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The GOP "establishment" is scrambling for money from Mitt Romney backers now that he's out of the 2016 race.

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is the vanilla candidate, says Jonah Goldberg -- not the favorite, not hated.

Jeb Bush easily chased off Mitt Romney from running for the 2016 GOP presidential nomination, Witcover writes.

Two new Republican senators take their seats

Ted Cruz on 'true conservatives'

Larry Hogan can build a competitive GOP — so long as the GOP doesn't get in the way.

Republicans have reached a point of ideological-institutional confluence. Specifically, in our protracted modern era of partisan polarization and divided government, it makes sense that the more conservative party dominates Congress rather than the presidency.

By Thomas F. Schaller

Jan 6, 2015

There seems to be only one year that is not an election year, and that is the first year of a new president's first term.

Liberals have falsely convinced themselves they are pitted against deeply entrenched powerful forces and that being a liberal is somehow brave.

Conservatives should take the high road and liberals should join them, writes Jonah Goldberg.

In a Republican field that up to now has been unable to generate much fervor, the prospect of a Clinton-Bush family rematch in 2016 might be irresistible.

By Jules Witcover

Dec 22, 2014

Obama is right on Cuba

Dear Larry — I hope I can still call you Larry, at least until you're sworn in. You grew up in Beltsville, in my district. Your father and mine were friends back in the 1960's. I didn't vote you for you, but I'm convinced you're sincere about wanting to hold down state spending without rolling back all the progress Maryland has made in recent years. I've got a few ideas for reforms that I think can win bipartisan support — and save big money. First, a few don'ts: three

The jockeying in Congress at the end of 2014 is a preview of what is to come next year when the Republicans take over the Senate

President Obama's controversial executive order on immigration should not be used as an excuse to shut down government — or delay spending bill

Raising the minimum wage proved to be a winner at the ballot box so why not make it part of the GOP Congressional agenda?

After his historic midterm defeat, President Clinton had to insist he was relevant. What about Obama?

Does Larry Hogan's victory presage the dawn of a Red Maryland? Don't bet on it.

Is money the only difference between winning and losing?

With so many Republicans running on a string of falsehoods, it would be nice to see more Democrats speaking up for a fact-based version of reality.

As Election Day nears, the president hit the campaign trail, but his party largely wishes he stayed home.

By Jules Witcover

Oct 27, 2014

WASHINGTON — Maryland's western-most congressional district is once again emerging as the most expensive — and liveliest — U.S. House race in the state, pitting two compelling political figures against one another in an increasingly negative campaign.

By John Fritze

Oct 27, 2014

Harford voters in District 34A, which covers most of the area east of I-95, will get a chance to pick two delegates in the race for the House of Delegates this upcoming election.

A Republican Senate would not end political gridlock in Washington but spells trouble for progressive causes from health care reform to combating climate change

Republican Corey Stottlemyer, an economist, is taking on veteran Democrat Ron Young in a Frederick County state Senate race.

Residents of the Joppatowne and Edgewood areas will have a choice between experience and change when they pick their next Harford County Council reprehensive in the Nov. 4 general election.

Climate change protesters and policymakers must overcome the 'know-nothing' and 'do-nothing' politics of skeptics

Tea party shies away from war vote

If tea party voters really want to save the middle class, they can vote out Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.

Neither Hillary Clinton nor Jeb Bush are objectionable as presidential candidates, but are these really the only two families from which solid candidates can come?.

Of the prospective GOP presidential nominees, none has yet developed the credentials to claim rightfully to be next in line.

GOP House lawmakers are so eager to hurt the president they are willing to shoot themselves in the foot

Michael Peroutka is white, smart, and rich, but it's doubtful that many of his potential constituents have used their advantages in the way he long has: to advance a militant theocratic agenda.

What kind of human being looks at a humanitarian crisis and thinks: photo op?

"Crazy" keeps popping up in in the GOP.

Coding problems that led to coverage and billing troubles for thousands of consumers using Connecticut's online insurance marketplace will be fixed in Maryland's version of the technology, officials said Tuesday.

West county conservatives may have more options than the two Republican delegate candidates on the ballot come November.