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Dec 16, 2011 Governor’s Redistricting Advisory Committee Recommends Maryland Legislative Redistricting Plan ANNAPOLIS – The Governor’s Redistricting Advisory Committee (GRAC) released today its unanimous recommendations for Maryland’s state legislative district boundary lines. The map recommended by GRAC directly reflects the demographics of the State, the population trends that have occurred over the... more
Jul 20, 2011 Judge Rules Harford County Needs New Law to Deal with Council Redistricting Process Category: Civil Rights
Today's court ruling upholding the Harford County Council's decision to exclude a representative of the Democratic Party on the council redistricting commission only points to the need for a new law to provide a level of fairness to the process, according to the presiding Circuit Court Judge. more...
Mar 9, 2011 Harford Democrats File Suit to Block Republican Efforts to Exclude Democrats from the Council Redistricting Commission Category: Civil Rights
The Harford County Democratic Central Committee, citing violations of the Maryland and United States Constitutions, has filed suit to block the Republican-led County Council from accepting a council redistricting plan from a commission that does not include at least two Democrats. more...
Jan 14, 2010 A Message from Governor O'Malley about Haiti As people across the nation and around the world come together during this tragic time to help our neighbors in Haiti after Tuesday’s devastating earthquake, we've heard from many Marylanders who want to help and here's the best way to do it. more...
Jan 13, 2010 A Message from President Obama on Haiti A Video Message from President Obama on Haiti more...
Nov 25, 2009 Statement by Vice President Biden on the 10th Anniversary of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women THE WHITE HOUSE, Office of the Vice President, For Immediate Release: “Violence against women is found in every culture around the world. It is one of our most pervasive global problems, yet it is preventable." more...
Oct 1, 2009 October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month We are proud to be Maryland Democrats today as we mark the start of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. While many people look at this issue and think, "not me," in the U.S. domestic violence affects 1 in 4 people in their lifetime. We can make a difference and in Maryland we have. more...
Sep 11, 2009 Remembering September 11 with a National Day of Service This year we commemorate the first September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance. It is a day of remembrance and action. The tragic events of September 11, 2001 inspired Americans to come together in a spirit of unity and compassion. In April, President Obama signed the Edward M. Kennedy... more...
Aug 13, 2009 Mikulski thanks Maryland for Outpouring of Support "Thank You Maryland" - You showed Senator Mikulski an outpouring of support e-mails and "Get Well" wishes while she was recovering from ankle surgery. She responded with this letter of thanks: more...
Jul 29, 2009 Hundreds of Marylanders Offer letters of Well Wishes to Senator Barbara Mikulski In a heartwarming response to the news of Senator Barbara Mikulski’s recent ankle surgery, more than 400 Marylanders from across the state sent the Senior Senator letters of well-wishes. The letters took different approaches. Some contained messages of encouragement, urging the senator to “use... more...
Jun 7, 2009 Governor O'Malley's Trip to Europe To celebrate the 65th Anniversary of D-Day, Governor O'Malley joined world leaders in France as a guest of the 29th Infantry Division Association, which is honoring Maryland's role in historic landings. more...
Jun 5, 2009 Democrats: Good for Maryland; Maryland Democrats: Good for Tax Reform, Good for Working Families, Good for Business and Jobs Just three weeks into his term, President Barack Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act into law to create or save over 3.5 million jobs in our nation, provide tax cuts for working families in Maryland and throughout our nation, and invest in America’s public education system,... more
Jun 5, 2009 While Marylanders Look Forward, Andy Harris Looks to the Failures of the Past Even after losing a campaign where voters rejected his “more of the same” ways, Andy Harris still hasn’t gotten the message. In a blatant embrace of the failed policies of the past that helped create the country’s current economic woes, Andy Harris is bringing former House Speaker Newt Gingrich... more...
Jun 4, 2009 President Obama's Address to the Muslim World more
Apr 28, 2009 President Obama Praises Maryland's Leadership On Affordable Higher Education President Barack Obama, speaking Friday in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House on his plan to improve student loans, praised Maryland’s example in keeping college tuition affordable for more middle class families. more...
Apr 16, 2009 DELEGATE McINTOSH TO CHAIR COORDINATED CAMPAIGN After Successful Legislative Session, Will Get Head Start on 2010 Elections. Governor Martin O'Malley today announced that Delegate Maggie McIntosh (43rd District) will chair the coordinated campaign of the Maryland Democratic Party. Prior to serving in the House of Delegates, McIntosh served... more...
Feb 27, 2009 Susan W Turnbull Elected Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party Annapolis, MD--Susan “Susie” Turnbull of Montgomery County was elected chair of the Maryland Democratic Party by unanimous vote at the party’s Executive Committee meeting February 19, 2008, succeeding Michael Cryor of Baltimore, who had served since June 2006. more...
Jan 22, 2009 Gov. O'Malley Fights for Priorities in Tough Times Budget Addresses $2 Billion Shortfall Caused by National Recession From: Michael Cryor Chair, Maryland Democratic Party "Even in... more...
Jan 8, 2009 Michael Cryor to Step Down as Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party Tenure Marked by Record Breaking Success and Growth A statement from Michael Cryor, Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party "Several weeks ago I sent a letter to Gov. Martin O'Malley indicating my intention to step down as Chair of the Maryland... more...
Oct 30, 2008 Gov. O'Malley and MD Democrats: Yes on Question 1, Early Voting Governor Martin O’Malley: Vote “Yes” on Early Voting Early Voting Serves People and Democracy Democrats Support Flexible Options for Maryland Voters Annapolis , MD – Early voting is good for voters and great for Democracy. So said a... more...
Oct 22, 2008 Gov. Martin O'Malley: Marylanders Approve of Steady Progress Governor Martin O’Malley: A Strong Leader in Tough Times Marylanders Approve of Steady Progress The Washington Post poll released today shows a majority of Marylanders approve of the job performance of Governor Martin O’Malley. ... more...
Oct 7, 2008 7 Days to Register Voters, Add to MD's Historic Numbers MDP Chair Michael Cryor Joins Bipartisan Push to Register Voters Maryland Voter Registration Highest in State’s History (New 2008 Statistics Below) Oct. 14 Deadline Looms for Over One Million Unregistered Eligible... more...
Oct 1, 2008 Chair's Message: Voter Suppression - Rumor Control Dear Democrat, As we approach the final month of this exciting campaign, we need to check the facts and know the truth about what we hear and read. The volume of misinformation - from simple error to calculated attempts to suppress democratic voter... more...
Sep 10, 2008 Marylanders Value Hard Work, Progress and Priorities of Gov. Martin O’Malley Growing Approval for Protecting Middle Class Families and Maryland’s Future Gonzales Poll Shows More People Agree with O’Malley/Brown Approach Annapolis, MD - Maryland voters are acknowledging the hard work and difficult decisions made by the... more...
Aug 23, 2008 Sen. Joe Biden – A Great Choice for America MD Democratic Party Chair worked on Delaware Senator’s First National Campaign A statement from Michael Cryor, Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party "The selection of Senator Biden is smart and strategic. He is extremely capable on... more...
Aug 14, 2008 After 73 Years, Retirees and Families Still Need Social Security After 73 Years, Retirees and Families Still Need Social Security John McCain’s Privatization Plan Would Put Guarantee at Risk Maryland Seniors Mark Anniversary at Social Security HQ Baltimore, MD – Maryland retirees will suffer, with hundreds of... more...
Aug 14, 2008 Arkansas Democratic Party Chair, Bill Gwatney - 1960 – 2008 A Statement from Michael Cryor, Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party “On behalf of the Maryland Democratic Party I wish to express our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and colleagues of Bill Gwatney. In addition to years of public... more...
Aug 7, 2008 Bush/McCain Social Security Plans Would Hurt Maryland Seniors Privatizing Social Security would drive over 100,000 MD Seniors into Poverty Annapolis, MD – A new study by the Institute for America’s Future details how much damage Sen. John McCain’s plans for Social Security would do to the wallets and pocketbooks of... more...
Aug 6, 2008 "Sorry Andy, that dog just won’t hunt." KRATOVIL CAMPAIGN RESPONDS TO HARRIS TV AD Statement from Kratovil spokesman Tim McCann on Andy Harris’s newly-released television ad: “In his new TV ad, Andy Harris is trying to sell himself as a champion of alternative energy. Sorry Andy,... more...
Jul 31, 2008 Maryland Democrats Unite at Victory ’08 Bash 1,000 People Party for a Strong 2008 Maryland Campaign Effort, Energy and Dollars to work for Change Baltimore , MD – Over a thousand Democrats and friends gathered for a night of serious fun and serious fundraising that echoes the... more...
Jul 20, 2008 Maryland Asian Pacific Americans for Obama Launch Asian Pacific American High School Student Internship Program Maryland Asian Pacific Americans for Obama On July 17th, Maryland Asian Pacific Americans for Obama (MD-APA Obama) launched its Asian Pacific American High School Students for Obama internship program. Leading the efforts is... more...
Jul 16, 2008 Andy Harris: Big Oil’s Best Friend and Hired Gun Nearly $25-k Donated to His Campaign – Profiting from ExxonMobil Stock Harris Energy Plan Promises More Pain at Pump, More Profits for Big Oil Annapolis , MD – He takes their money, owns their stock and campaigns with their message. It’s... more...
Jul 16, 2008 Maryland Asian Pacific Americans for Obama Unite to Elect Obama President Maryland Asian Pacific Americans for Obama Unite to Elect Senator Barack Obama President T op Asian Pacific American leaders recently participated in a recent Maryland Democratic Unity Rally. As the Democratic presidential primary has come to an... more...
Jul 15, 2008 Secretary Perez Stumps for Barack Obama Secretary Perez Stumps for Barack Obama Thomas Perez, Secretary of the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation and a nationally recognized civil rights lawyer and consumer advocate, continued his national efforts on behalf... more...
Jun 25, 2008 Congratulations Delegate Ana Sol Gutierrez Honored for her Pro-Immigration Work by the Progressive States Network 2008 Annual Gala Honored National Leaders who make America Better A statement from Michael Cryor, Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party “I... more...
Jun 20, 2008 Would Andy Harris Drill the Chesapeake Bay? Is this the Chesapeake Bay or Ocean City? " 9% Andy " Harris has a "new" spin on behalf of "Big Oil." Why wouldn't he? E XX ON is in HIS stock portfolio. From PolitickerMD.com Harris and McCain's day... more...
Jun 20, 2008 Gov. O'Malley: One Maryland's Economic Leadership, Progress Maryland Moves Up to #2 in Biotech Economy O'Malley/Brown Secure Economic Advantage O'Malley/Brown - Maryland Increases its "Bio Power" "Maryland moved up (2nd... more...
Jun 18, 2008 Donna Edwards to Be First Black Woman Representing Maryland Edwards Wins Election to Congress Democrat to Be First Black Woman Representing Md. By Rosalind S. Helderman and James Hohmann Washington Post Staff Writers Wednesday, June 18, 2008; B01 Democrat Donna F. Edwards was elected to the U.S. House of... more...
Jun 18, 2008 Donna Edwards - Making History Maryland Democrats Making it 8 in ‘08 “One down, seven to go.” A statement from Michael Cryor, Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party “This is the first of what promises to be many remarkable achievements for... more...
Jun 16, 2008 Edwards wins House seat in 4th District Donna Edwards became the state's first black woman to be elected to Congress after easily defeating Republican Peter James last night in a special election for the vacant 4th District seat. With 74 percent of the precincts reporting by 10 p.m., Edwards had captured 79 percent of the vote.... more...
Jun 12, 2008 Tell Roscoe to Debate! He's been elected to Congress 8 times. But he hasn't agreed to meet Jennifer Dougherty in a single debate. Call Roscoe and tell him to show up for a debate in every county! Bartlett 's Office - 202-225-2721... more...
Jun 4, 2008 Maryland Democrats: Uniting to Ensure Historic Change “We are strong enough to embrace competing passions and then unite with purpose...” A Statement from Michael Cryor, Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party “Now that the Democratic presidential primary has come to an end,... more...
Jun 2, 2008 Senator Ulysses Currie Has Earned His Respect An Exemplary Record of Service and Integrity Shallow Political Attacks Are Unwarranted and Unworthy A statement from Michael Cryor, Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party “ Senator Currie has a long and exemplary record of... more...
Jun 1, 2008 A Tested, Unified Democratic Party is Stronger and Ready to Win in November DNC Actions Create Compromise, Solutions and Unity Maryland Democrats Are Solidly Behind Common Purpose Heading into Convention, Elections A statement from Michael Cryor, Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party, Delegate to the DNC... more...
May 30, 2008 Gov. Martin O'Malley Brings Jobs Back Home Growing One Maryland 's Economy in Tough Times Gov. O'Malley Secures Israeli Biotech Firm, Jobs for Maryland ''At this point it has become essential to strengthen our business development efforts to help us evolve to the next stage…Maryland, with its leading... more...
May 14, 2008 New Rules - Dems Win Again - Maryland to Make it 8 in '08 Kratovil and Dougherty Catching Democratic Wave The “Rules” Have Changed: Democrats Take Back 3 rd “Safe” GOP Seat Democrats Win Special Elections in the Midwest, the Deep South; Maryland is Next Annapolis , MD –... more...
May 10, 2008 Roscoe and Chris Roscoe Bartlett Entrenched - Ineffective And, throwing Mothers under the bus just before Their Big Day (It would be funny if it wasn't so pathetic.) You should know the lengths to which some members of Congress will go to play partisan politics in the nation's... more...
May 9, 2008 O’Malley/Brown: Hagerstown runs One Maryland "Capital for a Day" Addresses Serious Issues "I am proud to officially proclaim Hagerstown as Maryland 's 'Capital for a Day… as Western Maryland's largest city, Hagerstown represents the challenges and opportunities facing cities and towns throughout this region.... more...
May 3, 2008 Maryland Democrats Complete Convention Delegation State Central Committee Approves “Add-ons” 24 More Delegates Pledged to Presidential Candidates Named Clinton, Obama Split 2 Unpledged “Add-ons” Lanham , MD - The Maryland Democratic State Central Committee this morning put the final... more...
