democratic party

• Opinion

The left is tyrannical, not Trump

The political left's intolerant behavior toward the current president is worse than anything Donald Trump has done.

• Commentary

Culleton: Election system interference not a partisan issue

There is so much national news it is often difficult to sort out the main issues. But currently the most important issue is the ongoing interference with our state election systems.

• Opinion

Goldberg: The center does not hold

bs-ed-op-0820-goldberg-center-20180817. Jonah Goldberg: The political incentive for most politicians isn't to cultivate the center, but to gin up the base.

• Maryland

Letter: Russians influence on election overblown

This is in response to Frank Batavick's article "Russian influence not going away": Frank states "the Russians have compromised our electoral system. ... Why

• Commentary

Vigliotti: Why two political parties matter

As we gear up toward midterms in November, Americans have resumed a perennial conversation about political division and parties. A casual scroll through Facebook or Instagram will highlight the level of animosity and cruelty between some who are politically inclined.

• Opinion

News media won't back down under pressure from president

Sun editorial board: We join other newspapers around the country to stand up for the credibility of America's free press, which is critical to our democracy.

• Maryland

Letter: Attack ads aren't helping Gov. Hogan

The Republican Governors Group with their negative advertisements is no friend of Gov. Hogan. With Gov. Hogan's high popularity, Republicans should be running

• Opinion

Despite positive polls, Larry Hogan may not be a shoo-in for re-election

The general consensus for months has been that Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, a Republican in a blue state, is a shoo-in to win a second term. But there are variables that aren’t being calculated.

• Opinion

Witcover: Reading midterm tea leaves

The major significance in the midterm elections three months from now lies in the question of whether Democrats can seize control of the House of Representatives, where any presidential impeachment procedure must begin.

• Opinion

Cal Thomas: Advice for the president

Cal Thomas: If President Trump lowers the rhetorical temperature, he might just add numbers to his support.

• Politics

Hogan, Jealous vie for endorsements and votes in Baltimore County

Winning Maryland’s governorship might come down to winning Baltimore County — and Republican Gov. Larry Hogan and Democratic nominee Ben Jealous are both focusing on the sprawling suburban county.

By Pamela Wood

Aug 10, 2018

• Opinion

Ben Jealous isn't a socialist, but he's sure touchy about being called one

By no conventional definition can Ben Jealous be fairly described as a socialist.

• Commentary

Batavick: Russian influence not going away

Trump has known about the meddling since his election but it wasn’t until this past July 27 that he used a meeting of his most senior national security advisers to discuss any effort to protect the electoral process.

• Maryland

Democrats have zest, Republicans have grievances

Republicans seem to have held on, barely, to a U.S. House seat near Columbus, Ohio, that they have occupied continuously since 1983.

• Politics

Ben Jealous lays out his path to victory: He plans to get more than 1 million voters to the polls

Democrat Ben Jealous' campaign says he will win the election for Maryland governor because Donald Trump will motivate Democrats to go to the polls in a wave that incumbent Republican Gov. Larry Hogan can’t stop.

By Luke Broadwater

Aug 8, 2018

• Politics

The Republican Governors Association is pounding Ben Jealous with attack ads. Where are the Democrats?

The Republican Governors Association is pounding Ben Jealous with attack ads — and has no plans to stop. if Jealous is hoping the Democratic Governors Association will return fire, he might be waiting a while.

By Luke Broadwater

Aug 8, 2018

• Opinion

Women candidates are badly underrepresented in races for Md.'s top offices. Down ballot, it's a different story.

Women are shut out of Maryland's congressional delegation. None are running for governor or attorney general, and the Republican woman running for comptroller is a major underdog. But on down ballot races, women are poised to make some major gains.

• Politics

Maryland senators ask Treasury panel to investigate Russian oligarch's ties to state election contractor

Maryland's U.S. senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen on Tuesday asked Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin to investigate a Russian investor's ties to a company that manages the state's election technology.

By Doug Donovan

Aug 7, 2018

• Politics

Hogan opens Baltimore campaign office, looks to make political inroads in deep blue city

First-term Republican Gov. Larry Hogan opened a Baltimore campaign office Saturday on North Avenue and called the city “the heart and soul of our state.”

By Luke Broadwater

Aug 4, 2018

• Commentary

Davidson: Unite America's common-sense middle

Where do today's extreme politics leave those of us that consider ourselves to be common sense middle? The answer seems to be emerging in a national movement called “Unite America.” This group has come a long way in a short time.

• Russia

Goldberg: Will Russia back the Democrats in 2018 midterms?

The Russians may indeed back the Democrats, as President Trump has said, in the 2018 midterms, says Jonah Goldberg.

• Politics

Maryland Democrats call for state constitutional amendment to guarantee abortion rights

A group of Maryland Democratic women call on Gov. Larry Hogan to support an effort by House Speaker Michael E. Busch to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution.

By Michael Dresser

Aug 2, 2018

• Opinion

Here's why an abortion rights amendment in Maryland would matter

Abortion rights opponents say it would be a waste of time and effort to pass a constitutional amendment affirming the right to an abortion in Maryland. In a practical sense, they have a point. But the symbolic value of such a step would be high.

• Opinion

The Trump administration finds yet another way to attack Obamacare

The Trump administration's effort to expand short-term insurance attacks what's most important — and most popular — about the Affordable Care Act.

• Opinion

Why hide Kavanaugh's White House past?

Kavanaugh's service in the Bush White House, a time he's described as formative to his judicial outlook, deserves close scrutiny.

• Politics

Judge blocks release of blueprints for 3D-printed guns; Maryland had sued to stop downloads

President Trump says he is consulting with the NRA over whether it makes sense for a Texas company to publish downloadable blueprints for a 3D-printed gun.

