday, Steele released a web ad claiming to be for “change” in Washington and to close the revolving door in Washington, but Maryland Democrats reveal that he takes money from the very class of lobbyists he says should be made illegal! Steele has taken contributions for at least 9... more...

Jun 13, 2006 EHRLICH HAS NO ELECTRICITY RATE PLAN...EXCEPT TO CONFUSE RATEPAYERS Annapolis, MD – In an attempt to confuse BGE rate payers, the Maryland Republican Party is sending out automated phone calls using the voice of Governor Robert Ehrlich. Ehrlich, who issued an order for a special session of the Maryland General Assembly, has no plan of his own for rate relief and... more...

May 19, 2006 Ehrlich Must Fire Fundraiser Richard Hug Annapolis, MD – Governor Robert Ehrlich should address a serious and sordid political episode by firing his chief fundraiser and apologizing for his involvement in attacking the nation’s most venerable civil rights institution. Richard Hug – Ehrlich’s chief campaign fundraiser - filed a... more...

May 17, 2006 All In The Family: Bush ‘41 Hosts Friday All In The Family: Bush ‘41 Hosts Friday Fundraiser for Steele, Co-Hosted By Legions of Republican Insiders and Washington Lobbyists. Right Wing All Star Team Includes “Swift Boat” Lawyer, Rick Santorum’s National Finance Director, Former RNC Chair,... more...

May 11, 2006 Steele Admits Bush Failures Are Dragging His Campaign Down FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 11, 2006 Steele Admits Bush Failures Are Dragging His Campaign Down Lierman: “You Made Your Bed With a Bush Blanket, Now You Have... more...

May 10, 2006 LG, Steele Senate Campaign Battle It Out On Early Voting LG, Michael Steele For Maryland Senate Campaign Battle It Out On Early Voting While LG Steele Actively Supports The Governor’s Voter Suppression Efforts Aimed At Low Income People, Minorities, and Elderly Voters - Steele’s Senate Campaign Claims To Be... more...

May 9, 2006 Steele Touts Support for Small Business In Maryland, but Supports Anti Small Business Policies of President Bush Steele Touts Support for Small Business In Maryland , but Supports Anti Small Business Policies of President Bush Today Michael Steele touted his support for Minority small businesses in Maryland , but he is a firm supporter of President Bush who has attempted to... more...

May 8, 2006 Voter Suppression is Ehrlich – Steele Goal Upper Marlboro, MD - “This attack by Gov. Ehrlich and Lt. Gov. Steele on early voting is the ugliest voter suppression technique Maryland has seen in modern history,” says Terry Lierman, Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party. “You can tell Ehrlich and Steele are working hard to suppress the vote... more...

May 5, 2006 With Over 200,000 Maryland Seniors Facing Lifetime Penalties If They Don’t Sign Up By May 15th, Maryland Democrats Urge Steele to Call for Medicare Part D Bill Overhaul and Deadline Extension FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 5, 2006 With Over 200,000 Maryland Seniors Facing Lifetime Penalties If They Don’t Sign Up By May 15th, Maryland Democrats Urge Steele to Call for Medicare Part D Bill... more...

May 4, 2006 Steele Senate Backers Stand In Way Of Stem Cell Research Steele’s Senate Backers Stand In The Way Of Life Saving Stem Cell Research One Year Anniversary of House Passing Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2005 (H.R. 810) and Still No Action In the Senate With the one year... more...

May 2, 2006 10 Questions for Steele on Energy Policy 10 Questions for Michael Steele on Energy Policy Since Michael Steele is making a rare appearance in front of reporters today, the Maryland Democratic Party thought of ten questions to ask Michael Steele about his tough to nail down positions on the issues.... more...

Apr 28, 2006 Like a Thief in the Night – Ehrlich’s PSC Hides and Decides Annapolis, MD - Waiting until the room was empty of frightened and worried rate payers, the Ehrlich Public Service Commission gave those who testified at a public hearing on the Ehrlich-BGE Rate Hike Plan no consideration whatsoever. A few hours after the hearing Ehrlich’s PSC returned to their... more...

Apr 25, 2006 Steele's Right Wing Weekend Steele’s Right Wing Weekend: Steele Spent the Weekend Raising Money With Bill Frist And Right Wing Senator Rick Santorum Yesterday In Arizona Steele Hobnobbed With Right Wing Abramoff Pal Rep. J. D. Hayworth 4/23/06: STEELE... more...