Apr 10, 2008 Elections do Make a Difference Session 2008: A True Success by any Measure Amazing things happened on the way to the second "Bush" recession. Governor Martin O'Malley, Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown and our Democratic Lawmakers addressed a fiscal crisis, protected the people's priorities and forged a... more...
Apr 7, 2008 Session 2008: A Success by any Measure Governor Martin O’Malley and Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown & Democratic Lawmakers Fashion Real Solutions in Tough Times Strong Leadership Crafts Responsible Balance for Progress Republicans Credited for Fiscal Change-of-Heart ... more...
Apr 4, 2008 On the 40th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King's Assasination A message from Governor Martin O’Malley “Human progress never rolls in on wheels of inevitability. It comes through the tireless efforts and persistent work of men willing to be co-workers with God.” -- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On this day 40... more...
Apr 4, 2008 Gov. O'Malley & Dems - Help Save the American Dream Governor Martin O'Malley & Democrats Help Homeowners Sleep in Peace, Keep Their Homes Emergency Laws Called "Ambitious" & "Groundbreaking" Like millions of families all across America , thousands of Marylanders face... more...
Apr 2, 2008 McCain in Annapolis minus the straight talk, Again Welcome Back to Annapolis Senator McCain “Would a return to straight talk have been so difficult while you were here, Senator?” Annapolis , MD - Holding a campaign rally on the campus of the United States Naval Academy may be cause for... more...
Mar 28, 2008 Democrats Spring into Action across Maryland on Saturday, March 29th Hundreds of Democratic Neighborhood Leaders to go Door-to-Door Congressional Pick-ups in 1 st and 6 th Districts Emphasized Annapolis , MD – Almost 500 volunteers – Maryland ’s Democratic Neighborhood Leaders - begin talking and listening to... more...
Mar 9, 2008 Democratic Victory in GOP District sends “Shock Wave” to MD 1st and 6th The Trend Continues: Rejection of Bush-McCain Republicans in GOP “Strongholds” Illinois Special Election Shows What Frank Kratovil and Jennifer Dougherty Will Do Annapolis , MD - The news came... more...
Mar 6, 2008 Gov. Martin O'Malley: 1 Hour a Week from YOU can Change America We're Taking Back America Neighborhood-by-Neighborhood Can you spare an hour a week to help change the future of our state and America ? In February, hundreds of thousands of Marylanders participated in the Chesapeake Primary to bring new leadership... more...
Feb 20, 2008 MD Dems: Ready and Able to Send Three New Leaders to Congress Party Prepares for Victory in 2008 New Faces, New Solutions Appeal to All Voters **News Conference Audio** Michael Cryor, Chair – Maryland Democratic Party Frank Kratovil – 1 st District... more...
Feb 13, 2008 Democrats Storm through Winter Mess to set Records 800,000 Democratic Voters Would Not Be Denied MD Democratic Party Sets Sights on Picking up Two More House Seats Annapolis, MD – Maryland Democrats took another giant step towards advancing the change most Americans seek in 2008 by braving snow, freezing... more...
Feb 10, 2008 On Tuesday IT'S OUR TURN - VOTE, then GET ACTIVE Maryland Democrats: It’s Our Turn Vote Tuesday, February 12 th Clinton, Obama Battle For 'Chesapeake Primary' Where will Your Candidate be in Maryland? Be Part of Maryland history as Young Democrats help push Maryland's Democratic Voter... more...
Feb 6, 2008 Maryland DEMS Takes the Presidential Primary Center Stage 1 Million Democratic Voters Expected Candidates, Energy and Relevance = Historic Democratic Turnout Annapolis , MD – In 2007 the Maryland Democratic Party coordinated with our Democratic colleagues in Washington DC and Virginia to create a... more...
Jan 31, 2008 68% of New 17 Year-Old Primary Voters Choose the Democratic Party MD Democratic Party Succeeds in Restoring Voting Rights and Registering Youth Dems Get Lion’s Share of 15,200 New 17 year-old Maryland Voters Annapolis , MD – After working with Maryland ’s Democratic leadership and the State... more...
Jan 29, 2008 SOTU - The Democratic Response Democratic Response to Bush’s State of the Union Address The Democratic-led Congress is focusing on the number-one issue for American families, re-invigorating our economy. Democrats are working on a bipartisan basis with... more...
Jan 27, 2008 One Million Maryland Democrats Expected at Primary Polls Throw out the Record Books, the “ Chesapeake Primary” will Matter Democratic Candidates & Spirit of Change will Dominate February 12th Vote Annapolis , MD : Saturday's record breaking Democratic voter turnout in South Carolina... more...
Jan 23, 2008 State of the State: Gov. Martin O’Malley Protects Our Priorities Certain Progress in the face of Uncertain Times A statement from Michael Cryor, Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party “In his address to the people of Maryland Governor O’Malley charted a broad and sensible course for moving... more...
Jan 15, 2008 Services Scheduled for Senator Gwendolyn Britt Sen. Gwendolyn Britt 1941 – 2008 The Wake has been set for 9:00 a.m. Friday, January 18, 2008, The funeral will take place at 11:00 a.m. on the same day. Reid Temple AME... more...
Jan 11, 2008 GOP’s Sordid and Frivolous Lawsuit Dismissed Common Sense and the Law Prevail “…there is ultimately no merit to the Plaintiffs’ arguments.” Annapolis , MD – After weeks of media hype and unsubstantiated allegations, Carroll County Circuit Court Judge... more...
Jan 9, 2008 Iowa & New Hampshire Boost Maryland’s Presidential Primary Democratic Party Enthusiasm Builds Towards February 12th Elections more...
Dec 20, 2007 Tell Every 17 Year-Old to Register Now: "You Can Vote in the February 12th Presidential Primary" "We're grateful to the board and Attorney General Doug Gansler for this decision. Now the Maryland Democratic Party has work to do," said Michael Cryor, Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party. "With the help of our network of activist friends and organizations the Democratic Party will work... more...
Dec 19, 2007 Attorney General Doug Gansler Clears Path for 17 Year-Olds to Vote in 2008 Primary “This is a great day for all young voters in Maryland. The Democratic Party is going to work hard to make sure all our young people know their rights under the law, get registered to vote if eligible and then get to the polls in February. Our gratitude goes out to Attorney General Doug Gansler... more...
Dec 17, 2007 Maryland Democrats Seek to Restore 17 year-olds’ Primary Vote “The Maryland Democratic Party has always encouraged young people to get involved in the political process and we are using all our resources to protect their primary election voting rights in 2008,” said Michael Cryor, Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party. “If you turn 18 by the General... more...
Nov 19, 2007 Effective Leadership, Hard Work Earn Consensus, Progress A difficult and often exhausting three weeks of hammering out bold and daring initiatives has set the stage for progress in Maryland with a future of fiscal stability we have not known for a long time. Governor Martin O’Malley, Senate President Mike Miller and House Speaker Michael Busch defied... more...
Nov 8, 2007 Democrats Celebrate Veterans Day Harford Democrats honored Maj. Patrick Young, who is serving in Iraq, as part of their observance of Veterans Day. more...
Nov 3, 2007 There Never Was an “Ehrlich Surplus” A Year before Leaving Office Ehrlich Demanded Extra Money be spent On 2008 “Operations” Audio Recordings Reveal Intent “The Governor has already put away that additional money…for fiscal ’08 operations.” ... more...
Oct 30, 2007 Budget Update: A Vote for Public Schools "This inherited structural deficit - a deficit which has now cast its shadow over the progress of our people for the last five years - can no longer be deferred. The storm is upon us; and this looming shortfall threatens to do grave damage to the very quality of life that our neighbors have... more...
Oct 18, 2007 SCHIP - Maryland Democrats Fought Hard, Not Done Yet "As Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party, I am proud - proud of all our state's Democrats in Washington who worked so hard to expand health coverage to kids who have none. I am proud of Maryland's grassroots Democrats, and the progressive, labor and child advocacy communities who turned up the... more...
Oct 12, 2007 The Polls Say Bartlett Should Change his SCHIP Vote “The citizens of Maryland’s 6th Congressional district are no different from the rest of Maryland or America. The vast majority see the need to help children who have no resources get the health care they need to live normal, healthy lives. They people are pleading with Congressman Bartlett to... more...
Oct 8, 2007 Congressman Bartlett, Get the Facts - Vote to Override Bush’s Veto Either Congressman Roscoe Bartlett doesn’t know the facts behind the SCHIP funding bill, or he’s chosen to adopt the misleading position of the Bush Administration. Either way, unfortunately, the position he has adopted will deny 42,000 Maryland children access to decent health care, yes 42,000!... more...
Oct 8, 2007 Tell Roscoe Bartlett that Maryland’s Children Can’t Afford him to be wrong, twice. Congressman Roscoe Bartlett (R - Western Maryland) took George Bush's word to justify his vote to keep health care from 42,000 Maryland children. With bipartisan support an override vote is virtually assured in the U.S. Senate. Rep. Bartlett is one of 15 votes needed by Republican and... more...
Oct 3, 2007 Slots Flip-Flop – Shame on Brinkley & GOP Embracing partisan hypocrisy like never before, some Maryland Senate Republicans say they’re flip-flopping on slots and will vote against a measure now that a Democrat is putting a proposal on the table. No Republican supported slots measures more vigorously over the last four years than current... more...
Oct 3, 2007 This is How WE Do it Under the banner of “One Maryland” nearly 900 friends and supports of the Maryland Democratic Party packed Martin’s Crosswinds in Greenbelt Monday evening to celebrate the party’s strength and success. The joyous celebration included vigorous crowd responses to Governor Martin O’Malley’s call for... more...
Oct 3, 2007 Maryland Democrats Condemn Bush’s SCHIP Veto - Invite GOP Rep. Roscoe Bartlett to vote for Override “We’re asking Congressman Bartlett to think of the children who have no health coverage in his own district, some of the 42,000 needy children across Maryland who will qualify for health care under SCHIP,” said Quincey Gamble. “This is one of the important issues where the majority of Democrats... more...
Sep 26, 2007 Bush Failures & GOP Record Alive and Well and Avoiding Morgan State For years the Republican Party feigned concerns and lied about their desire to represent all that is America. Now, the party’s four “leading” presidential candidates have signaled they’re giving up the ruse. Republican Candidates Giuliani, Romney, McCain and Thompson say they have better things... more...
Sep 20, 2007 A Letter from Gov. O'Malley - Budget Update: Property Tax Reduction Dear Friend: Today, I visited Ellicott City to propose a property tax reduction - which will help ensure that our plan to eliminate the $1.7 billion structural budget deficit we've inherited is fair to middle class families (see the Baltimore Sun's coverage and editorial). more...
Sep 20, 2007 Governor Martin O’Malley Addresses What Ehrlich Wouldn’t While Governor Martin O’Malley continues his open and honest conversation with Marylanders around his proposals for tax fairness and fundamental reform, it is instructive to recall the previous administration’s contribution to the expansion of our state’s huge fiscal mess. Just how did Bob... more...
Sep 19, 2007 95% of Maryland Taxpayers to Pay Less Today, we officially begin to roll out our solution to Maryland's $1.7 billion structural deficit, unveiling our progressive income tax reform - which will result in 95% of Marylanders paying less income tax. more...
Sep 19, 2007 Gov. Martin O’Malley Keeps His Promise - Reform with Fairness “This proposal marks a break from the past administration. It is fundamental improvement in how our chief executive does his job,” says Michael Cryor, Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party. “Not only has Governor O’Malley proposed tax reform that helps those who need it most, he’s addressing our... more...
Sep 11, 2007 Frederick News-Post Editorial: Showing up One of the platforms on which O'Malley ran for office was strengthening Maryland's farming families and rural communities. He asserted from the get-go that farming communities are the foundation of the state's economy, values and traditions and pledged to "work with, not against farmers," in... more...
Sep 7, 2007 Maryland Democratic Party Primed for “One Maryland” Michael Cryor, Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party, today announced two new additions to an expanding party staff. Quincey Gamble – a veteran of Maryland and national politics – joins the Maryland Democratic team as Executive Director. Mark Shenton – a retired corporate IT executive and... more...
Jul 27, 2007 Sen. Mikulski: Join One Green Hour, Fight Global Warming "The world is facing a climate crisis. U.S. action on global warming is long overdue. We know people are nervous about global warming, and we know they are nervous about rising energy costs. That's why Maryland Energy Independence Day is so important to raise awareness and educate the public... more...
Jul 25, 2007 Rep. Elijah Cummings: ONE GREEN HOUR - It's Time to Act The scientific evidence is clear. The threat of global warming is real. That is why I am urging you to join Maryland's Democratic Party and other thoughtful citizens from across Maryland for "One Green Hour" next Saturday, July 28, as we TURN OFF every electrical appliance in our homes that we... more...
Jul 24, 2007 ONE GREEN HOUR - A $36.76 Power Bill in July? Our latest BGE bill dated July 11 is for a total of $36.76 for 32 days of summer. Our previous bills were for $23.80 and $38.60. How did we do this?--Read on. more...
Jul 18, 2007 Maryland’s Senators Stand Tall: "Bring Our Troops Home" AFTER AN ALL-NIGHT DEBATE, SENATE REPUBLICANS HAVE BLOCKED A DEMOCRATIC EFFORT TO REMOVE AMERICAN COMBAT TROOPS FROM IRAQ BY THE END OF APRIL 2008 BY A VOTE OF 52 TO 47. more...
Jul 18, 2007 ONE GREEN HOUR - MARYLAND ENERGY INDEPENDENCE DAY Please join thousands of other Marylanders committed to conserving the resources of our planet and together make a very persuasive statement. In this case, what is "power-less" can have a powerful impact. more...
Jul 12, 2007 Ehrlich's Womble Carlyle: Law Firm or GOP Political Action Committee Evidence is mounting that former Governor Bob Ehrlich and his new North Carolina law firm’s Maryland-based staff are the driving force behind a totally anonymous and controversial smear website. The owners and operators of that website have gone to great lengths to both communicate their partisan... more...
Jul 10, 2007 Gov. O’Malley Carefully Crafts Needed Budget Cuts “Governor O’Malley is seriously and methodically addressing difficult budget issues left by the previous administration,” said Michael Cryor, Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party. “It’s important to understand where we’ve come from - four years without real leadership at the top, $3 billion in... more...

