Wednesday, May 9, 2012
In an interview on ABC News, the president says he supports same-sex marriage. The issue is likely to go to referendum in Maryland this fall.
President Barack Obama picked the day after a decisive vote in North Carolina to announce that his "evolution" on the issue of same-sex marriage was complete—he now supports it. In an interview with ABC News on Wednesday, Obama said: I have to tell you that over the course of several years, as I have talked to friends and family and neighbors, when I think about members of my own staff who are in incredibly committed monogamous relationships, same-sex relationships, who are raising kids together, when I think about those soldiers or airmen or marines or sailors who are out there fighting on my behalf and yet feel constrained, even now that Don't Ask Don't Tell is gone, because they are not able to commit themselves in a marriage—at a …
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
The congressman stopped by the O'Malley Senior Activity Center during its vendor and flower sale.
Rep. John Sarbanes (D-3rd District) stopped by the O’Malley Senior Activity Center in Odenton Tuesday as part of an effort to recognize Older Americans Month. Sarbanes, who is seeking re-election in November, chatted with seniors during the center’s vendor fair and flower sale, and stressed their importance as a voting demographic. “They are a very active and engaged cohort,” Sarbanes said. “They pay a lot of attention to what’s happening out there and aren’t shy about expressing their views on things. It keeps you well-grounded to make sure you’re well-connected to the seniors in your district.” Sarbanes said that he has made an effort to inform seniors about issues on Capitol Hill that affect them, including provisions in the new health …
Sunday, April 8, 2012
A look at the biggest stories last week in Odenton and Severn.
Happy Easter, everyone! Another week is in the books. We began last week with some election news, followed a few crime stories and stopped to talk to an eager chef. It was a good week. Click on these links to get caught up. Romney Wins Maryland, Light Turnout at the Polls Most polling places in the area reported just a few hundred voters for the primary elections Tuesday. Mitt Romney emerged as the top vote-getter in the Republican primary for U.S. President. Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Sen. John Sarbanes (D-MD) held off challengers for their seats. Severn Man Charged In Robbery of Teens Police arrested Dwight Kearney, 19, of Carriage Court in Severn, after they said he and another man approached two teens and accosted them Monday night. …
Friday, April 6, 2012
As the Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate, the Anne Arundel County resident will face Democrat incumbent Sen. Ben Cardin in the general election.
For Dan Bongino, the adage "been there, done that" applies. He's experienced White House parties, Air Force One and limousine rides with top officials and dignitaries. Bongino won the Republican nomination for a U.S. Senate seat in the primary election on Tuesday and will be running in November against Sen. Ben Cardin, a political power house with 45 years in Maryland politics and six years as a senator. As a former Secret Service agent with 11 years of experience protecting three different presidents, Bongino, 37, isn't interested in the perks that would come with being a U.S. senator. He's already been on the inside of the power circle—sort of like a fly on the wall—watching, observing and listening to how Washington, DC, operates. The …
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Check out the charts below for preliminary results in Tuesday's primary elections.
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Sen. Ben Cardin easily won the Democratic primary Tuesday for U.S. Senate, far outpacing his closest challenger, state Sen. C. Anthony Muse of Prince George’s County. Cardin, 68, will run for his second term against the winner of the Republican primary—which, as of 10 p.m., was a tight race between candidates Dan Bogino and Richard J. Douglas. Incumbent candidates easily won their Congressional primaries throughout the state—including Anne Arundel County's representatives in Districts 1, 2 and 3. Republican Rep. Andy Harris in District 1 and Democrat C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger in District 2 ran unopposed in their primary races. Rep. John Sarbanes in District 3 won his primary easily. Republican state Sen. Nancy C. Jacobs of Harford …
The Republican front-runner was selected as the nominee of choice by local readers in a non-scientific poll.
Patch readers in Anne Arundel County have declared their choice for a Republican presidential candidate: Mitt Romney. Here are the results for each site. Annapolis: Fred Karger received the most votes, proving that the Patch polls are indeed non-scientific and can be manipulated. Romney received 20 percent of the votes. Broadneck: Romney received 66 percent of the votes. Crofton: Romney received 35 percent of the votes. Edgewater-Davidsonville: Romney received 32 percent of the votes. Glen Burnie: Romney received 42 percent of the votes. Odenton-Severn: Romney received 31 percent of the votes. Pasadena: Romney received 62 percent of the votes. Severna Park: Romney received 57 percent of the votes.
Incumbents Cummings, Harris, Ruppersberger, and Sarbanes also lock up primary wins.
UPDATED (11:15 p.m.)—Mitt Romney has won the Maryland Republican presidential primary, according to multiple news outlets. At 11 p.m., Romney lead Rick Santorum 91,402 (48 percent) to 57,299 (30 percent) with 1,281 of 1,851 precincts reporting. Voter Mark Evans cast his ballot at Four Seasons Elementary School in Odenton. He said he did not experience any problems, and voted for Romney in the Republican primary. "I feel like he's the only one with any morals," he said. Evans said he hoped Romney would defeat President Barack Obama in the November election. A Romney win in Maryland was not unexpected. CNN declared Romney the winner at 8 p.m. when polls in Maryland and Washington closed. “Maryland’s role is to ratify the decision the …
Voting centers report just a handful of people at any given time.
UPDATE (5:35 p.m.)—Activity at voting centers in the area picked up slightly on Tuesday as area residents stopped to vote on their way home from work, but turnout was still generally low. For most of the day, voting centers reporting an average of between 10 and 15 people each hour. Most voters reported no lines. At times, centers were completely devoid of people, except for the handful of poll workers. "It's been real slow," said poll worker Louise Cole at Waugh Chapel Elementary. The school saw 173 voters by 1 p.m., and that was the busiest voting center in the area. Poll workers at Arundel High School and the West County Area Library reported about 70 during the same period. There were 135 voters at Four Seasons Elementary School by …
Maryland's Republican "moderate middle" will matter on Tuesday.
Will former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney’s lead in Maryland turn into a win in Tuesday’s GOP presidential primary? Patch is offering readers the opportunity to vote and leave a comment about how they voted. Romney has a 17-point advantage over former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum in Maryland, according to a poll conducted by Rasmussen Reports on Wednesday. It showed Romney is supported by 45 percent of Maryland Republicans, Santorum by 28 percent, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich by 12 percent and Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) by 7 percent. Although officials aren’t predicting a high turnout in Maryland on Tuesday, it is expected to be an important day in the presidential race, when the “moderate middle of the Maryland GOP will be relevant,” …
What you need to know for Tuesday's primary elections.
Maryland will hold its primary elections Tuesday, with the Republicans casting their ballots for the nominee for president of the United States. Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum have been battling out for delegates in recent weeks, and the winner of primary season will run against President Barack Obama in November. Obama is running unopposed in Maryland’s Democratic primary. There are other national and state races being contested. Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD) is seeking his party’s nomination again, and there are eight other Democratic candidates on the ballot. Rep. John Sarbanes (D-District 3) is also seeking re-election and is opposed by technology consultant David H. Lockwood in Tuesday’s Democratic primary. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-District 4) …
Carol
11:31 am on Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Right on! Escariot, you forgot a couple remember the hundreds of thousands dollars for those trips, the vacation Mrs. O and her friends and family took, the fly over New York City. What a waist of our money. I guess they want to make sure theres nothing left for the next Pres. Fast and Furious is number one who is going to pay for this mans life, his blood is on all those that were involved in … more ›