Apr 25, 2006 Steele's Bush Republicans Friends Block Gas Gouging Investigation While Senate Democrats are Fighting for American Families at the Pump, Steele’s Bush Republican Cronies Block Gas Gouging Investigation Today Senate Democrats including Maryland ’s own Barbara Mikulski announced legislation to go after price gougers and give Marylanders... more...

Apr 21, 2006 Steele's Spin and Trouble On BGE Michael Steele’s Spin and Trouble On BGE Steele on BGE: "The weight seems to be lifting from the ratepayers of Maryland ." FACT: Maryland Ratepayers WILL Face A 72% Increase Over the Next Two Years In today’s... more...

Apr 19, 2006 Steele Silent On Early Voting Where Does Steele Stand On Early Voting? Does Steele Stand With Ehrlich for Voter Suppression? Where Would Steele Close Polling Places? Yesterday the Maryland Democratic Party revealed plans by Ehrlich’s campaign to attempt to... more...

Apr 13, 2006 Chair-Elect and Outgoing Chair of the MD Legislative Black Caucus Ask Steele to Return $1,000 From Producer of Notorious Racially Charged Jesse Helms Ad Chair-Elect and Outgoing Chair of the MD Legislative Black Caucus Ask Steele to Return $1,000 From Producer of Notorious Racially Charged Jesse Helms Ad Last night on WEAA radio, Chair-Elect of the Maryland Legislative Black Caucus Senator Verna Jones ( D-Baltimore City... more...

Apr 11, 2006 2006 SESSION: DEM VICTORIES FOR FAMILIES, COMMUNITIES The 2006 General Assembly Session saw Maryland’s Democrats in Annapolis come together like never before as they wrestled with a leadership void left by the chief executive on serious issues affecting families, children and seniors. Public schools, the environment, employment opportunity and the... more...

Apr 7, 2006 Steele Not Hiding From Cheney's Money Steele Not Hiding from Bush-Cheney Bankroll With Bush Approval at All Time Low Cheney Headlines Steele Fundraiser At Home of Ashcroft Partner and Former Cheney Spokeswoman Annapolis , MD -- While Michael Steele hides from... more...

Apr 4, 2006 Steele Should Return Check to Felon Tony Rudy Annapolis, MD – Today the Maryland Democratic Party asked Michael Steele to return contributions from admitted felon Tony Rudy, an associate of Jack Abramoff and a one time key aide to former House Majority Leader Tom Delay who resigned in shame last night. Rudy is the former Deputy Chief of... more...

Mar 30, 2006 Maryland Delegate Forces Steele to Defend Position on Iraq Annapolis MD – Delegate Joanne C. Benson (D-24, Prince George’s County) expressed the frustration and concern of many Marylanders in a letter today to Michael Steele demanding that Steele explain his glib remarks about the Iraq War in the New York Times. Del. Benson describes how she was taken... more...

Mar 21, 2006 Deadeye Dick Cheney Aims to Raise Money for Steele Annapolis, MD – Will a scheduled Michael Steele fundraiser hosted by Vice President Dick Cheney backfire? While Steele hunts down Dick Cheney’s special interest cash, will he break ranks with fellow Republican candidates and show-up at his own event with the Vice President? more...

Mar 15, 2006 Democrats Broadcast Ehrlich’s Failure Annapolis, MD - “We know Governor Ehrlich is not a part of the solution and from the evidence we see he’s a big part of the problem,” says Terry Lierman, Chair of The Maryland Democratic Party. “The Ehrlich Way’ is to sit on the sidelines, let his friends collect skyrocketing power rates and try... more...

Mar 14, 2006 Ehrlich: BGE’s Largest Congressional Purchase Annapolis, MD – Governor Robert Ehrlich’s energy deregulation record in Congress is marked by record amounts of campaign cash from BG&E and a remarkable disinterest in protecting the budgets of Maryland families and businesses. According to FEC records, BG&E gave more money to Ehrlich than to any... more...

Mar 12, 2006 STEELE/BUSH TIES GETTING STRONGER “Michael Steele continues his tight embrace with President Bush and he is gathering money from Bush cronies, relatives and out of state right-wing Republicans at an alarming and desperate pace,” said Derek Walker, Executive Director of the Maryland Democratic Party. This past week Andrew Card,... more...

