Former U-Md. b-ball star Greivis Vasquez voices support for gubernatorial candidate Bob Ehrlich

Seeded on Fri Jun 25, 2010 11:57 AM EDT (Examiner)

Last night former University of Maryland basketball star Greivis Vasquez was drafted in the first round by the NBA's Memphis Grizzlies. Today Vasquez gives his support for Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob Ehrlich.

elections, politics, maryland, republicans, college-basketball

Jimmy Carter redux

Seeded on Thu Jun 24, 2010 10:37 AM EDT (Examiner)

Wednesday afternoon the Wall Street Journal published an article detailing how the American people are losing confidence in President Barack Obama based on recent polling.

carter, politics, obama, foreign-policy, polling

Maryland AG Gansler to BP: Pay up if oil reaches the East Coast

Seeded on Tue Jun 22, 2010 11:43 AM EDT (Examiner)

On Monday Maryland Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler was the lead signer of a group of attorneys general asking BP to pay up if oil from the Gulf spill should reach the East Coast.

energy, democrats, politics, maryland, bp-oil-spill

Should Baltimore police be wearing headphones on the job?

Seeded on Fri Jun 11, 2010 12:54 PM EDT (Examiner)

Last night around 10:45 p.m. I was driving on Maryland Avenue in the city when I happened to notice a Baltimore police officer walking on the sidewalk. He was in full uniform, had on his sidearm, and surprisingly he also had white ear bud headphones in his ears.

politics, police, crime, baltimore

Baltimore jails house highest proportion of population in the nation

Seeded on Thu Jun 10, 2010 10:51 AM EDT (Examiner)

According to recent research by the Justice Policy Institute, the city of Baltimore has the highest percentage of the area's population in jail when compared to almost 20 other facilities in the country.

taxes, drugs, politics, prison, baltimore

Required weekend readings: Elena Kagan's college theses

Seeded on Fri May 21, 2010 8:50 AM EDT (Examiner)

On June 28th, confirmation hearings will begin for prospective Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan. With a little over a month to go before the hearings begin, one has plenty of time to review her college theses in order to get a glimpse of her views on jurisprudence.

politics, supreme-court, elena-kagan, supreme-court-related-articles, use-supreme-court

For Baltimore, Arts District Offers Hope

Seeded on Wed May 19, 2010 1:00 PM EDT (The New York Times)

BALTIMORE — On a recent Sunday afternoon, the Camden Yards complex, containing Oriole Park and the Sports Legends Museum, was crowded. So was the 1st Mariner Arena, where the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey circus was performing.

baltimore, arts

Correlation between Richard Blumenthal's Marine Reserve unit and election failures for Democrats

Seeded on Tue May 18, 2010 9:02 PM EDT (Examiner)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Located on the banks of the Anacostia River is Naval Support Facility Anacostia, home of the Marine Corps Reserves' 4th Civil Affairs Group.

senate, connecticut, politics, marine-corps

Maryland ranks as 10th worst state in 'underwater mortgages'

Seeded on Thu May 13, 2010 10:42 AM EDT (Examiner)

In the first quarter of 2010, Maryland ranked as the 10th worst state in terms of its "underwater mortgage" percentage – roughly 27%.

business, real-estate, maryland

Details on my police ride-along in Carroll County, Maryland

Seeded on Wed May 12, 2010 2:13 AM EDT (Examiner)

Recently I had a chance to go on a police ride-along in Carroll County, Maryland. The county is mostly a rural area and the patrol route was south of Westminster, the county seat.

politics, maryland, crime

$175,000 a year is not enough for Congresswoman Donna Edwards (D-Md.)

Seeded on Wed May 5, 2010 1:57 PM EDT (Examiner)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – During this recession many Marylanders have struggled. Some have cut back their spending and leisure activities. Several have experienced furloughs. Others have taken on second jobs to make ends meet.

democrats, politics, house, maryland

How did O'Malley (D-Md.) go from the worst governor in America to the best?

