Maryland: Bill Richardson

Thu, 12/04/2008 - 12:05

After time in Bush administration, Bullock has done little planning for future

Republican Katja Bullock will be returning home from her stint in the Bush administration next month, but she still has no idea what she'll be doing for a living.

Bullock works in the administration as special assistant to the president for presidential personnel and was elected vice-chair of the Montgomery County Republican Central Committee last week.

Wed, 08/27/2008 - 23:43

Today's convention schedule

The fourth and final day of the Democratic National Convention will be called to order at 5:00 PM EST on Thursday, with a theme of "Change You Can Believe In."

The final day's events will take place at INVESCO Field at Mile High, where over 70,000 people are expected to attend.

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Wed, 08/27/2008 - 06:43

Today's convention schedule

The third day of the Democratic National Convention will be called to order at 5:00 PM EST on Wednesday, with a theme of "Securing America's Future."

The day will begin with the nominating process for President, including nominating speeches for U.S. Sens. Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.) and Barack Obama (D-Ill.), followed by a roll call vote.

The headline speaker will be vice presidential nominee, U.S. Sen. Joe Biden (D-Del.).

Thu, 01/24/2008 - 17:10

Younger Glendening will likely stay behind the scenes

[img_assist|nid=725|title=Ray Glendening|desc=|link=none|align=right|width=110|height=142]Ray Glendening, the 28-year-old son of former Gov. Parris Glendening, said he “prefers behind the scenes work” and would likely not seek elective office in Maryland.

Glendening had served as deputy national field director on Bill Richardson’s presidential campaign until the New Mexico governor ended his campaign after a disappointing finish in the New Hampshire primary on Jan. 8.

Wed, 01/16/2008 - 11:18

Glendening won't endorse before Feb. 12 primary, but pushes Richardson for VP

Former Governor Parris Glendening, who had been supporting Bill Richardson for President, says he won’t endorse any of the remaining contenders before the February 12 Maryland primary.   

“I like them all,” Glendening said of Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and John Edwards.  “I will leave my political efforts and energy to the general election.”

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Mon, 12/17/2007 - 09:05

Byron refrains from Richardson endorsement

[img_assist|nid=377|title=Former Rep. Beverly Byron|desc=|link=none|align=left|width=115|height=147]While former six-term Rep. Beverly Byron has not officially endorsed a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination, she does offer high accolades for Gov. Bill Richardson from New Mexico.

When asked her preference, Byron told PolitickerMD.com that, "Bill Richardson has outstanding capability in foreign affairs," but she wasn't endorsing him.

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Fri, 12/14/2007 - 20:29

Glendening on Richardson endorsement

[img_assist|nid=368|title=Former Gov. Parris Glendening|desc=|link=none|align=right|width=140|height=178]Earlier this week, former two-term Governor Parris Glendening endorsed the presidential campaign of New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson. He discussed his decision today during an interview with PolitickerMD.com.

“I have known Bill for a number of years,” Glendening said. “I honestly believe that he is the most qualified candidate.”

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Sun, 12/09/2007 - 15:22

Obama, Edwards lead in Baltimore Democratic Club Straw Poll

[img_assist|nid=284|title=Baltimore Co. Straw Poll|desc=Campaign representatives Luis Zapata (Kucinich), Sen. James Brochin (Obama), Hunter Pruette (Edwards), Sandra Bisbey (Richardson), Meg Ferguson (Clinton), Tyler Cymet, D.O. (Biden), Alex Colvin (Gravel).|link=none|align=middle|width=410|height=308]Illinois Senator Barack Obama was the top choice of attendees at the Central Baltimore County Democratic Club Presidential Forum and Straw Poll Saturday night.

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Fri, 11/30/2007 - 13:19

More presidential candidates file

Joining their colleagues on the February 12th Maryland ballot, Democratic presidential contestants U.S. Senator Joe Biden, Governor Bill Richardson, Rep. Dennis Kucinich, and former Senator Mike Gravel have now filed their certificates of candidacy.

Now also on the Republican side are former Mayor Rudy Giuliani, former Senator Fred Thompson, Congressmen Ron Paul and Tom Tancredo.