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John Delaney has positioned himself as a unifier, pledging that as president, he would work to resolve America’s increasing political polarization. - The populist and virulently anti-American ideals that propelled Donald Trump to the presidency are manifesting themselves in the Democratic Party.
- In Carroll County, commissioner government “Loyalists” repeat and rehash the same myths about charter government. It’s time to put these fables to the test.
- Maryland Democrats are deriding Republican Governor Larry Hogan's pledge of bipartisanship as he withholds money intended for Baltimore.
- Hillary Clinton's candidacy was an inflection point, because it galvanized not only the GOP's turn toward nationalism but the Democrats' turn toward socialism.
- If you believe in fair elections, you should be disappointed in the Supreme Court's recent decision on gerrymandering.
- Republicans in Congress must address threats to our democracy and help give states the tools and resources they need to protect our elections.
- As the fiscal year begins, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan hasn't said whether he'll release millions of dollars for programs the legislature added to the budget.
- Republicans are holding the flag hostage, alongside its values. This takeover of the literal fabric of our nation is ripping apart the figurative fabric,
- The use of the terms “capitalism” and “socialism” among Democratic candidates for president is in need of an intervention by some political scientists.
- For Carroll County, the U.S. Supreme Court offered a chance to address gerrymandered districts that were drawn to favor Democrats. It didn't deliver.
- Jonah Goldberg: The ongoing confrontation with China highlights the moral blind spot of economic nationalism — on the right and the left.
- The Supreme Court decided that complaints of partisan gerrymandering — including allegations brought in Maryland — should not be resolved by federal courts.
- Clarence Page: Joe Biden's flip on federal funding for abortions is no worse than Donald Trump's abortion switch.
- The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule Thursday morning on a high-profile case alleging unconstitutional partisan gerrymandering in Maryland.
- A lawsuit that alleges a 2020 census question pushed by the Trump administration violates minorities' rights will be sent back to a federal court in Maryland.
- A Maryland judge says new evidence suggests a racially discriminatory motive behind Trump administration's push to ask everyone about citizenship status.
- bs-ed-op-0623-goldberg-media-20190621. TEXT: Jonah Goldberg: Media shout "Racist!" when talking about the GOP but whisper "It's complicated" about Dems.
- Corine Frank, the vice chairwoman of the Anne Arundel County Republican Central Committee, has been named executive director of the Maryland GOP.
- It's more imperative now than ever to remove Donald Trump from office, says Jules Witcover.
- Even some Republicans in Baltimore-area local governments are showing a willingness to raise taxes to fund schools.
- Robert B. Reich: The real threat to America isn't President Trump's "Deep State"; it's his "Corrupt State."
- The House is poised to approve legislation to protect the 2020 election from foreign interference but the Senate may have other plans.
- bs-ed-op-0617-goldberg-superpowers-20190614. TEXT: Jonah Goldberg: Donald Trump's political superpowers only work on the Republican party.
- To commemorate Juneteenth, Alveda King was set to appear at Morgan State University, then a church and later a children's book reading in Annapolis.
- Legislation would help voters see who is targeting us with paid ads on Facebook, Twitter and Google — the platforms of choice for Russian interference.
- Trump wants to be acclaimed dictator and he has followers who would agree to it. That is news.
- California takes a step toward making sure undocumented don't slip through health care cracks.
- Jonah Goldberg: Conservatives increasingly have to be all in, heaping praise on Mr. Trump's behavior or scolding those who criticize it.
- He won't run against Donald Trump, but Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan's experience gives him room to help move the Republican Party forward on several issues.
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Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan says he has no interest in Senate run but is open to 2024 presidential run
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said Monday he’s open to considering a presidential campaign in 2024 after his term ends — but ruled out running for the U.S. Senate. - Jules Witcover: George W. Bush should stand up to the president and restore respectability to the Republican Party.
- Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan says he won't challenge President Donald Trump in the Republican primary in 2020.
- The Republicans, who controlled Congress for several years, are to blame for not coming up with a good immigration plan
- Donald Trump is the worst president in American history and the most deserving of removal from office before the expiration of his term.
- I like our founding fathers’ concept of three coequal parts of government. We need checks and balances.
- If the Congress can vote to impeach Bill Clinton and force Richard Nixon to resign, then they should also put up a constitutional challenge to Donald Trump.
- Gov. Larry Hogan should sign legislation on clean energy, prescription drugs, Obamacare and more.
- Delegate Impallaria deserves to be booted from House for his own actions and not those of anyone else including Republican central committees.
- Dels. Rick Impallaria and Mary Ann Lisanti are just the latest examples of Maryland politicians behaving badly — and not feeling bad about it at all.
- The Maryland Republican Party is calling on Del. Rick Impallaria to resign. Members have approved a resolution calling him "unworthy" of his title.
- The 2019 Maryland General Assembly saw 188 legislators introduced 2,497 bills. Capital News Service broke down some of the most interesting statistics.
- Republicans nationwide could learn a lesson or two from Maryland's governor, who the won the heart of this tan skinned, black bearded, Muslim guy.
- bs-ed-op-0521-witcover-impeachment-20190520. Jules Witcover: The Senate's Republican majority must end its silence on Donald Trump's lawless presidency.
- The Baltimore County Council reduced County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr.’s $3.4 billion spending plan by $14 million.
- Keeping our republican form of government has never been more challenged than it is now under the corrupt and dictatorial regime of Donald Trump.
- A two-party system that gives Republicans more say in Baltimore politics won't solve the city's problems.
- Jules Witcover: Robert Mueller's leaked letter has cast a new cloud over the president and attorney general.
- Middle-of-the-road Democrats should seriously consider registering in the GOP to boost Gov. Hogan's White House ambitions.
- Maryland Democrats may vote unanimously for their choice of speaker, but they are far from unified.