Jun 16, 2007 Michael Cryor Elected Maryland Democratic Chair

The Maryland Democratic Party State Central Committee today unanimously and with an enthusiastic standing ovation elected Michael Cryor, a Baltimore businessman and veteran political and community activist, to succeed Terry Lierman as Chair... more...

Jun 7, 2007 Parren James Mitchell - A Legacy of Compassion Congressman Parren James Mitchell devoted his life to uplifting the lives of others. There can be no greater calling. So, even as we mourn the passing of this great man – and even as we testify to our faith that God has called him home – we also come together to celebrate Parren Mitchell's... more...

Jun 5, 2007 Congressman Parren J. Mitchell - A Maryland First, A National Voice for Change “Congressman Mitchell was a political and values mentor to many of us whose lives have been shaped by his unwavering commitment to justice and a sense of purpose. Through his example, he taught us how to work and that a life of service was the most precious gift of all.” more...

Jun 5, 2007 Congressman Parren J. Mitchell - A Man of Principle and Action “Today we acknowledge the passing of a great Maryland leader, a gentleman warrior and a Democrat who courageously faced the toughest battles for justice and equality in the streets of Baltimore, the state of Maryland and the halls of Congress. Parren Mitchell now rests with so many of his peers... more...

May 15, 2007 Terry Lierman Takes on New Role in House Majority Leader’s Office “Working with and for the Maryland Democratic Party at this time in history has been among the most rewarding adventures of my life. We took back Maryland in 2006 and we did our part to ensure the Democratic Party took back the United States House and Senate." more...

Apr 26, 2007 A Sore Loser’s Slush Fund Former Republican Governor Bob Ehrlich issued a bitter and partisan fund raising appeal to his richest big-dollar donors this week, raising state-regulated political cash for a campaign he admits doesn’t exist. The vitriolic appeal is just the latest and most blatant way he’s broken his promise... more...

Apr 11, 2007 Elections Without the Electoral College "With the National Popular Vote bill, lawmakers in Annapolis addressed voters' long-simmering desire for change. Contrary to Mr. Broder's assertions, senators and delegates held probing, thoughtful hearings and hours of debate, including consideration of several amendments, before a vote was... more...

Apr 10, 2007 Democrats Produce Progressive, Pragmatic, Practical 2007 Session Working families, students and the environment where they live and work are among the winners following the 2007 General Assembly Session. Governor Martin O’Malley and the General Assembly fashioned a progressive agenda and a practical fiscal plan that moves Maryland forward on several fronts... more...

Apr 9, 2007 Living Wage to be Maryland’s New Pro-Work Policy “This is a great day for working families and those who struggle to keep their families safe and secure. Public policy should always support work and good paying jobs, not poverty level wages. It is practical and sensible for Governor Martin O’Malley and the General Assembly to establish a living... more...

Mar 27, 2007 With New Primary Date Maryland May Influence Presidential Race “With this change, the road to the White House must run through Maryland for the first time in a long time. For now the Maryland, DC and Virginia primaries - which make up about 11 percent of the votes needed to win a party nomination - will stand alone on February 12th as the focus of the... more...

Mar 7, 2007 The First MD Dems 2008 Blue Crab Presidential Poll Is In In a state where Democrats dominate the landscape, the Maryland Democratic Party’s March Edition of the 2008 Blue Crab Presidential Poll is in and it is revealing. Seven hectic days of on-line voting with a total of about 4500 votes recorded, shows there is tremendous broad-based support to... more...

Feb 19, 2007 RESTORING THE VOTE CORRECTS HISTORIC INJUSTICE "This is an issue that I have worked on and cared about for far too long. I would like nothing more at the end of this legislative session to be able to never give it another thought. I would like to say we have accomplished something real and we can move on." more...

Feb 1, 2007 Take Two: Democrats Take Annapolis Special Elections By using enthusiastic grassroots support and speaking to the needs of the neighborhoods they will serve, two fresh faces - both Democrats - won election to the Annapolis City Council this week. Sheila Finlayson and Ross Arnett reclaimed two Democratic alderman seats and insured a solid 5 to 3... more...

Jan 31, 2007 Governor O’Malley’s State of the State: A Refreshing Change “The state of our state today, is strong,” proclaimed Governor Martin O’Malley. Maryland will be even stronger now with the right priorities in place. Those priorities - focused on improving the lives of every Marylander - are at the core of Governor Martin O’Malley’s first State of the State... more...

Jan 19, 2007 Finally, a Fiscally Responsible Governor Who Shares Our Priorities This has been one of the most exciting and inspiring weeks in the history of our State. Governor Martin O'Malley and Lieutenant Governor Anthony Brown are already working hard steering Maryland in a better, more hopeful direction. After four years of a governor who played damaging budget games... more...

Dec 19, 2006 Maryland Democrats Building on a Solid Foundation Silver Spring, MD – “I can promise you we won’t be ‘staying the course’- we will continue to grow and get better at what we do as a party for our elected leaders, future candidates and the voters,” said Terry Lierman, newly re-elected to Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party. “We’ve got a lot of... more...

Dec 13, 2006 Ehrlich’s December Surprise!!! Annapolis, MD – Governor Bob Ehrlich spent millions of campaign and tax dollars trying to convince the citizens of Maryland that he solved Maryland’s “fiscal crisis” by turning a ”$4 billion deficit into a $2 billion surplus.” But, as he prepares to leave office in January, new state revenue... more...

Nov 15, 2006 CONGRATULATIONS AND THANK YOU!!! Words cannot express how grateful we all are to you and the vast team of hardworking supporters for this victory on behalf of the people of Maryland. Know that your efforts, energy, contributions and your vote sent a message that, as our Governor-elect has said many times, "We are not a crowd. We... more...

Nov 15, 2006 A Week Later Ehrlich and Steele Still Have Tough Questions to Answer Annapolis, MD – Drip, drip, drip. Since November 7th more is learned each day about the fraudulent – and now nationally infamous - “Ehrlich-Steele Democrats” sample ballots mailed into the homes of registered Democrats and distributed to predominantly African-American voters on Election Day. more...

Oct 31, 2006 Ehrlich’s Shame: Trick or Trick Ehrlich and His Scary Friends Don’t Need Halloween Masks to Frighten Voters Bob Ehrlich: Judge Him by the Company He Keeps Find out the Ghostly Truth at http://whoisbobehrlich.com/ more...

Oct 31, 2006 Ehrlich under NEW Cloud of Federal Investigation Ehrlich Must Tell Voters All He Knows BEFORE Election Day Damage Control and Cover-up Unacceptable Angry Ehrlich Storms Away from Reporter’s Inquiries more...

Oct 28, 2006 Desperate Ehrlich Setting Stage to Push Lengthy “Florida” Election Challenge, Sauerbrey Style Governor Hires His Old Law Firm, Predicts Legal Fight more...