Mar 10, 2006 If Ehrlich is unhappy with his Public Service Commission-why not fire them? Annapolis, MD – Any manager who is unhappy with the performance of his workers on the most important issues they face should seriously consider firing them and finding workers who will get the job done. Such is the case with Governor Ehrlich, who publicly stated yesterday he was not happy with... more...

Mar 10, 2006 Did You Know Your Electricity Bill May Rise by 72%? Maryland's families are about to be hit hard by Governor Ehrlich's Public Service Commission. A 72% hike in electrical power rates for BGE consumers will devastate the household budgets of many hard working Marylanders. According to news reports by WTOP Radio, "An aide says the governor, who... more...

Mar 6, 2006 Ehrlich Tricks Marylanders Annapolis, MD - In an ongoing effort to distract attention from and shift blame for his funding and management failures with state prisons and the Department of Juvenile Justice, Governor Robert Ehrlich has once again attempted to mislead Marylanders. more...

Feb 24, 2006 Ehrlich Caves in to Bush on Port Deal Annapolis, MD- “It’s hypocritical and dangerous for Governor Ehrlich to bend to the Bush doctrine that security at our nation’s ports is nothing people should worry about,” says Maryland Democratic Party Chair Terry Lierman. “The Governor has given us flippant and confusing answers to serious... more...

Feb 23, 2006 National Taxpayers Group Slams $3 Billion Bob Ehrlich Annapolis, MD – The National Taxpayers Union, a self-professed government watchdog, says Governor Robert Ehrlich is a “profligate” tax and spender who would “…likely make his predecessor (derisively referred to as “Spendening) blush.” The recently released report is entitled Maryland Fiscal... more...

Feb 15, 2006 Steele Silent on Katrina Annapolis, MD - As Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff sits down before Congress today to answer tough questions about the Bush Administration’s response to Hurricane Katrina, Maryland U.S. Senate candidate Michael Steele has yet to answer any questions about his views on the Katrina... more...

Feb 8, 2006 Top Ten Reasons Why Bob Ehrlich Should Be Embarrassed Apparently Governor Robert Ehrlich thinks the governance of Maryland is all about Bob. He told a group of business leaders that 17 veto overrides – some of which had bipartisan support - during the 2006 General Assembly Session were an attempt by the Democrats to “needlessly embarrass” him. ... more...

Feb 3, 2006 EHRLICH STEERS FAR TO THE RIGHT ON JUDICIAL NOMINATIONS Turning his back on recent attempts to moderate his right-wing politics, Governor Robert Ehrlich is now warning Maryland voters that he has a litmus test – what he calls a “philosophical orientation” - that has governed his choice of judicial appointments and will govern his selection of future... more...

Feb 1, 2006 BUSH AND STEELE ARE THE WRONG TEAM FOR MARYLAND “As President Bush uses the State of the Union to remind us of his willingness to promote and plow forward with his administration’s failed policies, Marylanders know they simply cannot send a U.S. Senator to Washington who is a close ally and supporter of the President,” said Terry Lierman,... more...

Jan 31, 2006 STEELE SILENT ON SAMUEL ALITO NOMINATION “The people of Maryland never heard from Michael Steele on the Samuel Alito nomination,” said Terry Lierman, Maryland Democratic Party Chair. “And if Michael Steele won’t speak out on a seminal issue like a high court nomination, Marylanders may never get a sense of what his views and values are.” more...

Jan 26, 2006 GOVERNOR EHRLICH IS THREE BILLION DOLLAR BOB As he delivers his State of State speech today Gov. Bob Ehrlich can’t deny the truth. The figures gathered by the non-partisan Department of Legislative Services are clear and specific. Every year of his administration “$3 Billion Dollar Bob” has hiked taxes, fees and tolls to record levels,... more...

Jan 24, 2006 EHRLICH REFUSES TO RESTORE HEALTH CARE FOR SICK CHILDREN Governor Ehrlich faces a contempt of court charge for failing to obey a Montgomery County judge’s order to restore Medicaid health care coverage to low-income pregnant women and children who are legal permanent residents. Ehrlich cut coverage to around 4,000 of these vulnerable Medicaid... more...

Jan 19, 2006 DEMOCRATS STAND FOR PUBLIC SAFETY, CHILD WELFARE Intent on improving the independence and integrity of Maryland’s Juvenile Justice System, Maryland Democratic lawmakers today overrode the Governor Ehrlich’s vetoes on a pair of major juvenile justice bills that reform and enhance the management and monitoring of the state’s troubled juvenile... more...