• Opinion

Md. gubernatorial election will offer glimpse into country's future

Gov. Larry Hogan is popular, but so was former Gov. Bob Ehrlich when he lost his bid for reelection. So goes the favorite anecdote of voters certain to have previously lived our current gubernatorial contest. But are Marylanders really experiencing a case of electoral déjà vu?

• Opinion

Cal Thomas: The seduction of socialism

Those who favor socialism over capitalism and socialist countries over America are spoiled rotten, says Cal Thomas.

• Politics

Some Baltimore voters pressing Democratic Party leaders to urge Del. Curt Anderson to drop candidacy

Some Baltimore Democrats are pressing leaders of their party to call on Del. Curt Anderson to decline his nomination for re-election as he faces allegations of sexual misconduct.

By Michael Dresser

Jul 27, 2018

• Opinion

Democrats are in danger of going too far left

If Democrats gravitate too far from center, they'll only assure another four years of Donald Trump.

• Health

Pugh, other city officials urge comprehensive U.S. help on 'desperate' opioid issues

Pugh, other city officials urge comprehensive U.S. help on 'desperate' opiod issues

By Jeff Barker

Jul 27, 2018

• Maryland

Beating the Harford Republican machine in November [Letter]

Together, Democrats and Independents outnumber Republicans by more than 31,000 voters in Harford County. The local Republican machine can be beaten, but only if Democrats and Independents go out and vote.

• Opinion

The Democratic Party doesn't need unifying, factions are fine

It is an assumption about the nature of political parties that they must have a direction, and that direction must speak for most candidates and politicians within the party family. But why? Why can’t there be factions, as there most assuredly are in the Democratic Party?

• Politics

Sen. Elizabeth Warren endorses Ben Jealous for Maryland governor

Warren, of Massachusetts, joins former Vice President Joe Biden, Sen. Kamala Harris (California), Sen. Bernie Sanders (Vermont) and Sen. Cory Booker (New Jersey) as national political figures endorsing Jealous.

By Luke Broadwater

Jul 26, 2018

• Opinion

Democrats, take note: 'Normal' isn't coming back, says Leonard Pitts Jr.

Instead of pining for what was, Democrats must figure out how to thrive in what is, says Leonard Pitts Jr.

• Opinion

Could the MVA voter registration snafu have tipped the scales in Baltimore County?

For whatever reason, the MVA voter glitch didn't affect voters randomly. Some groups were hit more than others. Could that have made the difference in the razor-close Baltimore County executive race?

By Andrew A. Green

Jul 25, 2018

• Politics

Maryland lawsuit alleging Trump's business dealings violate the Constitution is allowed to proceed

The ruling will allow the plaintiffs in the case — the attorneys general of Maryland and the District of Columbia — to proceed with their case, which says Trump has violated the Constitution's little-used emoluments clause.

• Commentary

McGrew: America's future brighter based on your likely fate, Mr. President

Today, a cacophony of Republicans, Democrats and foreign allies are skewering your kowtowing to evil strongmen worldwide. It’s hard not to believe that Putin doesn’t have you compromised.

• Opinion

Cal Thomas: Questioning intelligence

U.S. intelligence findings are not always accurate, or worth taking at immediate face value, says Cal Thomas.

• Politics

Jealous says he'll attend five debates in governor's race. Hogan says he'll be at two of them.

If Hogan and Jealous only meet on stage twice, Maryland voters will have fewer opportunities to see the gubernatorial candidates go head-to-head than they had four years ago.

By Luke Broadwater

Jul 20, 2018

• Commentary

Vigliotti: Trump and Hogan, Democrats and Russia

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan was among those critical of President Trump's comments in Helsinki, and this has reignited a debate between some Republicans as to whether or not the governor should be supported (“Never Hogan”). But the debate misses many important points.

• Opinion

Witcover: In Helsinki, we witnessed the self-immolation of Donald Trump

In Helsinki, we witnessed the self-immolation of Donald Trump, says Jules Witcover.

• Politics

Following Maryland revelation, bills would ban election vendors from foreign control

Maryland lawmakers have introduced two U.S. House bills seeking to better safeguard election systems following the disclosure that a state election software vendor had ties to a Russian investor.

By Jeff Barker

Jul 19, 2018

• Opinion

Md. Dems take a page from Trump

Wednesday night, the Maryland Democratic Party sent out an email blast with the subject line: “FYI: Hidin' Hogan Afraid To Debate and Defend His Record.” C’mon now – this is the big Democratic strategy? To try to paint Mr. Hogan as being Trump-like by acting like Donald Trump? 

• Opinion

Single payer will create 'Venezuela by the Bay'

Ben Jealous could bankrupt Maryland with his costly single payer health care plan.

• Politics

Trump tweets praise for pro-ICE resolution that Maryland Democrats call ‘sham’ and ‘political stunt’

Trump tweets praise for pro-ICE resolution that Maryland Democrats call ‘sham’ and ‘political stunt’

By Jeff Barker

Jul 19, 2018

• Opinion

Hogan's business conflicts just like Trump's? Not quite.

Gov. Larry Hogan's business interests could theoretically pose conflicts of interest, but the situation isn't remotely comparable to President Donald Trump's.

• Maryland

Letter: Delegate — Democrats out of touch with America

Firstly, I want to thank the people of Carroll County for voting for my colleagues and me, thereby making us the Republican nominees for another term in the

• Opinion

What Johnny O's victory means

Former Del. John A. Olszewski Jr. won by a slim margin, but the political impact is huge.

• News

Baltimore County Democrats spent nearly $1.7M on TV ads in primary

The three leading candidates in the Democratic primary for Baltimore County executive spent a sizable amount of money on television ads this spring.

By Pamela Wood

Jul 14, 2018