Festivus 2010
By: M.R. Newman (Diary) | December 23rd at 06:34 PM |
This time every year, we gather around the metal pole and celebrate Festivus – the made up holiday from Seinfeld discussing our grievances. As is tradition – I will air mine. I’m disappointed in all of the following people. Harry Reid / Nancy Pelosi – Despite leading their respective caucuses to historic loses in the House and Senate, the two of them acted as though | Read More »
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MD GOP Chair Candidate Interview: Sam Hale
By: M.R. Newman (Diary) | November 20th at 07:59 PM |
Sam Hale is the 25 year old founder of the conservative action group the Maryland Society of Patriots. Hale is a conservative activist who was heavily involved in Brian Murphy’s primary campaign for Governor of Maryland. I asked him if he’d be willing to answer some questions on the issues facing the Maryland GOP and his platform if elected Chair of the Maryland GOP. His | Read More »
Draft Suggestion: Marlin Stutzman for IN-SEN
By: M.R. Newman (Diary) | November 16th at 11:52 AM |
In 2012, US Senator Dick Lugar (R-IN) will be 80 years old. Lugar has been serving in the US Senate since his first election in 1976, spanning the Presidencies of Carter, Reagan, Bush, Clinton, Bush, and now Obama. So far, Lugar is on track to run for reelection, but I honestly believe that the people of Indiana can do better. Lugar supports the DREAM Act | Read More »
2010 Candidate Interview: Ivan Shutinya (R-MD)
By: M.R. Newman (Diary) | October 27th at 08:25 PM |
Ivan Shutinya is a 29 year old lawyer running for Baltimore County Orphans Court Judge. Shutinya graduated magna cum laude from St. Mary’s College and in 2006, received a service award from the University of Maryland Law School as he graduated. While in college, he specifically studied family law – providing him with a good background for the role. Due to the economy, he was | Read More »
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 »