Jan 11, 2006 EHRLICH'S STEM CELL STUNTS "An 11th hour election year flip-flop on stem cell research by Governor Robert Ehrlich will never recover the time, hope and opportunity wasted by the Governor’s longstanding lack of leadership on this issue,” said Maryland Democratic Party Chair Terry Lierman. more...

Jan 10, 2006 EHRLICH THE TAX MAN BOB EHRLICH IS THE BIGGEST TAX HIKER IN MARYLAND HISTORY…IN FACT, HIS NAME COULD BE “TWO BILLION DOLLAR BOB” -- That’s about how Ehrlich has raised taxes on the people of Maryland since he became Governor. According to the Washington Post, Ehrlich’s tax increases in his first two years in office... more...

Jan 9, 2006 EHRLICH SHOULD FIRE MILLER, END CULTURE OF CORRUPTION The Maryland Democratic Party is calling on Governor Robert L. Ehrlich to immediately dismiss his deputy chief of staff, Edward B. Miller. Miller was a founder and sole owner of Grassroots Interactive, the company used by disgraced Republican super-lobbyist Jack Abramoff to launder... more...

Jan 4, 2006 EHRLICH MUST RETURN ABRAMOFF MONEY “Now that Jack Abramoff has pleaded guilty to conspiracy, tax evasion and fraud, the only ethical course of action for Governor Ehrlich is to return Abramoff’s money,” said Maryland Democratic Party Chair Terry Lierman. Ehrlich has received $16,000 directly from Jack Abramoff and his wife,... more...

Jan 3, 2006 EHRLICH HAS FAILED ON HIGHER EDUCATION “Investing in higher education is the most important thing we can do for our future,” said Maryland Democratic Party chair Terry Lierman, “and Governor Ehrlich has failed Maryland families and Maryland’s young people looking to fulfill their dream of getting a college degree.” Ehrlich made... more...

Jan 2, 2006 EHRLICH'S JUVENILE INJUSTICE More than six months after Governor Ehrlich announced the closure of the Charles H. Hickey, Jr. School in Parkville, the condition of the state’s juvenile justice system remains a disaster of confusion, chaos and uncertainty. This afternoon Ehrlich is visiting the Hickey campus to talk about... more...

Dec 20, 2005 GOP BUDGET DISASTER Early yesterday morning, the Republican-led House passed their budget bill cutting $41.6 billion in federal investments over the course of the next five years. “The budget is a moral document that speaks volumes about our priorities as a nation,” said Maryland Democratic Party Chair Terry... more...

Dec 18, 2005 MARYLAND DEMS DEMAND ACTION ON MINIMUM WAGE, HEALTH CARE This week, Maryland Democratic Party Chair Terry Lierman made a strong statement about his party’s priorities for 2006. “Democrats are the party of fairness,” said Lierman. “Democrats stand for families and for a better future.” more...

Dec 15, 2005 MARYLAND DEMOCRATIC BUSINESS COUNCIL LAUNCHED “The goals of Democrats in Maryland and the goals of the business community are very much the same,” said Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith during his keynote address at the launch of the Maryland Democratic Business Council on Thursday. Smith outlined Democrats’ steadfast support for public... more...

Dec 1, 2005 WORLD AIDS DAY Today, as we reflect on the 18th World AIDS day, we must stop and remember those lives lost from this horrific epidemic that has affected more than 41 million people and their families throughout the world. It was 25 years ago that the epidemic first entered the public consciousness, although... more...

Nov 30, 2005 BUSH, STEELE STAND TOGETHER “President Bush is barnstorming across the U.S., campaigning for candidates that support his agenda,” said Maryland Democratic Party Chair Terry Lierman after Bush appeared at a midday fundraiser for Maryland’s Republican Lieutenant Governor Michael Steele today. “We cannot afford to give... more...

Nov 18, 2005 GOP BUDGET CUTS PASS, GILCHREST VOTE DECISIVE Congressional Republicans, with the last minute support of Maryland Republican Congressman Wayne Gilchrest, passed a devastating array of spending cuts early this morning. “This bill will have disastrous consequences for Maryland’s middle class and working families,” says Lierman. “The House... more...

Nov 17, 2005 CLEAN AIR, NOT HOT AIR “Governor Ehrlich is more interested in hot air than clean air,” said Terry Lierman, Maryland Democratic Party Chair, responding to Ehrlich’s announcement this morning of a new air pollution