http://mddems.org Maryland Democratic Party Fri, 16 May 2008 4:51:08 CDT en-us http://mddems.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1172040 http://mddems.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1172040 Wed, 14 May 2008 10:24:53 CDT Kratovil and Dougherty Catching Democratic Wave The "Rules" Have Changed: Democrats Take Back 3rd "Safe" GOP Seat Democrats Win Special Elections in the Midwest, the Deep South; Maryland is Next Annapolis, MD - Mississippi's 1st Congressional District is now back in Democratic hands after yet another special election to fill a so-called "safe" Republican House seat. The latest shockwave to rip through the political landscape follows Democratic congressional victories in Illinois... http://mddems.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1170885 http://mddems.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1170885 Sat, 10 May 2008 07:52:46 CDT 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 capital, including your representative from Maryland's 6th Congressional District. Read the story and know how far millionaire Roscoe Bartlett will go to play ball with the right-wing to keep health care from children and seniors,... http://mddems.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1170886 http://mddems.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1170886 Sat, 10 May 2008 08:31:28 CDT "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. Since our capacity for progress is not confined to the walls of the State House, neither too should our state capital. I am grateful to all the local officials and community leaders for taking the time to meet with me today to... http://mddems.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1169269 http://mddems.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1169269 Sat, 03 May 2008 13:31:16 CDT 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 stamp of approval on the list of 99 delegates and 12 alternates who will attend the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado on August 25th. All of Maryland's delegates to the Democratic National Convention have now been named. Today, 24 pledged... http://mddems.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1166459 http://mddems.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1166459 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:57:30 CDT Gov. Martin O'Malley Preserves, Protects and Promotes a Green Future for Maryland Protecting MD Parks - Promoting Sustainable Energy Wind Farming Reserved for Private Property Putting the Needs of People First "It is especially important to have a governor who listens to what the public wants. Governor O'Malley did just that, and we are grateful."Garrett County Commissioner Fred Holliday[Oakland Republican, 4.17.08] "It's great news, and it's truly an indication that the... http://mddems.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1164897 http://mddems.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1164897 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 06:58:20 CDT 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 solid plan for progress. Schools will continue to progress, college tuitions will stay frozen for the third year in a row, Chesapeake Bay restoration is expanded, public safety is enhanced and 100,000 more people will get... http://mddems.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1159605 http://mddems.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1159605 Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:09:41 CDT 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 A statement from Michael Cryor, Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party "Our Democratic leaders stepped-up this year and did the heavy lifting that gave us a remarkably successful session. There are no other words to describe it. Governor Martin O'Malley, Lt. Gov.... http://mddems.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1159010 http://mddems.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1159010 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 13:32:56 CDT 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 years ago, the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was tragically taken from us. Yet today, four decades later, the cause he worked so hard to advance - to challenge our nation to live out the true meaning of its creed - presses on. And... http://mddems.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1159048 http://mddems.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1159048 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:35:57 CDT 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 foreclosure; losing their homes and possibly out on the street. The financial uncertainty from the catastrophic loss of their hard earned equity and savings can devastate a parent and child alike. 9,000 Maryland families suffered that fate last year. 25,000 more may face... http://mddems.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1158588 http://mddems.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1158588 Wed, 02 Apr 2008 10:14:30 CDT 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 celebration for Republican Senator John McCain and his supporters. After all, his service to America which began here in Annapolis has been as honorable as it has been remarkable. That is not in dispute. What is in dispute today is the so-called "straight... http://mddems.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1155695 http://mddems.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/1155695 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:45:37 CDT Hundreds of Democratic Neighborhood Leaders to go Door-to-Door Congressional Pick-ups in 1st and 6th Districts Emphasized Annapolis, MD - Almost 500 volunteers - Maryland's Democratic Neighborhood Leaders - begin talking and listening to their neighbors this weekend for the Spring ‘08 kick-off of the Maryland Democratic Party's ground game for victory in 2008. Spring into Action will match our unprecedented Democratic enthusiasm with a grassroots organization never before attempted by...