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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 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 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...
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 11, 2008 Pelosi: ‘We Can Begin to Reassert Our Moral Authority by Overriding the President’s Veto’ Tuesday, March 11, 2008 Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor this evening to support overriding the President’s veto of the Intelligence Authorization Act of 2008, which extends the prohibition on the use of waterboarding and other harsh... more...
Mar 11, 2008 John McCain: Standing up For Lobbyist Friends Instead of Wisconsin's Families John McCain: Standing up For Lobbyist Friends Instead of Wisconsin 's Families Washington DC - While Democrats in Congress fight for a budget that will help American families in this struggling economy and help displaced workers find new jobs, John McCain put his... 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...
Mar 5, 2008 John McCain a Third Bush Term John McCain Promises Delaware Families a Third Bush Term NEWCASTLE — Hours after clinching his Party’s nomination, the one-time “maverick” completed his transformation into a full-fledged Bush Republican by heading to the White House this afternoon to... 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...
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Dec 31, 2007 Iowa Democratic Party Releases Caucus Details and Public Website Des Moines - Today the Iowa Democratic Party released details for the upcoming Iowa Caucuses, and information for the public on how they can access Democratic results on caucus night. more...
Dec 12, 2007 Democrats Name Alfred Carr a Delegate for Legislative District 18 The Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee met and voted on December 11, 2007, at Committee Headquarters in Kensington, to name Alfred Carr to the Governor as a Delegate for Legislative District 18. more...
Dec 6, 2007 Pelosi: Energy Bill Will Be ‘Shot Heard ‘Round the World’ for Energy Independence for America Washington , D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke on the floor this afternoon voicing her support for the Energy Independence and Security Act. It passed the House floor with a vote of 235 to 181. Below are the Speaker’s remarks: “My... more...
Dec 3, 2007 Pelosi: ‘Instead of Working with Democrats, President Bush Trying to Prevent Progress’ Washington , D.C. — Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today in response to President Bush’s remarks at the White House this morning: “Democrats want to work with the President, yet he continues to engage in the same tired rhetoric... more...
Nov 30, 2007 Democrats to Vote on Naming a Delegate for Legislative District 18 The Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee will meet and vote at 7:30PM, Tuesday, December 11, 2007, to submit a name to the Governor for a Delegate for Legislative District 18. more...
Nov 29, 2007 Jane Lawton, Legislative District 18 Delegate, Dies The Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee regrets that Jane Lawton, Legislative District 18 Delegate, died suddenly on November 29, 2007. 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 14, 2007 MCDCC Elects Darrell E. Anderson as member from Legislative District 39 The Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee met and voted on Tuesday, November 13, 2007, to elect Darrell E. Anderson as a member from Legislative District 39. more...
Nov 8, 2007 Democratic Congress Continues to Fight for a New Direction in Iraq The American people continue to demand a New Direction in Iraq. This war - now lasting nearly five years, longer than World War II - has cost Americans too much, in terms of lives, dollars, and our reputation around the world. The House will soon vote on legislation to change the direction of... more...
Nov 3, 2007 There Never Was an “Ehrlich Surplus” Under pressure from Maryland General Assembly Democrats to reserve a temporary surplus of cash for a Rainy Day, former Governor Robert Ehrlich insisted in 2006 - through his budget secretary – that he have unrestricted access to a temporary cash balance so he could cover the structural deficit... 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 27, 2007 Voters Find Democrats More Favorable in Governor's Race Voters Find Democrats More Favorable in Governor’s Race Carney, Markell well ahead of the Republican field, FDU poll shows NEWCASTLE — A recent Fairleigh Dickinson University poll confirms more voters know and favor Lt.... 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 10, 2007 MCDCC to Vote on District 39 Central Committee Member The Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee will meet and vote at 7:30PM, Tuesday, November 13, 2007, to elect a member from Legislative District 39. The vacancy is the result of the resignation from the Central Committee of newly appointed Delegate Kirill Reznik. 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...
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...
Sep 25, 2007 Pelosi: Tonight’s Vote for Children’s Health Insurance Category: Health Care
Washington, D.C. — Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor tonight to support the Children Health Insurance Program bill, which passed by a bipartisan vote of 265 to 159. Below are her remarks as prepared: “Tonight is a bipartisan victory for America... more...

