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Arbutus takes visit by Republican presidential candidate in stride
By 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nancy Ehrlich had made sure her home on Dolores Avenue in Arbutus was looking its best. After all, she wasn't sure whether former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, who leads the current pack of candidates for the 2012 Republican...
Tags: Baltimore County, Robert L. Ehrlich Jr., Korean War (1950-1953), Executive Branch, Regional Authority
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The case for Romney
Years ago, a friend told me a story from her days living in South America. The movie "Wayne's World" had come out, and she went to see it. She spoke English, but it was interesting to read the Spanish subtitles.
For instance, early in the film, Wayne...Tags: Paul Ryan, Movies, Al Gore, Sarah Palin, Movies
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A betrayal of veterans
"I want to be absolutely clear: We cannot, and we must not, balance the budget on the backs of our veterans, and as commander in chief, I won't allow it." — President Barack Obama "It is absolutely essential to honor the commitments we have made...Tags: U.S. Department of Defense, The Pentagon, TRICARE, Barack Obama, Retirement
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Mitt Romney: Stiff? Unzipped? Jon Stewart joke has Baltimore roots
The Baltimore SunJon Stewart was having some fun Tuesday with the seemingly tepid endorsement some leading Republicans have bestowed upon Mitt Romney. He pointed to the one where John McCain called him the wrong name. Another from former New York Gov. George Pataki who...Tags: The Daily Show (tv program), Jon Stewart, Mitt Romney, Fox Broadcasting Company, Republican Party
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Kick Picks: Crowd-funded games about lovable perverts, the Black Plague and Ron Paul
Plague The Pitch: "You play as the plague, trying to spread sickness to as many inhabitants of each level as possible - but in a fun way!" Goal: $20,000 Status: 5% funded, ends April 29 There’s a contingent of people who hate playing as the good...
Tags: Epidemics and Plagues, Kickstarter, Ron Paul, Gaming
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Romney veepstakes: Forget Rubio and Ryan
With Mitt Romney now confident enough of the Republican nomination that he can turn his focus against President Barack Obama, the guessing game on selection of a running mate is already in full swing. It's a matter that warrants more serious consideration...
Tags: Paul Ryan, Rob Portman, Al Gore, Sarah Palin, Executive Branch
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The NRA sticks to its (Florida) guns
For those who missed it, the National Rifle Association's top executive got worked up into a full lather at the group's annual conference this weekend in St. Louis. Wayne LaPierre's ire was aimed at the "sensational" coverage of the Trayvon Martin killing...
Tags: Trayvon Martin, Gun Control, Interior Policy, Michael Bloomberg, Republican Party
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Wanted: The second best man or woman for the job
With his nomination as the Republican candidate for president all but wrapped up, Mitt Romney now faces the challenging task of selecting a running mate. What was once a fairly ho-hum matter (the running gag in the 1931 Gershwin musical lampooning...
Tags: Chris Christie, Rick Santorum, Regional Authority, Executive Branch, Tea Party Movement
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Arundel councilman uses ethnic slur during meeting
An Anne Arundel County councilman used an ethnic slur during a council meeting held Thursday night to appoint a replacement for a vacant seat on the body. Councilman Richard B. "Dick" Ladd, a Broadneck Republican, referred to "gooks" from his seat on the...Tags: Anne Arundel County, U.S. Army, Vietnam War (1955-1975), Wars and Interventions, Glen Burnie
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Is the GOP already feeling buyer's remorse?
It's not unusual in politics for a party to nominate in haste and repent in leisure. In 2008, many Republicans feared before the election that they had chosen a loser in John McCain, and in 2004 many Democrats felt the same about John Kerry. It's known as...Tags: Michele Bachmann, Jimmy Carter, Newt Gingrich, Tea Party Movement, Parties and Movements
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Maryland has a new go-to role on television — Washington
For almost two decades, Baltimore was mainly seen by the TV industry as a place to make shows about cops and crime. But now, the city is looking more like the nation's capital to some of Hollywood's top producers.
On Thursday, Gov. Martin O'Malley...Tags: Entertainment Events, Washington, DC, Ed Harris, Golden Globe Awards, Labor Legislation
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Just an average Mitt: Romney's 'citizen candidate' line is hard to swallow
Having endured two last-weekend debate assaults on his self-styled citizen candidacy, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney looks to today's Republican presidential primary in New Hampshire to bolster his front-runner status. But win or lose, he is likely...Tags: Newt Gingrich, Rick Santorum, Regional Authority, Executive Branch, U.S. Senate
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