Oct 22, 2006 President of National Organization of Women Kim Gandy and Maryland Women’s Leaders Slam Steele on Women’s Issues With Michael Steele’s Recent Comments on Choice and the National Right to Life Spending Over $72,000 In Maryland On Behalf Of Steele, Women Leaders Ask Steele to Get Real. NOW President Says Seeing Mike Tyson in a Steele T-Shirt Sends the Wrong Message to Victims of Sexual Assault more...

Oct 18, 2006 Kollar Issues Debate Challenge to Hooper Stan Kollar has Challenged Incumbent Senator Bob Hooper to a debate on the issues of the District and State. more...

Oct 17, 2006 Are Maryland Republicans Ashamed of George W. Bush? MD GOP Rips all Photos of Bush from Web Site more...

Oct 15, 2006 O’Malley Takes Debate with Positive Vision, Real Leadership for Maryland Baltimore, MD - As nervous hands shuffled across a debate desk covered with scraps of paper, an angry and petulant Bob Ehrlich couldn’t hide his frustration as he faced his worst fears – a debate opponent in command of the facts who wasn’t afraid to use them and, an honest assessment of his... more...

Oct 15, 2006 Mayor Martin O’Malley vs. "The 2 Bob Ehrlich's" If You Thought Saturday Night’s Live Debate was GREAT You’ll LOVE Monday Night’s Tape-Delayed Broadcast more...

Oct 13, 2006 Steele on How to Balance the Budget: "I Don’t Know" Unfortunately for Michael Steele, you need a calculator and tough choices to balance a budget – not magic or no ideas. Ben Cardin will vote for pay as you go legislation in the Senate. Michael Steele offers slogans and no ideas. He even admitted it. Ben Cardin knows how to balance a budget.... more...

Oct 13, 2006 The Ehrlich Effect: $3 Billion in Tax Hikes Failed to Solve Fiscal Problems Annapolis, MD - After dumping the massively escalated cost of state government on the backs of working families - $3 billion dollars worth - Governor Bob Ehrlich still insists he’s done the taxpayers a favor. In fact, while Ehrlich has hiked taxes and spending higher and faster than any Maryland... more...

Oct 10, 2006 Ehrlich’s “multiculturalism is bunk” Deja Vu "Ehrlich likes to paint himself as a centralist during elections, especially in TV ads. But his remarks such as ‘multiculturalism is bunk’ just prove that he is out of the mainstream on several important social issues." more...

Oct 10, 2006 Ehrlich’s Cover-up: More Failures in Juvenile Justice System Revealed Annapolis, MD – At risk youth assigned to the care of Governor Bob Ehrlich’s broken-down Juvenile Justice System continue to be beaten, abused and neglected only to be returned to the community untreated and underserved, according to a new U.S. Justice Department report. That report was... more...

Oct 4, 2006 At the Debate Steele Continues Cut and Run From Issues When Asked About Iraq, Steele Forgot to Mention His Strong Support For the Present Course, Finally Admitting “Was not going well,” After Pressure From the Moderator... more...

Sep 28, 2006 Does Steele Back Bush Or 16 U.S. Intelligence Agencies? “Michael Steele is happy that no on is asking him what he thinks about the National Intelligence Estimate. He’s terrified of being put between Bush and reality, once again." more...

Sep 22, 2006 STEELE’S IDENTITY CRISIS CONTINUES… Today on WBAL Steele’s political identity crisis continued. Steele reaffirmed he was running as firm Republican and said that this campaign was “not about the issues.” more...

Sep 7, 2006 September 11th, American Democracy and Maryland’s Primary Election “This coming Monday is a day all Marylanders and all Americans will hold close to our hearts in remembrance and in honor of the victims and heroes lost to us on September 11th, 2001. Their families, friends and colleagues live in every corner of America and just as we collectively shared the... more...

Sep 7, 2006 Ehrlich the Dangerous Environmental Cynic “Bob Ehrlich’s real plan for the environment is coming into focus. He is the worst form of environmental cynic - only a cynic would turn upgraded and expanded sewage treatment plants into an opportunity to accelerate uncontrolled development of the farms, forests and fields in vast portions of... more...

Aug 16, 2006 Ehrlich’s Fake Cabinet Meeting on Eastern Shore Wastes Taxpayer’s Money, Again Salisbury, MD - If today’s “mini-cabinet meeting” featuring Bob Ehrlich and Michael Steele follows the example set at other fake cabinet meetings held in Fredrick, Harford and other counties across Maryland, no business will be discussed, no decisions will be made and the media will be treated... more...

Aug 16, 2006 Steele’s Top Ten Lies, Ducks, Flip Flops, No Shows, and Empty Promises Michael Steele has a pattern of trying to lie his way out of a jam, flip flopping when convenient, ducking tough questions and flip flopping when he finds it politically convenient. On Iraq, Katrina, Supreme Court nominations, stem cells, and the death penalty, Steele has consistently avoided or... more...

Aug 16, 2006 Ehrlich Plays Politics Again with Latest Education Ploy Annapolis, MD – After fours years of fighting education funding and cutting school budgets, Bob Ehrlich is again playing politics with our children’s education. His latest shameful episode is a meaningless letter to State School Superintendent Nancy Grasmick seeking to change his own state... more...

Aug 11, 2006 Steele Out of Touch: Supports Bush and Thinks Iraq Is On Right Track Three weeks ago the anonymous Steele said Bush should “admit mistakes” in Iraq. But this week when talking to a newspaper in Maryland’s Republican heartland, Michael Steele repeats GOP bromides about success in Iraq because citing Fallujah as an example. What planet is Steele on? more...

Aug 11, 2006 Judge’s Decision Thwarts Will of People, Limits Voting Rights “Early voting is about one thing – expanding voting rights through safe, secure and convenient voting. While Governor Ehrlich obviously wants to make voting more difficult for selfish political reasons, the Maryland General Assembly overrode his vetoes and by overwhelming margins voted to... more...

Jul 29, 2006 Mayor Martin O'Malley, Del. Anthony Brown & United Maryland Democrats Roast Republicans in 100 Degree Heat New Carrollton, MD – It felt every bit of 100 degrees as the hot summer sun beat down on over 400 dedicated and enthusiastic Democrats. The bottled water ran out and campaign staffers were quickly dispatched to a nearby store for more. Yet, there was a conspicuous air of confidence in what... more...

Jul 27, 2006 Steele LIED About “Off the Record” Interview; Whole Incident Appears To Be Naked Political Stunt Maryland Democratic Party Obtained Email Between Steele Campaign and Washington Post Discussing Quotes BEFORE Story Was Published Steele LIED About “Off the Record” Interview; Whole Incident Appears To Be Naked Political Stunt ... more...

Jul 19, 2006 Are Ehrlich and His Lawyer Hiding in Fear? Annapolis, MD - Governor Bob Ehrlich and his lawyer have some questions to answer. But, they continue to hide as ethics complaints continue to mount. This week, another ethics complaint was filed by a non-partisan government watchdog group against the man Bob Ehrlich calls his personal lawyer and... more...

Jul 19, 2006 Ehrlich: Show Some Real Courage on Stem Cells Annapolis, MD – Bob Ehrlich has always sided with his political mentor and campaign bankroll, George W. Bush. From management of the Iraq War to the failed and un-funded mandate known as “No Child Left Behind” to Bush’s desire to sell the operations management company at the Port of Baltimore to... more...

Jul 13, 2006 More Dirty Tricks from Ehrlich, Jacobs and the Prince of Darkness? Annapolis, MD – Joe Steffen is back and he is working again for Governor Bob Ehrlich. As far as we know Steffen is not directly being paid by the taxpayers but he is working to elect a Harford County Republican who was handpicked and backed by his old boss of twenty years – Bob “I’ll fire them... more...

Jul 13, 2006 SEE THE VIDEO: MD DEMS Among Many Who Condemn Ehrlich's Campaign of Deception Annapolis, MD - There he goes again. Taking credit for achievements he had nothing to do with. Implying that he’s been endorsed by people or groups who don’t appreciate the deception. Attempting to fool taxpayers into believing he’s been a leader who isn’t owned lock, stock and tax, fee or toll... more...

Jul 7, 2006 Maryland Democrats Work for Record Voter Participation Baltimore, MD – Celebrating this nation’s historic commitment to democratic principles during Independence Day Week, Congressman Elijah Cummings and other Democratic Leaders joined other advocates of Maryland’s new early voting legislation to announce a campaign by the Democratic Party to inform... more...

Jul 3, 2006 Ehrlich’s Lawyer Faces New Ethics Charges Annapolis, MD – A non-partisan government watchdog organization, Common Cause of Maryland, has filed ethics charges against David Hamilton, Governor Bob Ehrlich’s personal lawyer. Hamilton now faces formal charges before the Maryland State Ethics Commission for lobbying state officials without... more...

Jun 29, 2006 You Can’t Go Home Bobby Annapolis, MD – A photo-op won’t hide the truth. Cute catch phrases inside a campaign statement can’t conceal the facts. As Governor of Maryland, Bob Ehrlich abandoned Arbutus and left behind the working families of Maryland and the communities where they live. Ehrlich now sides with the special... more...

Jun 28, 2006 Steele Defends Race Baiting TV Ads, Brags about Friendship With Creator Recently, Steele has been under fire for taking contributions from the creators of the infamous Willie Horton attack ad and race baiting “White Hands” commercial that put one time segregationist Senator Jesse Helms over the top against African-American mayor of Charlotte Harvey Gantt in 1990.... more...

Jun 28, 2006 Governor AWOL Ehrlich Enjoys the Beach While Floods Ravage Maryland Annapolis , MD – While heavy rains continued to pour down on Maryland , flooding multiple communities and driving thousands of residents from their homes, Governor Bob Ehrlich was... more...

Jun 27, 2006 STEELE SHOULD RETURN MONEY RAISED WITH PRODUCER OF "WILLIE HORTON" AD The Maryland Democratic Party called on Michael Steele to return a $2,500 campaign contribution from Citizens United Political Victory Fund, a group founded by the producer of the infamous “Willie Horton” ad. This request comes after yesterday’s Washington Post reported that Steele continues to... more...

Jun 23, 2006 Steele Shows Up for Events with Top Bush GOP Leaders, Not for BGE Debate This week Steele struck out on BGE, but hit two homeruns in his effort to be world wide favorite of the national Republican establishment. After admitting he had no ideas of his own on BGE, Steele was called absent from the debate, and left the faux hearing after only 90 minutes. He did find time... more...

Jun 22, 2006 County Executive Doug Duncan – Courage, Commitment and Accomplishment While Doug Duncan has decided for personal reasons to suspend his quest for higher office, we are confident that a public servant of his remarkable stature and quality will remain engaged with his greater goal of making Maryland a better and more prosperous state. Doug’s leadership and legacy has... more...

Jun 22, 2006 Steele Supports Frist’s Senate Leadership: A Record of Extremism, Loyalty to Bush, Divisive Partisanship Tonight Bill Frist is in Maryland to raise more money for Republican Michael Steele. Steele’s campaign has recently made a show of his independence from the right wing that runs the country in Washington. One of those key players in Republican Washington is Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist. What... more...

Jun 21, 2006 Ehrlich Ad Between The Lines: Steele Is Too Right Wing For Maryland Though Governor Ehrlich fought stem cells in the legislature, before realizing how important and popular stem cell research is to the future of Maryland, Michael Steele has consistently opposed life saving stem cell research. However, the Governor must have realized his political mistake and is... more...

Jun 20, 2006 Steele on BGE: No Ideas, No Presence, No Mind of His Own "I will have a conference call with [Ehrlich] a little bit later on this evening to see where his head is and what he's thinking… And once he's laid that out to me, I'll support whatever steps the governor's ready to take." – Lt. Gov, Michael Steele more...

