Write-In Jim Rutledge for Attorney General
By: M.R. Newman (Diary) | October 22nd at 09:33 PM |
Attorney General Doug Gansler (D) is one thing – a politician. He is currently using the post of Attorney General to enforce his political views on the people of Maryland. In March, I wrote an article on the topic after he, by decree, changed the status of same-sex marriages performed outside of Maryland. This is not his job, it’s that of the legislature and shows | Read More »
Spotlight Baltimore County: Ryan Nawrocki for County Council District 6
By: M.R. Newman (Diary) | October 18th at 08:41 PM |
Baltimore County District 6 is currently represented by a rather conservative Democrat, Joe Bartenfelder. Bartenfelder decided to instead of run for reelection – run for County Executive. What happened was that fellow County Councilman Kevin Kamenetz decided to plaster the TV with nasty, negative advertising against Bartenfelder…and it worked. Since then, Bartenfelder has been seen with Republicans in the County and has endorsed without actually | Read More »
Spotlight Baltimore County: Richard Reinhardt for Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: M.R. Newman (Diary) | October 15th at 06:23 PM |
Baltimore County’s Clerk of the Circuit Court is an important role that, sadly, is not as visible as some of the flashier posts like County Executive or County Council. The Clerk serves an important function in the county ensuring smooth operations of the Circuit Court. On the Democratic side you have Julie Ensor – a former Orphan’s Court judge who resigned ~9 months before her | Read More »
Spotlight Baltimore County: David Marks for District 5
By: M.R. Newman (Diary) | October 13th at 08:12 PM |
Baltimore County District 5 is currently represented by Vincent Gardina. Gardina is a conservative Democrat who has gained a ridiculous pension before deciding to retire after his multiple terms. Against Gardina, it would be a difficult race – but in an open seat anything can happen. The Democrats nominated commercial insurance broker Mike Ertel. He’s a Teacher’s Union endorsed candidate who has a platform filled | Read More »
2010 Candidate Interview: Rick Hellberg (R-PA)
By: M.R. Newman (Diary) | October 5th at 09:29 PM |
Rick Hellberg is hoping to take down Democratic incumbent, Chaka Fattah, in Pennsylvania’s 2nd Congressional District. What makes Fattah notable is the fact that he wants to tax each of your ATM and other bank transactions. Hellberg is a business owner and non-profit board member with a solid, conservative platform. I asked him if he’d be willing to answer some questions and below are his | Read More »
2010 Candidate Interview: Ryan Nawrocki (R-MD)
By: M.R. Newman (Diary) | October 4th at 11:52 AM |
Ryan Nawrocki is a Republican candidate in a Councilmanic District ripe for the taking – a conservative leaning district being currently represented by a conservative Democrat…who’s not running for reelection. Nawrocki is a younger, father of one who is a lifetime resident of Baltimore County. He was a spokesperson in the Ehrlich administration, the youngest person appointed to a post, and currently serves as a | Read More »
Spotlight Baltimore County: Ken Holt for County Executive
By: M.R. Newman (Diary) | September 30th at 08:11 PM |
Every four years, the people of Baltimore County get to select their County Executive. Democrat Jim Smith is term limited, so the seat is open this year. On the Democratic side, you have County Council member Kevin Kamenetz. On the Republican side, we have former Delegate and local businessman Ken Holt. Based on a review of the race – I like our chances. Kamenetz is | Read More »
2010 Candidate Interview: Raymond Boccelli (R-MD)
By: M.R. Newman (Diary) | September 27th at 12:22 PM |
I’m going to say this up front – Raymond Boccelli is a highly qualified candidate for Baltimore County Sheriff. He’s a 15 year veteran of the Baltimore County Police force. While on the force, he received numerous awards including Distinguished Service Award, Governor’s Certificate for Crime Prevention, Commanders Award, several Unit Citations, Emergency Service Awards and Certificates of Appreciation. He also served in multiple capacities | Read More »
Draft John Bolton 2012
By: M.R. Newman (Diary) | September 17th at 08:10 PM |
I’m going to start the movement right now. Former United Nations Ambassador is an articulate spokesman for conservatism. He’s got a great presence and an even better mustache. I say we draft him for 2012. No, not for President – here in Maryland for US Senate. Bolton is currently a resident of Bethesda, Maryland. He’s lived in Maryland for a good portion of his life, | Read More »
Why I Will Vote for Eric Wargotz
By: M.R. Newman (Diary) | September 15th at 09:25 PM |
A while back, I wrote an article explaining why I wasn’t planning to vote for Eric Wargotz in the primary. Since that point – quite a few things have changed, not the least of which is the fact that he won the primary for US Senate. I congratulate Dr. Wargotz on his primary victory and plan to vote for him in the general election. What | Read More »