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Maryland: Cockeysville

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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Mon, 06/16/2008 - 15:35

Kratovil, Harris await conclusion of 2Q Fundraising

By Kevin Agnese

Believe it or not, the last day of the first half of the year is only two weeks away. In this immensely exciting campaign year, we now stand only 140 days away from Election Day. The close of June signifies the end of the second financial quarter, and the fundraising totals in Maryland's 1st Congressional District are vital to the hopes of State's Attorney Frank Kratovil (D-Stevensville) and state Sen. Andy Harris (R-Cockeysville).

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Fri, 06/13/2008 - 10:16

Once a Gilchrest supporter, Craig stumps for Harris

By Kevin Agnese

Harford County Executive David Craig (R) was an early supporter of incumbent Rep. Wayne Gilchrest (R-Kennedyville) in his 2008 campaign for re-election, but even with Gilchrest out of the race, Craig is still backing the Republican candidate.

"Wayne and I are close friends," Craig explained to PolitickerMD.com. "We've known each other since 1990."

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Mon, 06/02/2008 - 15:16

Sarbanes on MD-1 race: ‘Best chance in years to reclaim seat’

By Kevin Agnese

Democrats have not held power in Maryland's 1st Congressional District since Roy Dyson represented the Eastern Shore from 1981-1991. Rep. Wayne Gilchrest (R-Kennedyville) defeated Dyson in the 1990 elections, and has held the seat since, but when state Sen. Andy Harris (R-Cockeysville) defeated Gilchrest in the 2008 GOP primary, many Democrats began to focus on the district.

"I think this is the best chance we've had in years to reclaim the seat," Rep. John Sarbanes (D-Towson) of the 3rd Congressional District told PolitickerMD.com this past weekend.

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Sat, 05/31/2008 - 18:28

Fundraising for 2010, Elmore weighs-in on CD-1 race

By Kevin Agnese

[img_assist|nid=2425|title=Del. D. Page Elmore raised money for 2010 today|desc=|link=none|url=undefined|align=right|width=200|height=133]Del. D. Page Elmore (R-Salisbury) gathered a large group of supporters to celebrate his 69th birthday and do a little fundraising at the Somers Cove Marina in Crisfield, today. It was the delegate's fourth annual crab and pork feast.

"It gives me the opportunity to see a lot of my constituents," Elmore told PolitickerMD.com prior to the event.

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Fri, 05/30/2008 - 11:06

Kratovil says the economy is the No. 1 issue on the trail

By Kevin Agnese

Traveling across Maryland's 1st Congressional District, State's Attorney Frank Kratovil (D-Stevensville) listens as voters express their concerns on a daily basis along the campaign trail.

While residents may be weary and express skepticism on a variety of issues, Kratovil told PolitickerMD.com today that the sluggish economy carries the most weight on the minds of the voters he has talked to.

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Wed, 05/21/2008 - 16:15

Large DCCC cash advantage could assist Kratovil

By Kevin Agnese

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee reported having more than $45 million in cash on hand at the end of April, according to reports filed yesterday with the Federal Election Commission, while the National Republican Congressional Committee reported about $6.7 million cash on hand.

That stark difference could be significant in Maryland's 1st congressional district, where state Sen. Andy Harris (R-Cockeysville) and State's Attorney Frank Kratovil (D-Stevensville) are expected to be in a competitive race.

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Wed, 05/21/2008 - 10:48

Kratovil campaign looks to advance finances

By Kevin Agnese

[img_assist|nid=2345|title=Congressional candidate Frank Kratovil|desc=|link=none|align=right|width=160|height=174]Steve Meehan, deputy campaign manager for 1st congressional district candidate Frank Kratovil (D-Stevensville), expressed confidence today that the campaign could financially compete with rival Andy Harris (R-Cockeysville).

Yesterday, we reported on Harris' confidence in his campaigns ability to "raise between 3 and $400,000" per financial quarter.

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Tue, 05/20/2008 - 13:20

Harris ‘not concerned’ about lack of NRCC Funds

By Kevin Agnese

State Sen. Andy Harris (R-Cockeysville) told PolitickerMD.com that he was "not concerned" about the lack of funding his congressional campaign is expecting to receive from the financially strapped National Republican Congressional Committee.

"I've always been able to raise funds in state Senate," Harris said, adding, "I've been near the top in money raised among Republicans."

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Mon, 05/19/2008 - 14:03

Low profile events aid Harris and Kratovil in fundraising efforts

By Kevin Agnese

In Maryland's 1st Congressional District, state Sen. Andy Harris (R-Cockeysville) and State's Attorney Frank Kratovil (D-Stevensville) each held picnic-style events over the weekend charging roughly $25 a head for adults.

For Kratovil, the Sunday gathering came four days after a Chestertown-based fundraiser, which drew a crowd of roughly 40 people and netted just under $20,000 for the campaign, according to Campaign Manager Steve Meehan.

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