Jun 16, 2006 Running To the Rightwing, McCain Naturally Finds Steele Maryland Democratic Party Chairman Terry Lierman released the following statement: “McCain must really be trying to burnish his right wing conservative credentials if he’s raising money for Michael Steele. After his visit to Jerry Falwell’s Liberty University, McCain must be looking to right wing... more...

Jun 14, 2006 ‘Say Anything’ Steele’s Web Ad: Do What I Say, NOT What I Do Yesterday, Steele released a web ad claiming to be for “change” in Washington and to close the revolving door in Washington, but Maryland Democrats reveal that he takes money from the very class of lobbyists he says should be made illegal! Steele has taken contributions for at least 9... more...

Jun 13, 2006 EHRLICH HAS NO ELECTRICITY RATE PLAN...EXCEPT TO CONFUSE RATEPAYERS Annapolis, MD – In an attempt to confuse BGE rate payers, the Maryland Republican Party is sending out automated phone calls using the voice of Governor Robert Ehrlich. Ehrlich, who issued an order for a special session of the Maryland General Assembly, has no plan of his own for rate relief and... more...

May 19, 2006 Ehrlich Must Fire Fundraiser Richard Hug Annapolis, MD – Governor Robert Ehrlich should address a serious and sordid political episode by firing his chief fundraiser and apologizing for his involvement in attacking the nation’s most venerable civil rights institution. Richard Hug – Ehrlich’s chief campaign fundraiser - filed a... more...

May 17, 2006 All In The Family: Bush ‘41 Hosts Friday All In The Family: Bush ‘41 Hosts Friday Fundraiser for Steele, Co-Hosted By Legions of Republican Insiders and Washington Lobbyists. Right Wing All Star Team Includes “Swift Boat” Lawyer, Rick Santorum’s National Finance Director, Former RNC Chair,... more...

May 11, 2006 Steele Admits Bush Failures Are Dragging His Campaign Down FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 11, 2006 Steele Admits Bush Failures Are Dragging His Campaign Down Lierman: “You Made Your Bed With a Bush Blanket, Now You Have... more...

May 10, 2006 LG, Steele Senate Campaign Battle It Out On Early Voting LG, Michael Steele For Maryland Senate Campaign Battle It Out On Early Voting While LG Steele Actively Supports The Governor’s Voter Suppression Efforts Aimed At Low Income People, Minorities, and Elderly Voters - Steele’s Senate Campaign Claims To Be... more...

May 9, 2006 Steele Touts Support for Small Business In Maryland, but Supports Anti Small Business Policies of President Bush Steele Touts Support for Small Business In Maryland , but Supports Anti Small Business Policies of President Bush Today Michael Steele touted his support for Minority small businesses in Maryland , but he is a firm supporter of President Bush who has attempted to... more...

May 8, 2006 Voter Suppression is Ehrlich – Steele Goal Upper Marlboro, MD - “This attack by Gov. Ehrlich and Lt. Gov. Steele on early voting is the ugliest voter suppression technique Maryland has seen in modern history,” says Terry Lierman, Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party. “You can tell Ehrlich and Steele are working hard to suppress the vote... more...

May 5, 2006 With Over 200,000 Maryland Seniors Facing Lifetime Penalties If They Don’t Sign Up By May 15th, Maryland Democrats Urge Steele to Call for Medicare Part D Bill Overhaul and Deadline Extension FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 5, 2006 With Over 200,000 Maryland Seniors Facing Lifetime Penalties If They Don’t Sign Up By May 15th, Maryland Democrats Urge Steele to Call for Medicare Part D Bill... more...

May 4, 2006 Steele Senate Backers Stand In Way Of Stem Cell Research Steele’s Senate Backers Stand In The Way Of Life Saving Stem Cell Research One Year Anniversary of House Passing Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2005 (H.R. 810) and Still No Action In the Senate With the one year... more...

May 2, 2006 10 Questions for Steele on Energy Policy 10 Questions for Michael Steele on Energy Policy Since Michael Steele is making a rare appearance in front of reporters today, the Maryland Democratic Party thought of ten questions to ask Michael Steele about his tough to nail down positions on the issues.... more...

May 1, 2006 Steele Takes Photo, No Position On Bush Housing Cuts Category: Working Families
Today Michael Steele visited the Prince Georges Office of Housing and Community Development. At the same time, his backers in the Bush administration and Republican Senate try to cut or eliminate many of the housing programs and support that help Marylanders build affordable housing and fight... more...

Apr 28, 2006 Like a Thief in the Night – Ehrlich’s PSC Hides and Decides Annapolis, MD - Waiting until the room was empty of frightened and worried rate payers, the Ehrlich Public Service Commission gave those who testified at a public hearing on the Ehrlich-BGE Rate Hike Plan no consideration whatsoever. A few hours after the hearing Ehrlich’s PSC returned to their... more...

Apr 25, 2006 Steele's Right Wing Weekend Steele’s Right Wing Weekend: Steele Spent the Weekend Raising Money With Bill Frist And Right Wing Senator Rick Santorum Yesterday In Arizona Steele Hobnobbed With Right Wing Abramoff Pal Rep. J. D. Hayworth 4/23/06: STEELE... more...

Apr 25, 2006 Steele's Bush Republicans Friends Block Gas Gouging Investigation While Senate Democrats are Fighting for American Families at the Pump, Steele’s Bush Republican Cronies Block Gas Gouging Investigation Today Senate Democrats including Maryland ’s own Barbara Mikulski announced legislation to go after price gougers and give Marylanders... more...

Apr 21, 2006 Steele's Spin and Trouble On BGE Michael Steele’s Spin and Trouble On BGE Steele on BGE: "The weight seems to be lifting from the ratepayers of Maryland ." FACT: Maryland Ratepayers WILL Face A 72% Increase Over the Next Two Years In today’s... more...

Apr 19, 2006 Steele Silent On Early Voting Where Does Steele Stand On Early Voting? Does Steele Stand With Ehrlich for Voter Suppression? Where Would Steele Close Polling Places? Yesterday the Maryland Democratic Party revealed plans by Ehrlich’s campaign to attempt to... more...

Apr 17, 2006 Steele's Death Penalty Memo: Too Little, Too Late Category: Crime and Justice
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 13, 2006 Michael Steele’s Death Penalty Memo: Can’t Steele a Principled Stand Every Four Years Over the weekend Michael Steele... more...

Apr 13, 2006 Chair-Elect and Outgoing Chair of the MD Legislative Black Caucus Ask Steele to Return $1,000 From Producer of Notorious Racially Charged Jesse Helms Ad Chair-Elect and Outgoing Chair of the MD Legislative Black Caucus Ask Steele to Return $1,000 From Producer of Notorious Racially Charged Jesse Helms Ad Last night on WEAA radio, Chair-Elect of the Maryland Legislative Black Caucus Senator Verna Jones ( D-Baltimore City... more...

Apr 11, 2006 2006 SESSION: DEM VICTORIES FOR FAMILIES, COMMUNITIES The 2006 General Assembly Session saw Maryland’s Democrats in Annapolis come together like never before as they wrestled with a leadership void left by the chief executive on serious issues affecting families, children and seniors. Public schools, the environment, employment opportunity and the... more...

Apr 7, 2006 Steele Not Hiding From Cheney's Money Steele Not Hiding from Bush-Cheney Bankroll With Bush Approval at All Time Low Cheney Headlines Steele Fundraiser At Home of Ashcroft Partner and Former Cheney Spokeswoman Annapolis , MD -- While Michael Steele hides from... more...

Apr 4, 2006 Steele Should Return Check to Felon Tony Rudy Annapolis, MD – Today the Maryland Democratic Party asked Michael Steele to return contributions from admitted felon Tony Rudy, an associate of Jack Abramoff and a one time key aide to former House Majority Leader Tom Delay who resigned in shame last night. Rudy is the former Deputy Chief of... more...

Mar 30, 2006 Maryland Delegate Forces Steele to Defend Position on Iraq Annapolis MD – Delegate Joanne C. Benson (D-24, Prince George’s County) expressed the frustration and concern of many Marylanders in a letter today to Michael Steele demanding that Steele explain his glib remarks about the Iraq War in the New York Times. Del. Benson describes how she was taken... more...

Mar 21, 2006 Deadeye Dick Cheney Aims to Raise Money for Steele Annapolis, MD – Will a scheduled Michael Steele fundraiser hosted by Vice President Dick Cheney backfire? While Steele hunts down Dick Cheney’s special interest cash, will he break ranks with fellow Republican candidates and show-up at his own event with the Vice President? more...

Mar 15, 2006 Democrats Broadcast Ehrlich’s Failure Annapolis, MD - “We know Governor Ehrlich is not a part of the solution and from the evidence we see he’s a big part of the problem,” says Terry Lierman, Chair of The Maryland Democratic Party. “The Ehrlich Way’ is to sit on the sidelines, let his friends collect skyrocketing power rates and try... more...

Mar 14, 2006 Ehrlich: BGE’s Largest Congressional Purchase Annapolis, MD – Governor Robert Ehrlich’s energy deregulation record in Congress is marked by record amounts of campaign cash from BG&E and a remarkable disinterest in protecting the budgets of Maryland families and businesses. According to FEC records, BG&E gave more money to Ehrlich than to any... more...

Mar 12, 2006 STEELE/BUSH TIES GETTING STRONGER “Michael Steele continues his tight embrace with President Bush and he is gathering money from Bush cronies, relatives and out of state right-wing Republicans at an alarming and desperate pace,” said Derek Walker, Executive Director of the Maryland Democratic Party. This past week Andrew Card,... more...

Mar 10, 2006 If Ehrlich is unhappy with his Public Service Commission-why not fire them? Annapolis, MD – Any manager who is unhappy with the performance of his workers on the most important issues they face should seriously consider firing them and finding workers who will get the job done. Such is the case with Governor Ehrlich, who publicly stated yesterday he was not happy with... more...

Mar 10, 2006 Did You Know Your Electricity Bill May Rise by 72%? Maryland's families are about to be hit hard by Governor Ehrlich's Public Service Commission. A 72% hike in electrical power rates for BGE consumers will devastate the household budgets of many hard working Marylanders. According to news reports by WTOP Radio, "An aide says the governor, who... more...

Mar 6, 2006 Ehrlich Tricks Marylanders Annapolis, MD - In an ongoing effort to distract attention from and shift blame for his funding and management failures with state prisons and the Department of Juvenile Justice, Governor Robert Ehrlich has once again attempted to mislead Marylanders. more...

Feb 24, 2006 Ehrlich Caves in to Bush on Port Deal Annapolis, MD- “It’s hypocritical and dangerous for Governor Ehrlich to bend to the Bush doctrine that security at our nation’s ports is nothing people should worry about,” says Maryland Democratic Party Chair Terry Lierman. “The Governor has given us flippant and confusing answers to serious... more...

Feb 23, 2006 National Taxpayers Group Slams $3 Billion Bob Ehrlich Annapolis, MD – The National Taxpayers Union, a self-professed government watchdog, says Governor Robert Ehrlich is a “profligate” tax and spender who would “…likely make his predecessor (derisively referred to as “Spendening) blush.” The recently released report is entitled Maryland Fiscal... more...

Feb 15, 2006 Steele Silent on Katrina Annapolis, MD - As Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff sits down before Congress today to answer tough questions about the Bush Administration’s response to Hurricane Katrina, Maryland U.S. Senate candidate Michael Steele has yet to answer any questions about his views on the Katrina... more...