Sep 25, 2007 Pelosi: Congress Will Complete CHIP Legislation This Week to Secure Health Care Coverage for 10 Million Children Category: Health Care
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other House Democratic leaders were joined by advocates and families at a news conference this morning in the Capitol to urge President Bush to sign the Children’s Health Insurance Program legislation that the House and Senate are expected to...    more...

Sep 24, 2007 Governor Appoints Bill Frick and Kirill Reznik as Delegates On September 24, 2007, Governor Martin O'Malley appointed Bill Frick and Kirill Reznik as Delegates.    more...

Sep 21, 2007 SENATE SENDING PRESIDENT FDA BILL THAT INCLUDES HARKIN MEASURE REQUIRING MORE DISCLOSURE IN DRUG ADVERTISING MEASURE WILL HELP TO REDUCE OVERALL COSTS OF HEALTHCARE    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 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 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 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 Fact Sheet: Americans Still Oppose President's 10-Year War in Iraq Category: Foreign Policy
As this fact sheet demonstrates, the American people remain committed to ending President Bush’s 10-year war in Iraq , even after last week’s congressional testimony by General Petraeus and a primetime speech by President Bush. -Brendan Daly ...    more...

Sep 16, 2007 Democrats Name Kirill Reznik Delegate for Legislative District 39 The Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee met and voted on Tuesday, September 11, 2007, to submit the name of Kirill Reznik of Germantown to the Governor as a Delegate for Legislative District 39.    more...

Sep 16, 2007 Democrats Name Bill Frick Delegate for Legislative District 16 The Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee met and voted on Tuesday, September 11, 2007, to submit the name of Charles William (Bill) Frick of Bethesda to the Governor as a Delegate for Legislative District 16.    more...

Sep 16, 2007 Democrats Nominate Additional Members to the Board of Elections On September 11, 2007, the Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee voted to nominate John Sullivan of Chevy Chase, currently Substitute Member of the Board of Elections as the third regular Democratic member and Jerrold (Jerry) Garson of Potomac, currently liaison from the Central...    more...

Sep 13, 2007 Pelosi: Bush’s Status Quo Strategy in Iraq Leaves Our Troops in Harm’s Way for 10 Years Category: Foreign Policy
Washington , D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement tonight on President Bush’s speech on the war in Iraq : “Tonight, President Bush outlined a status quo strategy that leaves at least 130,000 American soldiers in harm’s way as...    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...

Sep 7, 2007 PELOSI: MORE EVIDENCE RAISES CREDIBILITY QUESTIONS “In congressional testimony Monday, Army Gen. David H. Petraeus, the top U.S. commander in Iraq , is expected to cite a 75 percent decrease in sectarian attacks.” [ Washington Post, 9/6/07] According to a report in today’s Washington Post, U.S....    more...

Aug 31, 2007 Democrats to Vote on Delegates and Board of Elections Candidates Democrats to Vote on Delegates and Board of Elections Candidates on September 11, 2007    more...

Aug 31, 2007 Pelosi: On Labor Day We Pay Tribute to the Talent and Entrepreneurial Spirit of American Workers Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on Labor Day, which will be celebrated on Monday, September 3: “On Labor Day, we pay tribute to the talent, intellect, and entrepreneurial spirit of hard-working Americans, who through their...    more...

Aug 21, 2007 Pelosi: 'Once Again, President Is Trying to Throw America's Children Off Health Insurance Rolls' Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today opposing the new conditions the Bush Administration has imposed on the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), which will make it more difficult for states to extend health coverage to children in...    more...

Aug 15, 2007 Democrats to Vote on Naming a Delegate for Legislative District 39 The Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee will meet and vote at 7:30PM, Tuesday, September 11, 2007, to submit a name to the Governor for a Delegate for Legislative District 39.    more...

Aug 14, 2007 Democrats Name Nancy King as Senator for Legislative District 39 The Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee met and voted on Tuesday, August 14, 2007, to submit the name of Delegate Nancy King of Montgomery Village to the Governor as State Senator for Legislative District 39.    more...

Aug 9, 2007 Pelosi: President Continues to Defend an Iraqi Government Unable or Unwilling to Make Political Sacrifices Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the President’s remarks on the war in Iraq at a press conference at the White House this morning: “Today, in our fifth year of war in Iraq, the President should not be asking the...    more...