Seeded on Mon May 3, 2010 10:54 AM EDT (Examiner)

Last week as Governor Martin O'Malley (D-Md.) launched his reelection campaign, Lieutenant Governor Anthony Brown found a moment to say a few kind words about his superior.

taxes, politics, maryland, campaigns

Baltimore likely to impose tax increases and new taxes

Seeded on Mon Apr 26, 2010 7:50 AM EDT (Examiner)

BALTIMORE, Md. – Aimed at offsetting the $121 million deficit, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake's new revenue-enhancement bills include many tax increases and new taxes for the city.

taxes, democrats, politics, baltimore

Video: 'Obama's Deal' by Frontline details health care battle

Seeded on Thu Apr 15, 2010 12:04 PM EDT (Examiner)

Earlier this week PBS's Frontline series broadcast "Obama's Deal" detailing the health care overhaul battle from start to finish. Produced by Michael Kirk, the hour-long documentary gives an insider view of the controversial and ambitious law.

politics, health-care, obama

Video: Prince George's County, Maryland cops beat College Park student

Seeded on Tue Apr 13, 2010 12:06 PM EDT (Examiner)

COLLEGE PARK, Md. – After the University of Maryland men's basketball team beat Duke on March 3, many students took to the streets to celebrate the big win.

police, maryland

President Obama bows to Chinese President Hu Jintao

Seeded on Tue Apr 13, 2010 1:24 AM EDT (Examiner)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – During the Nuclear Security Summit Monday, President Barack Obama greeted Chinese President Hu Jintao with a slight bow and a handshake. However, the Chinese president did not bow and instead kept an upright posture during the handshake.

politics, nuclear-arms, obama, foreign-policy

CQ changes rating on Maryland gubernatorial race, Cook Political Report too

Seeded on Thu Apr 8, 2010 1:40 PM EDT (Examiner)

ROCKVILLE, Md. – As former Republican governor Robert Ehrlich launched his bid for governor again Wednesday, many political analysts were already at work evaluating the gubernatorial race.

politics, maryland, republicans

New book details the rise and fall of Sparrows Point's steel mill community in Maryland

Seeded on Mon Apr 5, 2010 10:30 AM EDT (Examiner)

Dundalk native Deborah Rudacille's new book Roots of Steel details the rise and fall of the steel manufacturing community in Sparrows Point from a personal perspective.

politics, maryland, steel-mills

Fuel for the fire in Maryland's gubernatorial race

Seeded on Fri Apr 2, 2010 4:51 PM EDT (Examiner)

Under the leadership of Governor Martin O'Malley (D), the great state of Maryland hasn't had the best economic climate.

democrats, politics, economics, maryland, republicans

BarackObama.com selling t-shirts exclaiming 'Health Reform is a BFD'

Seeded on Thu Apr 1, 2010 7:37 AM EDT (Examiner)

Last week Vice President Joe Biden was so excited about health care reform passing that he remarked to President Barack Obama, "This is a big f***ing deal."

politics, obama

Be thankful Charm City is not like the Big Apple

Seeded on Wed Mar 31, 2010 1:30 PM EDT (Examiner)

For all its flaws and for its rough reputation, Baltimore is a pretty good city. Most residents don't need an incentive to do the right thing – such as taking their children to school, putting the trash out, or staying employed.

new-york, politics, poverty, baltimore, cash

How blockbusting (and bigotry) aided the downfall of Baltimore City

Seeded on Tue Mar 30, 2010 12:39 PM EDT (Examiner)

For any Marylander wondering why west Baltimore City and County are black, why Pikesville is Jewish, and why Baltimore County north of the city is white; Antero Pietila's book Not in My Neighborhood will be provide thought-provoking answers to such earnest questions.

politics, real-estate, maryland, baltimore, racism

Is Frank Kratovil (D-Md.) a friend of Congressional Republicans?

Seeded on Sun Mar 28, 2010 10:25 AM EDT (Examiner)

Sunday, the Washington Post published an article about Maryland Democratic Congressman Frank Kratovil claiming that he was an ally of the Republicans in Congress because of his voting record. The headline read: "House GOP often has an ally in Eastern Shore's Kratovil."

congress, democrats, politics, maryland

18-year-old Republican seeks nomination for Maryland comptroller

Seeded on Fri Mar 26, 2010 1:56 PM EDT (Examiner)

Baltimore County's Brendan Madigan filed last week for the Republican nomination for comptroller. Peter Franchot, a Democrat, is Maryland's current comptroller.

taxes, politics, economics, maryland, republicans

Blame FDR, not Obama for our new health care

Seeded on Wed Mar 24, 2010 3:24 AM EDT (Examiner)

As Congress voted yes earlier this week for the president's health care bill and as Obama signed the bill into law yesterday, many citizens may have been wondering: How did America get to this point?

politics, health-care, obama, roosevelt

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