Feb 8, 2006 Top Ten Reasons Why Bob Ehrlich Should Be Embarrassed Apparently Governor Robert Ehrlich thinks the governance of Maryland is all about Bob. He told a group of business leaders that 17 veto overrides – some of which had bipartisan support - during the 2006 General Assembly Session were an attempt by the Democrats to “needlessly embarrass” him.... more...

Feb 3, 2006 EHRLICH STEERS FAR TO THE RIGHT ON JUDICIAL NOMINATIONS Turning his back on recent attempts to moderate his right-wing politics, Governor Robert Ehrlich is now warning Maryland voters that he has a litmus test – what he calls a “philosophical orientation” - that has governed his choice of judicial appointments and will govern his selection of future... more...

Feb 1, 2006 BUSH AND STEELE ARE THE WRONG TEAM FOR MARYLAND “As President Bush uses the State of the Union to remind us of his willingness to promote and plow forward with his administration’s failed policies, Marylanders know they simply cannot send a U.S. Senator to Washington who is a close ally and supporter of the President,” said Terry Lierman,... more...

Jan 31, 2006 STEELE SILENT ON SAMUEL ALITO NOMINATION “The people of Maryland never heard from Michael Steele on the Samuel Alito nomination,” said Terry Lierman, Maryland Democratic Party Chair. “And if Michael Steele won’t speak out on a seminal issue like a high court nomination, Marylanders may never get a sense of what his views and values are.” more...

Jan 26, 2006 GOVERNOR EHRLICH IS THREE BILLION DOLLAR BOB As he delivers his State of State speech today Gov. Bob Ehrlich can’t deny the truth. The figures gathered by the non-partisan Department of Legislative Services are clear and specific. Every year of his administration “$3 Billion Dollar Bob” has hiked taxes, fees and tolls to record levels,... more...

Jan 24, 2006 EHRLICH REFUSES TO RESTORE HEALTH CARE FOR SICK CHILDREN Governor Ehrlich faces a contempt of court charge for failing to obey a Montgomery County judge’s order to restore Medicaid health care coverage to low-income pregnant women and children who are legal permanent residents. Ehrlich cut coverage to around 4,000 of these vulnerable Medicaid... more...

Jan 19, 2006 DEMOCRATS STAND FOR PUBLIC SAFETY, CHILD WELFARE Intent on improving the independence and integrity of Maryland’s Juvenile Justice System, Maryland Democratic lawmakers today overrode the Governor Ehrlich’s vetoes on a pair of major juvenile justice bills that reform and enhance the management and monitoring of the state’s troubled juvenile... more...

Jan 11, 2006 EHRLICH'S STEM CELL STUNTS "An 11th hour election year flip-flop on stem cell research by Governor Robert Ehrlich will never recover the time, hope and opportunity wasted by the Governor’s longstanding lack of leadership on this issue,” said Maryland Democratic Party Chair Terry Lierman. more...

Jan 10, 2006 EHRLICH THE TAX MAN BOB EHRLICH IS THE BIGGEST TAX HIKER IN MARYLAND HISTORY…IN FACT, HIS NAME COULD BE “TWO BILLION DOLLAR BOB” -- That’s about how Ehrlich has raised taxes on the people of Maryland since he became Governor. According to the Washington Post, Ehrlich’s tax increases in his first two years in office... more...

Jan 9, 2006 EHRLICH SHOULD FIRE MILLER, END CULTURE OF CORRUPTION The Maryland Democratic Party is calling on Governor Robert L. Ehrlich to immediately dismiss his deputy chief of staff, Edward B. Miller. Miller was a founder and sole owner of Grassroots Interactive, the company used by disgraced Republican super-lobbyist Jack Abramoff to launder... more...

Jan 4, 2006 EHRLICH MUST RETURN ABRAMOFF MONEY “Now that Jack Abramoff has pleaded guilty to conspiracy, tax evasion and fraud, the only ethical course of action for Governor Ehrlich is to return Abramoff’s money,” said Maryland Democratic Party Chair Terry Lierman. Ehrlich has received $16,000 directly from Jack Abramoff and his wife,... more...

Jan 3, 2006 EHRLICH HAS FAILED ON HIGHER EDUCATION “Investing in higher education is the most important thing we can do for our future,” said Maryland Democratic Party chair Terry Lierman, “and Governor Ehrlich has failed Maryland families and Maryland’s young people looking to fulfill their dream of getting a college degree.” Ehrlich made... more...

Jan 2, 2006 EHRLICH'S JUVENILE INJUSTICE More than six months after Governor Ehrlich announced the closure of the Charles H. Hickey, Jr. School in Parkville, the condition of the state’s juvenile justice system remains a disaster of confusion, chaos and uncertainty. This afternoon Ehrlich is visiting the Hickey campus to talk about... more...

Dec 20, 2005 GOP BUDGET DISASTER Early yesterday morning, the Republican-led House passed their budget bill cutting $41.6 billion in federal investments over the course of the next five years. “The budget is a moral document that speaks volumes about our priorities as a nation,” said Maryland Democratic Party Chair Terry... more...

Dec 18, 2005 MARYLAND DEMS DEMAND ACTION ON MINIMUM WAGE, HEALTH CARE This week, Maryland Democratic Party Chair Terry Lierman made a strong statement about his party’s priorities for 2006. “Democrats are the party of fairness,” said Lierman. “Democrats stand for families and for a better future.” more...

Dec 15, 2005 MARYLAND DEMOCRATIC BUSINESS COUNCIL LAUNCHED “The goals of Democrats in Maryland and the goals of the business community are very much the same,” said Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith during his keynote address at the launch of the Maryland Democratic Business Council on Thursday. Smith outlined Democrats’ steadfast support for public... more...

Dec 1, 2005 WORLD AIDS DAY Today, as we reflect on the 18th World AIDS day, we must stop and remember those lives lost from this horrific epidemic that has affected more than 41 million people and their families throughout the world. It was 25 years ago that the epidemic first entered the public consciousness, although... more...

Nov 30, 2005 BUSH, STEELE STAND TOGETHER “President Bush is barnstorming across the U.S., campaigning for candidates that support his agenda,” said Maryland Democratic Party Chair Terry Lierman after Bush appeared at a midday fundraiser for Maryland’s Republican Lieutenant Governor Michael Steele today. “We cannot afford to give... more...

Nov 18, 2005 GOP BUDGET CUTS PASS, GILCHREST VOTE DECISIVE Congressional Republicans, with the last minute support of Maryland Republican Congressman Wayne Gilchrest, passed a devastating array of spending cuts early this morning. “This bill will have disastrous consequences for Maryland’s middle class and working families,” says Lierman. “The House... more...

Nov 17, 2005 CLEAN AIR, NOT HOT AIR “Governor Ehrlich is more interested in hot air than clean air,” said Terry Lierman, Maryland Democratic Party Chair, responding to Ehrlich’s announcement this morning of a new air pollution rule. “This Governor has fought against every major clean air initiative over the past three years. Now... more...

Nov 14, 2005 HOUSE OF RUTH HOLIDAY COAT DRIVE

The Maryland Democratic Party is sponsoring a coat drive through mid-December. All coats collected will be donated to the House of Ruth Maryland, one of the nation’s most comprehensive domestic violence centers. Every year, 10,000... more...

Nov 11, 2005 HONORING OUR VETERANS Today we honor all the men and women who have worn the uniform of the U.S. Armed Forces. They are guardians of the freedom, security, and democracy we hold dear as Americans. Maryland is home to nearly half-a-million veterans, and almost three thousand Marylanders are now serving in Iraq and... more...

Nov 10, 2005 EHRLICH, STEELE MUST STAND UP FOR MARYLAND, NOT WITH BUSH AND NATIONAL GOP As the U.S. House of Representatives prepares to vote on a devastating array of spending cuts, thousands of Maryland families are looking to Governor Ehrlich and Lieutenant Governor Steele for leadership and are counting on them to stand up for our State. It’s time that we put people before... more...

Nov 8, 2005 REPUBLICAN CUTS GUT HIGHER EDUCATION, STIFLE OPPORTUNITY “Investing in education is the key to a sound economic future,” said Maryland Democratic Party Terry Lierman, “and the Republican leaders in Congress are compromising our future and limiting the opportunities available to a whole generation of young people.” Lierman added that Robert Ehrlich and... more...

Nov 7, 2005 ONE YEAR UNTIL ELECTION DAY! One year from today we will go to the polls to elect a Governor, a United States Senator and a whole host of state, county and local leaders. Every vote will help chart the direction of our State for years to come. There is a lot at stake, but one thing is for certain: we can not afford to... more...

Nov 3, 2005 GOP CUTS LEAVE MILLIONS BEHIND This week, Republican leaders in the U.S. Senate and U.S. House are launching a full-scale assault on the American people, pushing a devastating package of budget cuts that will disproportionately harm “legal immigrants, persons of color, and individuals who are poor, sick or otherwise in need,”... more...

Oct 28, 2005 MDP SUPPORTS LAWSUIT SEEKING HEALTH CARE COVERAGE FOR SICK CHILDREN “Marylanders should be ashamed of the never ending assault on people who cannot afford the basic necessities of life,” said Maryland Democratic Party Chair Terry Lierman. “When will this blatant injustice end?” Lierman’s statement comes as the Maryland Democratic Party announced its support of... more...

Oct 27, 2005 EHRLICH STUMPS FOR FELLOW BUSH BUDDY JERRY KILGORE Maryland’s Republican Governor Robert L. Ehrlich is next door in Virginia today campaigning for fellow Bush pal and right-wing diehard Jerry Kilgore, the Republican candidate for Governor of Virginia. Here are five obvious (to use a favorite Ehrlich term) reasons why Marylanders are alarmed by... more...

Oct 20, 2005 STEELE HAS NO CREDIBILITY ON VOTER RIGHTS Republican Lieutenant Governor Michael Steele appeared before a U.S. House Judiciary subcommittee this morning to claim a steadfast commitment to voter rights. Unfortunately, Steele’s record tells an alarming and vastly different story. On May 20, 2005, the Ehrlich/Steele Administration vetoed... more...

Sep 8, 2005 DELAY VISIT TO MD HIGHLIGHTS EHRLICH/STEELE TIES TO BUSH, NATIONAL GOP Embattled House Majority Leader Tom DeLay is coming to Carroll County, Maryland tonight, raising money for local Republicans and further highlighting the deep connections between the Ehrlich/Steele administration and the Bush administration and DeLay’s allies in Congress. “It’s alarming how far... more...

Sep 7, 2005 DEMOCRATS, REPUBLICANS UNITE FOR HURRICANE RELIEF The Maryland Democratic and Republican Parties today announced a bipartisan effort to provide relief to those affected by the devastation of Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf Coast region. There will be four locations available throughout Maryland for people to drop off goods. The locations are:... more...

Sep 1, 2005 BWI THURGOOD MARSHALL AIRPORT: WE CAN ALL BE PROUD Yesterday’s decision by the Maryland Board of Public Works to rename our State’s largest airport in honor of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall is “a fitting recognition for a man who was a pioneer of the civil rights movement, a tenacious defender of justice, and an inspiration to all... more...

Sep 1, 2005 HURRICANE KATRINA RELIEF EFFORTS Millions of Americans have had their lives, communities and livelihoods turned upside down in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.Our State and our nation are at our best when we join hands as one community and remember that we are all in this together. Our fellow citizens in Louisiana, Mississippi... more...

Aug 31, 2005 MARYLAND ON THE WRONG TRACK UNDER EHRLICH, STEELE The Census Bureau’s annual report, "Income, Poverty and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2004," reveals that Maryland is moving in the wrong direction since Governor Ehrlich and Lieutenant Governor Steele took office in January, 2003. "The economic well-being of our state has... more...