Aug 9, 2007 Democrats to Vote on Naming a Delegate for Legislative District 16 The Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee will meet and vote at 7:30PM, Tuesday, September 11, 2007, to submit a name to the Governor for a Delegate for Legislative District 16.    more...

Aug 3, 2007 Pelosi: In Our New Direction, We Have Kept Our Promises to Make Progress for the American People Washington , D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid held a news conference in the Capitol this afternoon with House and Senate Democratic freshmen to discuss Democratic efforts to take America in a New Direction. Below are the Speaker’s...    more...

Aug 1, 2007 Big Three Can Learn Much From Richardson If the 2008 Democratic presidential candidates were as one-dimensional as the popular media portray, American Indians might be hard-pressed to decide which candidate best reflects the values of Indian country. Is it Hillary Clinton, an experienced woman leader? Or maybe it is Illinois Sen. Barack...    more...

Jul 31, 2007 Pelosi: ‘With Passage of Lobby Reform, We Draw Back the Curtains, Throw Up the Windows, and Let the Sunshine In’ Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Democratic leaders held a new conference this afternoon on the Honest Leadership, Open Government Act of 2007, which passed the House floor today by an overwhelming vote of 411 to 8. Below are the Speaker’s remarks: ...    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 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 Pelosi: Senate Republicans Have Once Again Thwarted the Will of the American People on Iraq Category: Foreign Policy
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today after Senate Republicans refused to allow an up-or-down vote on the Levin-Reed amendment to the Defense Authorization bill that would have responsibly redeployed our troops in Iraq: ...    more...

Jul 5, 2007 Pelosi: Will Domenici and Other Republicans Vote for Change of Course in Iraq? Category: Foreign Policy
Washington , D.C. — Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after Republican Senator Pete Domenici of New Mexico called for a new U.S. military strategy in Iraq : “Another senior Republican senator has broken with the failed Iraq...    more...

Jul 3, 2007 …WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL? BATON ROUGE – As we celebrate the anniversary of our country’s birth – a democracy that stands for liberty and justice for all – President Bush has spat in the eye of Lady Justice and decided he and he alone can bestow reparation for criminal activity to those tied to the White House. Rather than...    more...

Jun 28, 2007 Pelosi: Supreme Court School Decision a Retreat From Our Nation’s Commitment to Opportunity and Equality Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today responding to the Supreme Court decision on school desegregation:    more...

Jun 26, 2007 Pelosi: Republicans Choose Partisanship Over Progress by Blocking 9/11 and Lobbying Reform Bills Washington, D.C.—Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today after Senate Republicans blocked Democratic efforts to send the 9/11 Commission recommendations and lobbying reform bills to conference: “Once again, Senate Republican leaders have chosen partisanship over progress...    more...

Jun 20, 2007 All Democratic Presidential Candidates to Attend August Forum with ABC News, ABC5/WOI-TV and the Iowa Democratic Party Forum to be Held at Drake University    more...

Jun 7, 2007 Pelosi: With Stem Cell Legislation, We Have the Opportunity to Save Lives, Find Cures, and Give Hope Category: Health Care
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke this afternoon on the House floor in favor of S. 5, the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007. The bill passed the House with a strong bipartisan vote of 247 to 176, and will be sent to the President for his signature. Below...    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 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 29, 2007 Governors Richardson, Napolitano Call on State Department to 'Put America's Security First' Category: Foreign Policy
Letter Urges Secretary Rice to Terminate Contract with DynCorp ( Santa Fe , NM ) – Today New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson and Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano called on US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to terminate a State Department funded program that...    more...

May 23, 2007 Pelosi Statement on Meeting with Vice Premier Wu Yi of China Category: Foreign Policy
Washington , D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement this evening on her meeting in her office today with Vice Premier Wu Yi of China . House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, International Relations Chairman Tom Lantos, and Congressman Rick Larsen of...    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...

May 3, 2007 MD: First lady, out of hospital, feels fine Dizziness at event does not indicate a serious problem, Judge O'Malley says    more...

