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Maryland News by Kevin Agnese

Thu, 06/19/2008 - 16:02

Harris releases energy plan

By Kevin Agnese

State Sen. Andy Harris (R-Cockeysville) announced his energy plan during a speech before the Salisbury Chamber of Commerce this afternoon. The GOP nominee in Maryland's 1st Congressional District, Harris, a physician, called his proposal a "prescription for the pain at the pump," pledging to "take the lead in fighting against these out of control gas prices."

"Working families should not be forced to decide whether to fill up the gas tank or put food on their table," Harris said.

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Thu, 06/19/2008 - 12:19

Campaigns react to Kratovil’s addition to DCCC Red to Blue program

By Kevin Agnese

The campaigns of State's Attorney Frank Kratovil (D-Stevensville) and state Sen. Andy Harris (R-Cockeysville) reacted today to Wednesday's news that the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) has added Kratovil to their Red to Blue program.

"I think it is an indicator that the Kratovil campaign is doing the right things and national Democrats believe Frank can win," Erik Gulbrandsen, communications director for the Kratovil campaign, told PolitickerMD.com.

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Thu, 06/19/2008 - 09:55

Edwards to be sworn-in at 1:45 today

By Kevin Agnese

U.S. Rep.-elect Donna Edwards (D-Fort Washington) will be sworn-in at approximately 1:45 p.m. today inside the House Chamber in Washington, D.C.

Edwards, who was elected Tuesday to represent the people of Maryland's 4th Congressional District, will become the first African-American woman from Maryland to serve in the House of Representatives.

She secured 80.1 percent of the vote in Tuesday's special election to fill the seat vacated by the resignation of Al Wynn, receiving 15,381 of the 19,183 votes that were cast.

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Wed, 06/18/2008 - 15:53

Kratovil, Harris disagree on offshore drilling

By Kevin Agnese

Appearing as a guest on the Delmarva Today radio show June 13, State's Attorney Frank Kratovil (D-Stevensville), a Democrat running in the 1st Congressional District, expressed his opposition to lifting a federal ban on offshore oil drilling, calling instead for the country to use "what we have now."

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Wed, 06/18/2008 - 11:50

Van Hollen, state Democrats congratulate Edwards

By Kevin Agnese

U.S. Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-Kensington) the chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) issued a congratulatory statement today in honor of U.S. Rep.-elect Donna Edwards (D-Fort Washington), who was elected to represent the people of Maryland's 4th Congressional District, yesterday.

"On behalf of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, I congratulate Congresswoman-elect Donna Edwards on her victory and look forward to welcoming her to the House," Van Hollen said.

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Wed, 06/18/2008 - 10:17

Edwards’ voters cited desire for change as key factor in decision-making process

By Kevin Agnese

Voters exiting the polls across Maryland's 4th Congressional District yesterday cited their desire for change as the most important factor in their decision to support U.S. Rep.-elect Donna Edwards (D-Fort Washington) in both her successful primary and general election campaigns.

"She brings a freshness and new blood," Phyllis Widemon of Upper Marlboro told PolitickerMD.com after casting her ballot for Edwards.

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Tue, 06/17/2008 - 22:51

Edwards pledges to get to work as Hoyer introduces new colleague

By Kevin Agnese

LANHAM-- Rep.-elect Donna Edwards (D-Fort Washington) addressed a large crowd of supporters during a victory rally at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 26 headquarters in Lanham, this evening.

An upbeat and excited Edwards pledged to "get to work" on a day when she defeated Republican Peter James in a special election to fill the seat vacated by the resignation of Al Wynn.

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Tue, 06/17/2008 - 21:13

James reacts to election defeat

By Kevin Agnese

High-tech developer Peter James (R-Germantown) spoke with PolitickerMD.com following his loss to Donna Edwards (D-Fort Washington) in today's special election in Maryland's 4th Congressional District.

"It looks like people aren't interested in politics," James said, referring to the extremely low turnout figures today.

The district, which encompasses portions of Montgomery and Prince George's Counties, reported low turnout throughout the day.

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Tue, 06/17/2008 - 19:51

Edwards jumps to commanding lead in Prince George’s County

By Kevin Agnese

Activist Donna Edwards (D-Fort Washington) has taken a commanding lead in Prince George's County through the initial counting of ballots in one of  two counties encompassing Maryland's 4th Congressional District.

Of the 21 precincts reporting, Edwards has amassed more than 90 percent of the vote. There are 110 precincts in the county. Results from Montgomery County have yet to become available.

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Tue, 06/17/2008 - 14:21

Edwards says mortgage crisis will be immediate top priority

By Kevin Agnese

OXON Hill-Activist and congressional nominee Donna Edwards (D-Fort Washington) told PolitickerMD.com today that the housing and mortgage crisis would be her immediate top priority if she is elected today to represent the people of Maryland's 4th Congressional District.

Edwards, who is expected to easily win the special election, said her potential constituents "deserve someone who will be fighting for them everyday," saying she was ready to get to work "right away."

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