Aug 26, 2005 GOVERNOR "BAD AIR"-LICH STRIKES AGAIN Maryland Governor ROBERT EHRLICH is following the playbook of his "very good friend", President George W. Bush, and refusing to participate in a common sense, cooperative plan to protect our health and the health of the environment around us. What's more, Ehrlich's "record on air pollution has... more...

Aug 26, 2005 BUSH & EHRLICH NOT MAKING THE GRADE President Bush and his good friend Governor Robert Ehrlich have made it harder for Maryland students to go to college. Bush has failed to keep his promise to increase Pell Grants and other need-based financial aid programs, and Governor Ehrlich has presided over a nearly 40% increase in college... more...

Aug 23, 2005 WASHINGTON POST EDITORIAL -- MR. EHRLICH'S SUMMER MARYLAND GOV. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. loves appearing in taxpayer-funded television ads that purport to show how hard he is working for the state. So let's take a look at just how hard he's been working this summer. more...

Aug 13, 2005 PROTECT, DON'T PRIVATIZE, SOCIAL SECURITY Saturday, August 13th was the 70th anniversary of Social Security. The program has been a great source of stability, strength and independence for all Americans. Our Democratic leaders need your help in standing up to PROTECT, NOT PRIVATIZE Social Security. Please visit... more...

Jul 20, 2005 BUSH, EHRLICH FAIL TO PROTECT THE PORT OF BALTIMORE The Port of Baltimore is a vital center of America’s trade and transportation network, but you’d never know it from the inadequate resources and ineffective management afforded the Port by the Bush and Ehrlich administrations. “President Bush and Governor Ehrlich will stand side-by-side today... more...

Jul 18, 2005 MARYLAND DEMOCRATS RAISE RECORD FUNDS Maryland Democratic Party Chair Terry Lierman announced today that the Party raised over $700,000 during the first six months of this year. “The Democratic Party is thriving,” said Lierman. “Our grassroots fundraising and organizing, at events, on the Internet, and in communities across the... more...

Jul 14, 2005 SUSPEND ROVE'S SECURITY CLEARANCE -- SIGN THE LETTER! Karl Rove has abused this privilege and his security clearance should be immediately suspended. Please join me and your fellow Marylanders in signing a letter to John Negroponte, Director of National Intelligence, asking him to immediately suspend Rove’s security clearance pending the completion... more...

Jul 13, 2005 MICHAEL STEELE, WANT TO BE A LEADER? TELL ROVE TO COME CLEAN “Why won’t Karl Rove come clean about his breach of national security and his violation of a government employee’s personal privacy and safety?,” asked Terry Lierman, Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party, echoing concerns expressed in the media and by citizens across Maryland and the United... more...

Jul 13, 2005 EHRLICH "ABYSMAL" ON HIGHER EDUCATION Maryland Democratic Party Chair Terry Lierman calls it “outrageous and hypocritical” that Governor Robert Ehrlich is appearing before the “Hispanic Youth Symposium” this afternoon at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). “Robert Ehrlich has slammed the door on thousands of young... more...

Jun 23, 2005 BUSH SPREADS INSECURITY ABOUT SOCIAL SECURITY President George W. Bush played traveling salesman in Maryland this morning, peddling his Social Security privatization scam that could decimate future benefits and put the vital system at risk. “The President’s privatization plan would bring insecurity and uncertainty to all lower and middle... more...

Jun 23, 2005 MARYLAND DEMOCRATIC PARTY LAUNCHES WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP NETWORK The Maryland Democratic Party will launch the Women’s Leadership Network (WLN) on Saturday, June 25, 2005 at Prince George’s Community College in Largo. The WLN kickoff will feature a presentation on the women’s vote by national Democratic pollster Celinda Lake and a professionally-moderated... more...

Jun 16, 2005 EHRLICH AND STEELE HANG MARYLAND WORKERS OUT TO DRY

Maryland Democratic Party Chair Terry Lierman reacted angrily to the stunning disclosure today that state-run offices responsible for enforcing child labor, minimum wage and prevailing wage laws will be closing, even after the legislature passed a bill directing the Governor to keep... more...

Jun 15, 2005 MICHAEL STEELE FOR U.S. SENATE? “In 2002, Michael Steele challenged Marylanders to ‘just give me four years’ to prove his effectiveness,” said Terry Lierman, Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party. “Now his term has passed the half-way mark and Steele and Governor Ehrlich have accomplished little besides mismanaging the state... more...

Jun 9, 2005 TEST OF CHARACTER FOR MICHAEL STEELE

Michael Steele has failed an important test of character by aligning himself with author and propagandist Michael Zak's dangerous, deceptive and racially divisive commentary. Steele must immediately disavow Zak's offensive, outrageous remarks and he should withdraw his endorsement of Zak's... more...

Jun 1, 2005 EHRLICH'S BAD AIR DAY “Governor Ehrlich has failed to take advantage of a golden opportunity to help clean our air and water, protect public health, and improve our quality of life,” said Maryland Democratic Party Chair Terry Lierman, responding to Ehrlich’s decision yesterday to prevent Attorney General Curran from... more...

May 27, 2005

MEMORIAL DAY TRIBUTE: HONORING OUR FALLEN HEROES AND HEROINES
This Memorial Day, Maryland and our Nation will unite in honoring the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. The freedoms, rights and ideals we cherish as Americans are gifts granted us by everyone who has worn the uniform of the United States Armed Services....

May 26, 2005 LIERMAN DEMANDS REPUBLICANS DISAVOW "HATE SPEECH" “Radical Republican rhetoric has hit a new low,” said Terry Lierman, Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party, responding to author Michael Zak’s comments at the Calvert County Lincoln Day Dinner, which included his calling the Ku Klux Klan the “Hamas of the Democratic Party” and claiming that... more...

May 20, 2005 DEMOCRATS SWEEP HAGERSTOWN CITY COUNCIL RACES Yesterday, Hagerstown election officials certified the results of Tuesday’s city council elections, and Democratic candidates emerged victorious in all five City Council contests. Incumbent Democratic council members Kristin B. Aleshire, Lewis C. Metzner and Penny M. Nigh retained their seats,... more...

May 20, 2005 Ehrlich Vetoes, Maryland Loses “Another day, another distressing defeat for fairness and opportunity for Marylanders at the hands of the Ehrlich administration,” said Terry Lierman, Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party, responding to news that the Governor will veto the Medical Decision Making Act and kill a $1 increase in... more...

May 19, 2005 Latino Delegates Demand Dismissal of Ehrlich Appointee Two Latino members of the Maryland General Assembly are calling on Governor Robert Ehrlich to immediately fire the chairman of the Governor’s 13-member Trial Courts Judicial Nominating Commission for Somerset, Wicomico and Worchester counties. Chairman William G. Duvall Jr., an Ehrlich... more...

May 19, 2005 EHRLICH CRUSHES FREE SPEECH Today, in a stunning display of disregard for the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, Governor Robert Ehrlich denied Maryland citizens attempting to protest his veto of a health care bill the right to free speech. more...

May 18, 2005 Dean Rally Energizes Maryland Democrats The Maryland Democratic Party brought together several hundred proud Democrats last night for a spirited rally – led by Democratic National Committee Chair Howard Dean – to kickoff the 2006 coordinated campaign. The terrific and diverse turnout included long-time Democratic activists, community... more...

May 13, 2005 Hey Governor...We're Still Waiting “More than 60,000 Maryland working families are waiting for Governor Ehrlich to do the right thing and sign the minimum wage increase,” said Terry Lierman, Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party. more...

May 7, 2005 NATIONAL REPUBLICANS PUSHING HARD FOR STEELE National Republican operatives tipped their hand in today’s Baltimore Sun, revealing that the Karl Rove political machine will be cranking full throttle to bring right-wing money and divisive tactics into Maryland in an effort to elect Michael Steele to the United State Senate. “We cannot let the... more...

Apr 29, 2005 HOWARD DEAN EVENT MAY 17! DNC Chair Howard Dean is coming to Maryland on May 17th to build excitement and raise money for the Maryland Democratic Party. All eyes will be on our state in the next two years as we work hard to elect a Democratic Governor and a Democratic U.S. Senator to replace Paul Sarbanes. Please join... more...

Apr 22, 2005 What on Earth is Governor Ehrlich Doing? April 22 is Earth Day -- and Governor Robert Ehrlich is using taxpayer dollars to run campaign style TV and radio ads that cover up his dismal record on the environment! Please join your fellow Marylanders in signing a petition telling Governor Ehrlich to stop cheating Maryland taxpayers, and... more...

Apr 12, 2005 Democrats Pass Measures Promoting Fairness and Opportunity The 2005 Maryland General Assembly session concluded with Democratic leaders in the Senate and House unified behind a positive legislative agenda giving critical support to working families, investing in public schools, safeguarding the environment, expanding voter access, and defending civil... more...

Apr 6, 2005 Ehrlich "Not Enthusiastic" About Raising Minimum Wage? Today’s news that the Maryland Senate approved a $1/hour increase in the minimum wage drew a distressing response from Governor Ehrlich’s spokesman – the Governor is “not enthusiastic” about the increase and prefers that such increases be handled at the federal level. more...

Apr 5, 2005 GOP Attack Machine Strikes Again Ehrlich’s Request for Respect and Civility is Now a Distant Memory... In today’s Baltimore Sun, John Kane, Governor Ehrlich’s hand-picked GOP Party Chair, called Democratic leaders in Maryland “left leaning liberal bastards” and “bozos,” and suggested that they “grow up” rather than continue to... more...

Mar 28, 2005 The Governor's Foster Care Fiasco Over the weekend, the Baltimore Sun and Washington Post reported that a former employee had communicated substantive concerns to the Governor and his Cabinet about the sad state of Maryland's foster care system. Our foster care programs are in place to serve children- their lives and livelihoods... more...

Mar 25, 2005 Republicans Shamelessly Play Politics in Schiavo Case Like me and most Americans, I am sure you were disgusted at the political grandstanding of Tom DeLay and Republicans in Congress in the tragic and very personal situation of Terri Schiavo. more...

Mar 23, 2005 House Republican Budget Devastating to Maryland The 2006 budget passed last week by the U.S. House, and SUPPORTED BY MARYLAND REPUBLICAN CONGRESSMEN ROSCOE BARTLETT AND WAYNE GILCHREST, is devastating to our State. The Republican budget cuts programs critical to our quality of life, our children's futures and the health and well being of all... more...

Mar 21, 2005 DEMOCRATIC LEADERS HOLD TOWN HALL MEETINGS ON SOCIAL SECURITY "Protect, Not Privatize" Top Maryland Democrats are reaching out to their constituents by hosting a series of town hall meetings to present the facts about Social Security and to discuss strengthening the program and protecting benefits. more...

Mar 18, 2005 EHRLICH CONTINUES STEFFEN INVESTIGATION UNDER MURKY CLOUD OF DECEPTION Top Democrat Demands Answers to Key Questions “Yesterday Governor Robert Ehrlich delivered a demeaning, condescending letter outlining in characteristic double-speak his terms for an investigation into the questionable hiring and firing practices of his Administration,” said Maryland... more...

Mar 11, 2005 Statement from Terry Lierman Chair, Maryland Democratic Party Concerning Senator Sarbanes, Paul Sarbanes has been a giant in state and national politics since first coming to Congress in 1970. His hard work and dedication to improving the livelihood of every citizen of Maryland has left an indelible mark on our State, on the U.S. Senate, on America and our world. more...

Mar 7, 2005 DEMOCRATIC LEADERS HOLD TOWN MEETINGS ON SOCIAL SECURITY, FIGHT TO STRENGTHEN AND NOT PRIVATIZE THE SYSTEM DEMOCRATIC LEADERS HOLD TOWN MEETINGS ON SOCIAL SECURITY, FIGHT TO STRENGTHEN AND NOT PRIVATIZE THE SYSTEM Top Maryland Democrats are reaching out to their constituents by hosting a series of town hall meetings to discuss strengthening Social Security and protecting benefits. more...