Apr 26, 2007 Pelosi: 'I Urge the President to Sign This Bill so We Can Focus on Winning the War Against Terrorism' Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke this evening on the House floor in support of the Iraq Accountability Conference Report, which requires accountability for the war in Iraq and supports our troops and veterans. In her speech Pelosi said: "This bill...    more...

Apr 20, 2007 Pelosi: Gonzales Must Resign Washington , D.C. —Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement this afternoon calling for the resignation of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales: “The Attorney General is the defender of the Constitution and the chief law enforcement...    more...

Apr 19, 2007 Pelosi, Democrats Launch 100 Percent Carbon Neutral ‘Green the Capitol Initiative’ Category: Environment
Washington , D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi was joined this afternoon by Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and Legislative Branch Appropriations Subcommittee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz in accepting a preliminary report by the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of...    more...

Apr 13, 2007 Second DCCC Radio Ad in New Mexico Calls on Heather Wilson to Come Clean About the U.S. Attorney Scandal Category: Crime and Justice
Congressman Chris Van Hollen, Chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), announced today the DCCC is running its second radio ad against Congresswoman Heather Wilson (R-NM-1). The ad calls on Wilson to come clean about her role in the U.S. Attorney scandal. It will...    more...

Apr 12, 2007 Democratic National Committee Announces Senior Leadership Team for Denver 2008 Convention Washington, DC –Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean today announced the six members of the senior leadership team for the 2008 Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC). This talented group of professionals brings extensive experience representative of the commitment to...    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 Pelosi: Democratic Budget Resolution Restores Fiscal Responsibility and Accountability Washington, D.C. - This week the House will vote on H. Con. Res. 99, the Democratic budget resolution to restore fiscal responsibility and accountability, strengthen our national defense, and invest in the next generation and America's prosperity. "While the...    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 27, 2007 Democratic Party Releases Draft Delegate Plan for 2008 Natioinal Convention BOISE, Idaho – The Idaho Democratic Party today released its draft delegate plan for the 2008 Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Denver for a 30 day public comment period. The plan outlines the selection process for sending delegates and alternates to the national convention...    more...

Mar 12, 2007 Pelosi: Shift of Mission of U.S. Forces from Combat to Training an Essential Element of Success in Iraq Category: Foreign Policy
Washington, D.C - Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today on a news story in The Los Angeles Times today that American military planners have begun planning a strategy for Iraq that includes a gradual withdrawal of forces and a renewed emphasis on training Iraqi fighters:...    more...

Mar 8, 2007 Pelosi Remarks on Democratic Plan to Support Our Troops, Help Our Veterans and Hold Iraqis Accountable Category: Veteran Affairs
Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke this morning at a press conference with other senior Democrats about the military funding bill, the Supporting Our Troops, Veterans' Health and Iraq Accountability Act . Below are Pelosi's opening remarks. A...    more...

Mar 8, 2007 Pelosi on House Vote to Create Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming Category: Environment
Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the House of Representatives approved the creation of a Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming on a vote of 269 to 150, with 44 Republicans voting in favor: ...    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...

Mar 4, 2007 MCDCC: Democrats Vote for Barack Obama - Brunch Staw Poll At the Montgomery County Democratic Party Annual County Brunch on Sunday, March 4, 2007, at the Bethesda North Convention Center, Senator Barack Obama won the Democratic Presidential candidate straw poll. 500 Democrats attended the brunch.    more...

Feb 24, 2007 MCDCC: Montgomery Democrats Elect Mark Korman to the Central Committee On February 20, 2007, the Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee, elected Mark Korman, of Chevy Chase, to the Committee as a member from Legislative District 16.    more...

Feb 21, 2007 Pelosi Statement on British Troop Withdrawal Category: Foreign Policy
Washington, D.C. - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the announcement that Britain will start pulling troops out of Iraq in the coming months: "The President's escalation plan to send more U.S. troops to Iraq is out of step with the...    more...

Feb 16, 2007 Pelosi: Iraq Resolution Will Signal a Change in Direction and Bring Our Troops Category: Foreign Policy
Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor today, after four days of debate on a bipartisan resolution expressing support for our troops and disapproving of the President's escalation plan in Iraq. Below are the Speaker's remarks: "My colleagues, for four days and...    more...

