Navigating around easy obstacles (and a bit of flexibility with Route 50's speed limit) made it a good week for some, while the failure of the rubber to meet the road caused a couple of flat tires.
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The Left-leaning BlogosphereMaryland Politics Watch and Free State Politics put the spotlight on a state website on pushing anti-union statistics, getting a quick reaction from the O'Malley administration. |
David EdgerleyThe state Department of Business and Economic Development chief got in some hot water with the pro-labor gov over touting low union membership to businesses. |
Don MurphyThe former state delegate and early McCain backer was named the chairman of the state's delegation to the Republican National Convention in the Twin Cities this summer. |
Marylanders United Against SlotsYou know the slots argument is becoming more about revenue than morals when even their allies are too afraid to stick their necks out. |
Andy HarrisHe still leads in the money race, and his $100K loan shows his wallet will never let him slip behind. |
Frank KratovilHe's closing the money gap, but at this rate, will not do it in time. And that is a must in the GOP-leaning district. |
John McDonoughThe longtime campaign aide to Steny Hoyer and Prince George's County lawyer was sworn in as secretary of state. |
Kumar BarveThe House Majority Leader pled guilty to drunk driving but he's actually a winner in that he didn't have an accident and hurt himself or someone else. |
Chris Van HollenHe got to go one-on-one against the Democrats' favorite punching-bag, George "My Entire Second Term Has Been Like Nixon 1974" W. Bush in the weekly radio addresses. |
Kevin ClarkBoth a Baltimore City Circuit Court judge and a federal judge threw out the former Baltimore Police Commissioner's multi-million dollar lawsuits over his 2004 dismissal. |
Peter FranchotHe made it to the Tawes Crab and Clambake with time to spare. And no speeding tickets along the way! |
Michael SteeleDespite numerous media appearances, having the editor of Hotline On Call publish your life's missteps is no fun. |
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