Mar 4, 2005 EHRLICH/STEFFEN COVER UP CONTINUES - Lierman Calls on Finney to Recuse Himself from Steffen Case. New documents brought to light yesterday further demonstrate that only an independent investigation will get to the bottom of the shady dealings of Joseph Steffen and the Ehrlich Administration. more...

Mar 1, 2005 DEMOCRATS BLAST PRESIDENT BUSH & GOVERNOR EHRLICH’S DOG AND PONY SHOW’ IN ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY Category: Economy and Jobs
Republicans trying to hide their terrible workforce development record. Maryland voters demand results not Bush & Ehrlich’s empty ‘campaign’ rhetoric. Annapolis – “President Bush and Governor Ehrlich have no shame,” said Terry Lierman, Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party. “After... more...

Feb 25, 2005 HELP MARYLAND’S ECONOMY: ASK EHRLICH TO RESIGN Category: Economy and Jobs
Democrats say Ehrlich policies are bad for business, criticize Governor’s poor hiring practices Annapolis - "Yesterday Maryland’s economy took another hit when the Port of Baltimore’s outstanding administrator resigned due to Governor Ehrlich’s destructive mismanagement," said Terry Lierman,... more...

Feb 24, 2005 STATE PARTY CHAIR FIGHTS FOR VOTER RIGHTS Lierman Goes Before Senate Committee to Defend Maryland Voters Maryland Democratic Party Chair Terry Lierman testified today before the Maryland Senate Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee on behalf of voters across the State. more...

Feb 11, 2005 TOP DEMOCRAT URGES STATE EMPLOYEES TO REPORT IMPROPER ACTIVITIES Lierman Decries GOP Attempts to Deflect Scandal
ANNAPOLIS – Maryland Democratic Party Chair Terry Lierman is asking state employees, their families and associates to contact their state legislators to report any questionable activities that may be taking place using taxpayer funded equipment... more...

Feb 10, 2005 EHRLICH, ADMINISTRATION MUST FACE INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION Annapolis – Maryland Democratic Party Chair Terry Lierman called on Governor Ehrlich to back up his promise to "get to the bottom" of the Joseph Steffen scandal by immediately creating an independent investigative process. Lierman also demanded that Ehrlich and his aides do everything necessary... more...

Feb 9, 2005 WHAT DID EHRLICH KNOW AND WHEN DID HE KNOW IT? Annapolis – Maryland Democratic Party Chair Terry Lierman blasted Governor Ehrlich and his Administration for their reported dirty tricks campaign. “Once again Ehrlich and his staff are on the defensive because of their offensive behavior. While Maryland faces many challenges, Governor Ehrlich... more...

Feb 4, 2005 Maryland Democratic Party Strongly Behind Bill to Extend Minority Business Maryland Democratic Party Chair Terry Lierman joined members of the Legislative Black Caucus and Women’s Caucus today in calling for swift passage of a bill being drafted by Legislative Black Caucus President Delegate Rudolph C. Cane (D-Dorchester and Wicomico) to extend the Minority Business... more...

Jan 20, 2005 EHRLICH APPOINTMENT SIGNALS EXTREMIST SHIFT BY GOVERNOR Annapolis - "The appointment of Jim Crawford to the Department of Business and Economic Development despite Crawford’s strong opposition to the State’s mission to create jobs and promote minority contract and hiring practice initiatives signals an extremist shift by the Ehrlich Administration,”... more...

Jan 14, 2005 DEMOCRATS SAY POLL SHOWS EHRLICH IS IN SERIOUS TROUBLE ANNAPOLIS- A new poll published by the Baltimore Sun says that more Marylanders would vote for "s omeone else" than re-elect Governor Robert L. Ehrlich for a second term. "Poll after poll after poll shows that if the election were held today Governor Ehrlich would likely lose," said Terry... more...

Jan 11, 2005 STATE DEMOCRATS CRITICIZE GOVERNOR EHRLICH FOR ‘DO NOTHING’ AGENDA ANNAPOLIS—At the Maryland Democratic Party’s annual legislative luncheon, State Democratic Party chair Terry Lierman told fellow Democrats that Governor Ehrlich will be held accountable for his failure to compromise, his inability to lead, constant partisan politicking and his failure to put... more...

Jan 10, 2005 DEMOCRATS TO FILE ETHICS COMPLAINT AGAINST MARYLAND GOP ANNAPOLIS — On Tuesday, the Maryland Democratic Party will file a formal complaint with the State Ethics Commission against the Maryland Republican Party for engaging in lobbying activities while failing to register as a regulated “lobbying entity” as required by law. In the Washington Post, the... more...

Jan 9, 2005 DEMOCRATIC CHAIR CALLS ON GOVERNOR EHRLICH TO PULL ILLEGAL ADS ANNAPOLIS—In a letter sent to Maryland State Prosecutor Robert A. Rohrbaugh, the Maryland Democratic Party urged an immediate investigation of an illegal lobbying campaign by the Maryland Republican Party. The Maryland Republican Party has purchased at least $25,000 worth of illegal advertising... more...

Jan 6, 2005 DEMOCRATS HIT BACK ON MISLEADING GOP RADIO AD: ‘Governor should tell the truth about taxes’ ANNAPOLIS— “Governor Ehrlich refuses to close loopholes on corporations and HMO’s, yet has no problem raising taxes on working families,” said Terry Lierman Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party in response to a radio and print ad campaign unveiled by the State Republican Party. The radio and... more...

Jan 4, 2005 DOCTORS ENDORSE DEMOCRATS’ MED-MAL BILL: Ehrlich alone in opposition to measure; still refusing to compromise ANNAPOLIS—At a press conference today, representatives from the State Medical Society (MedChi) and the Maryland Hospital Association endorsed the compromise measure passed by the Democratic-controlled Legislature to curb medical malpractice costs. Doctors and Hospitals urged Governor Ehrlich to... more...

Dec 29, 2004 MARYLAND DEMOCRATS SAY GOVERNOR EHRLICH SHOULD NOT BREAK HIS PROMISE TO HELP PATIENTS AND DOCTORS. DEMOCRATS TELL HIM TO STOP PLAYING GAMES AND SIGN MEDICAL MALPRACTICE BILL. Annapolis – “Governor Ehrlich’s threat to veto the Legislature’s comprehensive medical malpractice bill is right out of his Washington political playbook --- dither around with no resolve then blame everyone for his failures. Doesn’t the Governor understand that as a result of his failure to... more...

Dec 22, 2004 MD DEMOCRATS URGE GOVERNOR EHRLICH TO STOP PLAYING POLITICS WITH PATIENTS, DOCTORS AND MEDICAL MALPRACTICE ANNAPOLIS — Citing the Governor’s call for a special session just days before doctors’ insurance rate rise at the end of the year, Terry Lierman, Chairman of the Maryland Democratic Party said, “When an emergency looms for months, a good business leader or Governor doesn’t wait until three days... more...

Dec 15, 2004 EHRLICH IGNORES WASTEFUL SPENDING BY STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION Annapolis — Following revelations of widespread wasteful spending by employees of three state government agencies totaling over $1.4 million, state Democrats were shocked to learn the state employees are still authorized to use state issued credit cards. State Democrats called on the Ehrlich... more...

Dec 14, 2004 Terry Lierman, New Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party Terry Lierman was elected Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party in December 2004 after three decades of leadership in public policy, business, community service and political organizing. Throughout his distinguished career, Terry has been a policy and political advisor to Democratic leaders in... more...

Sep 3, 2004 STATEMENT REGARDING GOVERNOR EHRLICH’S CAMPAIGN
TO MANIPULATE THE STATE ELECTIONS PROCESS Ehrlich and the GOP have illegally removed the State's nationally respected elections administrator two months before Election Day for the sole purpose of manipulating the elections process in Maryland. Ehrlich and the Republicans have no shame. more...

Aug 30, 2004 Ehrlich Uses Race-Baiting Rhetoric at GOP Convention;
Democrats Demand Governor Apologize and Retract Statements ANNAPOLIS—While speaking to Maryland GOP Delegates at a meeting at the Republican National Convention, Governor Ehrlich called Democrats “racist” and added that the NAACP convention was “racist to its core”. The following is a statement from Maryland Democratic Party Chairman Isiah Leggett in... more...

Aug 26, 2004 Ehrlich Administration Says it is Using $2.7 Million
in State Toursim Funds for Political Advertising;
Democrats Demand Ehrlich Pull the Ads ANNAPOLIS—According to the Washington Post, a high ranking Ehrlich Administration official said the State’s new $2.7 million tourism advertising campaign is a “…time-tested marketing technique, to get out the governor's message…” The Governor’s recently appointed Director of Strategic... more...

Aug 25, 2004 State GOP Leaders Refuse to Publish Names of Convention Delegates;
Democrats demand full disclosure; ‘What is Gov. Ehrlich hiding?’ ANNAPOLIS—With just days before the Republican National Convention, the Maryland State Republican Party has still not published a complete list of Convention Delegates. The GOP convention begins on Monday, August 30, but sources in contact with State GOP leadership say they will not publicly... more...

Aug 16, 2004 Democrats want Guarantee that no U.S. Citizen will be erroneously removed from the State Voter Registration lists The Maryland Democratic Party wants a guarantee from the State Board of Elections that it will not remove a voter from the rolls unless they can prove, without question, that the voter is not a U.S. citizen. This demand is in reaction to the Board allegation — without disclosing evidence — that... more...

Aug 3, 2004 Democrats urge Governor Ehrlich to replace Ron Smith as host of WBAL Radio's 'Stateline': Smith’s wife is now a high-paid employee of the Ehrlich Administration ANNAPOLIS— After learning that Smith’s wife is now a high-paid employee of the Ehrlich administration, the Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party is calling on Governor Ehrlich to ask WBAL Radio to replace Ron Smith as the host of the Governor’s bi-monthly radio show “Stateline with the Governor”. more...

Jul 15, 2004 LEGGETT DEMANDS RESIGNATION OF U.S. ATTORNEY DIBIAGIO FOR MISUSE OF OFFICE AND POLITICAL WITCHHUNTS Category: Crime and Justice

DiBiagio directed his staff to push corruption indictments "by November" while violent crime and terrorism take a back seat.

Annapolis – Today Maryland Democratic Party Chairman Isiah Leggett demanded the resignation of U.S. Attorney Thomas M. DiBiagio. According... more...

Jul 15, 2004 LEGGETT DEMANDS RESIGNATION OF U.S. ATTORNEY DIBIAGIO
FOR MISUSE OF OFFICE AND POLITICAL WITCHHUNTS Category: Crime and Justice

DiBiagio directed his staff to push corruption indictments "by November" while violent crime and terrorism take a back seat.

Annapolis – Today Maryland Democratic Party Chairman Isiah Leggett demanded the resignation of U.S. Attorney Thomas M. DiBiagio.... more...

Jul 1, 2004 GOV. EHRLICH’S CAR TAX BEGINS TOMORROW Grassroots activists seek to educate voters about new taxes; Debunking Ehrlich’s Anti-Tax Myth Starting July 1, the beginning of the fiscal year, car owners will pay on average $47 more to register their vehicle with the Motor Vehicle Administration. It will cost SUV and truck owners $72... more...

Apr 30, 2004 Democratic Party Urges Governor Ehrlich to ask Sinclair to air Nightline “Sinclair has a dubious history of improper involvement with politics and once again they have crossed the line,” said Chairman Ike Leggett, a Vietnam veteran. “By attempting to deny over a million Americans the right to view a tribute to our American heroes, Sinclair has taken partisan... more...

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