Feb 9, 2007 BIPARTISAN GROUP INTRODUCES RENEWABLE PORTFOLIO STANDARDS BILL Category: Environment
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Representatives Tom Udall (D-NM), Todd Platts (R-PA), Frank Pallone (D-NJ), Mark Udall (D-CO), Chris Shays (R-CT), Diana DeGette (D-CO), Jerry McNerny (D-CA) and Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) today introduced bipartisan legislation to establish a federal Renewable Portfolio Standard...    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 24, 2007 SENATE REPUBLICANS BLOCK MINIMUM WAGE HIKE FOR WORKING FAMILIES
Washington, DC - Today, Republican Senators Ted Stevens and Lisa Murkowski voted to block the Democratic plan to increase the federal minimum wage from $5.15 to $7.25.

As part of its first 100 hours agenda, House Democrats voted to increase the minimum wage for the first...    more...

Jan 23, 2007 DEAN: BUSH TAX HIKE WON'T HELP AMERICANS AFFORD HEALTH CARE
Washington, DC - In tonight's State of the Union address, President Bush is expected to call for a health insurance tax hike on middle class Americans - a proposal that shows he is not serious about fixing America's broken health care system.    more...

Jan 18, 2007 Democrats Pass ‘People's Agenda’ in First 45 of 100 Hours While Democrats were hard at work making significant and needed changes in the halls of Congress, Utah Representatives Cannon and Bishop were petulantly voting against the interests of the American citizens and the clear wishes of their Utah constituents. Instead, they are lending their...    more...

Jan 4, 2007 Lawmakers Make Renewable Fuels Availability, Energy Efficiency Sens. Harkin, Lugar, Biden, Dorgan, Obama Introduce BioFuels Security Act    more...

Jan 4, 2007 REID: IT IS TIME FOR THE UNITED STATES SENATE TO GET TO WORK Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid today delivered the following speech on the floor of the U.S. Senate, ushering in the new Democratic majority in the United States Senate with a call for bipartisanship, hard work, and results.    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 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...

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...

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 17, 2006 DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS PREDICTED Diane Benson Could Join New Democratic Majority
Anchorage - National commentators and polls are predicting a Democratic takeover of the U.S. House of Representatives in the midterm elections. Alaskans will have a seat at the table if we send Diane Benson to Congress to...    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...

Sep 14, 2006 HOUSE PASSES BORDER SECURITY BILL Today, in the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Leonard Boswell voted to boost security along the U.S./Mexico border by supporting H.R. 6061, the Secure Fence Act of 2006.    more...

Sep 11, 2006 Statement of DNC Chairman Howard Dean on the Fifth Anniversary of 9/11 "As we mark the fifth anniversary of the tragic attacks against our country, we honor the memories of the brave men and women who lost their lives that day and the families and friends of those who mourn them. Today is a day to reflect on the grief and loss we experienced as Americans but it's...    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 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’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 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 2, 2006 DEMOCRATS CALL FOR A RAISE IN MINIMUM WAGE Washington, DC-With Republicans in the U.S. Senate pushing a sham minimum wage plan that would cut the wages of workers across America in an attempt to pass a near-trillion dollar giveaway to the wealthiest Americans, Assistant Democratic Leader Dick Durbin, Senator Edward Kennedy, Senator...    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 28, 2006 DNC Chairman Howard Dean Coming to Rally Delaware Democrats NEW CASTLE, DE - Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean will headline a grassroots fundraiser in Wilmington with local Democrats on Tuesday, August 1 st .   Dean's visit, his first to Delaware as DNC chairman, is part of the DNC's 50 State Strategy, the national effort to...    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 25, 2006 How the Democratic Leadership Property Tax Plan Works Here's how the Democratic Leadership's plan for property taxes would work to provide targeted tax cuts to all homeowners while at the same time keep our schools from facing devastating cuts in the future.    more...

Jul 18, 2006 BG&E – Where’s the Interest?
Some are complaining that the new BG&E rate plan includes interest payments, and that ratepayers weren’t given the ability to opt-out of paying interest. This is a valid complaint, especially if the interest rate is very high.

So, what is the interest rate? Is it 2.9%, like some of...    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 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 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 State Senator Verna L. Jones to Chair Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland April 6, 2006, the Senators and Delegates of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland made history by electing the first female Senator and first female legislator from Baltimore City to serve as its 19th Chairperson.    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 22, 2006 Sens. Biden, Carper Vote to Raise the Federal Minimum Wage by $2.00 Amendment, sponsored by Sen. Ted Kennedy, would raise minimum wage for first time since 1997    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 16, 2006 Collins-Steele Dinner Media Advisory Tallahassee — The Leon County Democratic Executive Committee (LCDEC) presents its first annual Collins-Steele Fundraising Dinner to benefit the Leon County Democratic Party. Guest of honor and keynote speaker will be former U.S. Senator Max Cleland (D-Georgia). Other...    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...

Jun 2, 2006 Strickland receives key endorsements from urban leaders Gubernatorial candidate Ted Strickland today received the endorsement of Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones, Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson, Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman, Dayton Mayor Rhine McLin and Warrensville Heights Mayor Macria Fudge in a series of events throughout Ohio.    more...

May 24, 2006 MIDURA WIN DEMONSTRATES DEMOCRATS' STRENGTH IN NEW ORLEANS Election night in New Orleans was a good night for Democrats, according to Louisiana Democratic Party Chairman Chris Whittington. Democrats won every race in the parish, including Shelley Midura’s amazing victory over incumbent Republican John “Jay” Batt in City Council District A. Midura won...    more...

May 23, 2006 Senator Lloyd Bentsen from Texas, Passes Away "Today, we mourn the loss of Senator Lloyd Bentsen, a great Democrat, dedicated public servant, war hero and family man. A favorite son of Texas, Senator Bentsen never hesitated to say what he believed in and showed that Democratic values can resonate anywhere and everywhere in the country."    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 Democrats Release Fact Sheet Outlining Flawed Republican Budget Today the Democratic Caucus of the House Budget Committee Released a fact sheet outlining the flawed Republican Budget Proposal for 2007.    more...

May 16, 2006 BUSH’S IMMIGRATION PLAN NOT A LONG-TERM SOLUTION Category: Immigration
Louisiana Democratic Party Chairman Chris Whittington released the following statement today in response to President George W. Bush’s national address on immigration: “Illegal immigration remains a complex problem that demands a comprehensive solution. President Bush’s support for a...    more...

May 12, 2006 Harkin Urges Bush to Stop Undercutting U.S. Ethanol Production Harkin cites President’s push to undermine domestic ethanol production and ethanol’s role in meeting Clean Air Standards    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 George W. Bush: How Low Can He Go? MADISON – President George W. Bush continues his slide in the polls as his overall job approval rating hit another new low of 31 percent, according to the latest New York Times/CBS News poll. Republicans in Washington, including Mark Green, continue to fare even worse, as just 23 percent approve...    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 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 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 27, 2006 Madrid: ExxonMobil Making Billions, New Mexicans Paying the Price Category: Environment
GOP Plan to Backtrack on Some Bush-Cheney-Wilson Oil Company Tax Breaks Not Enough    more...

Apr 27, 2006 IS REP. WILSON INVOLVED IN CONGRESSIONAL-BRIBE CASE? Category: Crime and Justice
An article in today’s Wall Street Journal, entitled “Prosecutors May Widen Congressional-Bribe Case” outlines allegations that former Congressman Randall “Duke” Cunningham was supplied prostitutes and other illegal gifts in exchange for lucrative defense contracts authorized by the U.S. Congress....    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 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 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 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 5, 2006 DNC Chairman Joins Prominent Veterans in Announcing Veterans Council Membership, including Michael Nolan from Kentucky DNC Chairman Howard Dean . .announced . . regional members of the Democratic National Veterans and Military Families Council and unveiled the Council's new website highlighting the campaigns of more than two dozen Democratic veterans running...    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...

Apr 3, 2006 DEMOCRATS SAY NATIONAL SECURITY WILL BE AN ASSET TO THEM IN 2006 ELECTIONS DSCC Releases New Polling Data Showing - For the First Time Ever - Democrats Defeating GOP In November Even If Security is Sole Issue in 2006 Midterms    more...

Mar 30, 2006 The Democratic Record on Real Security vs. The Bush Republican Record of Dangerous Incompetence Category: Homeland Defense
Recently, Karl Rove explained how Republicans approach homeland security as essentially a political issue. Unfortunately for Mr. Rove, the Republican record on security doesn't support his political rhetoric. Time and again, it's the Democratic Party that has proven to be the party that has...    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 29, 2006 Dean: Democrats Offer A Bold Agenda For Real Security "The failed policies of President Bush and the Republican-led Congress have undermined the safety and security of our country and left Americans less safe. From their permanent commitment to a failed strategy in Iraq to a pre-9/11 mindset that has kept them from closing vital gaps in our homeland...    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 15, 2006 DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION TO BE HELD SATURDAY, MARCH 18 Albuquerque, NM – Delegates to the Democratic Party of New Mexico’s Pre Primary Nominating Convention will converge on Highland High School in Albuquerque on Saturday, March 18, 2006    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 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 17, 2006 Harkin Calls on Frist and Hastert to Repeal ‘Dead of Night’ Vaccine Liability Provision and Enact Real Protections SLIPPING THE MEASURE IN BEHIND CLOSED DOORS WAS A TRAVESTY THAT THE HONEST LEADERSHIP ACT WOULD PREVENT    more...

Feb 17, 2006 DNC Chairman Howard Dean and Louisiana Democratic Party Chairman Christopher Whittington Commend Passage of Voting Rights Legislation BATON ROUGE – Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean and Louisiana Democratic Party Chairman Christopher L. Whittington issued the following respective statements on the recent passage of voting rights legislation for Katrina evacuees:    more...

Feb 9, 2006 Congresswoman Pelosi: Katrina Response a Scandal of Incompetence and Cronyism Category: Homeland Defense
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi joined Congressman Barney Frank of Massachusetts and other Democrats today at a hearing this afternoon on the housing crisis facing Gulf Coast communities in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.    more...

Feb 8, 2006 Boswell Introduces Legislation to Prohibit Sale of Cell Phone Records Today, Congressman Boswell introduced legislation that would prohibit the sale or transfer of cell phone records. The Phone Record Protection Act of 2006 also sets tough criminal penalties for violating phone users’ privacy.    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 HOUSE AND SENATE DEMOCRATS RALLY FOR REAL HEALTHCARE REFORM Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid, House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, and House and Senate Democrats today joined with Americans concerned about their health care to rally for real reform that will benefit ordinary Americans.    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 Bush Has Failed the American People Category: Politics
MADISON – Tonight, President George W. Bush will try to paint a rosy picture in his annual State of the Union Address, but the image the President will present will be completely disconnected from reality. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Joe Wineke said today that despite his best efforts,...    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 30, 2006 Broken Promises Category: Politics
To highlight President Bush’s diminished credibility on a number of issues important to Americans, the Democratic National Committee will run a television advertisement entitled, “Broken Promises.” The advertisement will run on Las Vegas television stations this Sunday morning.

“President...    more...

Jan 26, 2006 U.S. Sen. Feingold: Letter to President Bush Re: NSA Domestic Surveillance Briefing Category: Civil Rights
I write to request a briefing on the National Security Agency domestic surveillance program that you authorized, in advance of the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on February 6,2006. I take seriously Congress' obligation to provide the executive branch with the tools it needs to combat...    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 25, 2006 HARKIN CALLS ON REPUBLICAN LEADERSHIP TO IMMEDIATELY ADDRESS NEED FOR INCREASED LIHEAP FUNDING In a letter to Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-TN) today, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) called for immediate Senate consideration of a proposal that would provide critically needed funding for the Low Income Heating and Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).    more...

Jan 24, 2006 Veto Proof Majority? The World Is Not Enough. Republican Lawmakers find that voters get in the way. Isn’t it ironic, though, that the Democratic Party has to rush to the defense of the Republican voters?    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 18, 2006 U.S. Sen. Feingold: Statement on the Democratic Plan for Honest Leadership and Open Government Category: Politics
It is unfortunate that it took a scandal to make members of Congress understand that we must answer to the American people, not the wealthy and well-connected. I am pleased that the Democratic leadership has proposed far-reaching ethical and lobbying reforms, building on the bill I introduced...    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 5, 2006 THE STATE OF OUR ECONOMY UNDER GEORGE W. BUSH Category: Economy
On the eve of the Bush administration’s new push to promote its economic success, the Senate Democratic Communications Center released a special report on the state of our economy.    more...

Dec 20, 2005 U.S. Rep. Kind: Statement on Denied