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Maryland: Democratic National Convention

Thu, 08/28/2008 - 18:41

Hoyer argues Obama’s acceptance speech could be a vote getter

By Danny Reiter, PolitickerMD.com Reporter

[img_assist|nid=3437|title=Barack Obama, right with adviser David Axelrod, tours Invesco Field before his speech there Wednesday night|desc=Getty Images Photo|link=none|url=undefined|align=left|width=420|height=210]DENVER - U.S. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Mechanicsville) says that if Barack Obama is to successfully deliver his acceptance speech for the Democratic presidential nomination, he needs to demonstrate that he can take America forward.

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Thu, 08/28/2008 - 18:21

O’Malley ‘pumped up’ now that roll call is over

By Danny Reiter, PolitickerMD.com Reporter

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DENVER – Gov. Martin O’Malley (D-Baltimore) says that with the roll call in the rearview mirror, Democrats can now move forward.

“I think having the roll calls behind us -- I think everyone’s feeling much more pumped up,” O’Malley told PolitickerMD.com. “I think everybody’s looking forward instead of looking back.”

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Thu, 08/28/2008 - 18:13

Hecht attributes Bartlett's property non-disclosure to ‘memory problems'

By Danny Reiter, PolitickerMD.com Reporter

[img_assist|nid=3433|title=Del. Sue Hecht (D-Frederick County)|desc=|link=none|align=left|width=160|height=222]DENVER - State Del. C. Sue Hecht (D-Frederick County) says 6th District congressional candidate Jennifer Dougherty (D-Frederick) can win in November, but it’s going to be an uphill battle.

“I’ve known Jennifer for many years and she’s a fighter and she’s very smart. People are wanting a change and I think this is a time where all the stars can aline,” Hecht told PolitickerMD.com during a reception for U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Mechanicsville).

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Thu, 08/28/2008 - 17:35

Ross throws party for ‘favorite son of Maryland’ Hoyer

By Danny Reiter, PolitickerMD.com Reporter

DENVER - State Del. Justin Ross (D-Prince George’s County) couldn’t let himself get away with attending the Democratic National Convention and not throw a party for the man he calls the “favorite son of Maryland.”

Ross celebrated U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer’s (D-Mechanicsville) first national convention as House Majority Leader by hosting a reception for him at Wazee Supper Club in downtown Denver.

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Thu, 08/28/2008 - 16:44

Obama to O’Malley: Get more involved in my campaign

By Danny Reiter, PolitickerMD.com Reporter

[img_assist|nid=3431|title=Gov. Martin O'Malley and Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) in 2006|desc=Campaign Photo|link=none|align=left|width=420|height=215]DENVER – Before Wednesday’s roll call vote at the Democratic National Convetion, Gov. Martin O’Malley (D-Baltimore) received a phone call from the man he wants to be the next President of the United States, Barack Obama.

“He called about 20 minutes before the roll call,” O’Malley told PolitickerMD.com.

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Thu, 08/28/2008 - 13:38

Hoyer sees big Democratic House gains

By Alex Isenstadt, Politicker.com Reporter

[img_assist|nid=3428|title=U.S. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D)|desc=Getty Images Photo|link=none|align=right|width=200|height=194]DENVER – When it comes to the outlook for his party in House races this fall, U.S. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Mechanicsville) is betting outright that Democrats expand their majority big time.

“…I think we are going to pick up a substantial number of seats,” Hoyer said in a short interview outside the Marriott hotel.

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Thu, 08/28/2008 - 12:55

For Lee, 2008 convention introduces America to Obama personally

By Danny Reiter, PolitickerMD.com Reporter

DENVER - State Del. Susan Lee (D-Bethesda) is pointing to the importance of properly painting Barack Obama’s public image as a key goal of the 2008 Democratic National Convention.

“I think this convention provided an opportunity for the American citizens to see not only what our party is about but what Barack Obama and his family’s like,” Lee told PolitickerMD.com at the Renaissance Denver Hotel during a morning reception. Lee is an add-on delegate for Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY).

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Thu, 08/28/2008 - 11:50

Cryor: ‘We are indeed a unified party’

By Danny Reiter, PolitickerMD.com Reporter

[img_assist|nid=571|title=Michael Cryor|desc=|link=none|align=right|width=160|height=240]DENVER – Maryland Democratic Party chair Mike Cryor says the goal of this week’s Democratic National Convention was to unite the party - not to target Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.).

“Our business frankly was to demonstrate that we could work together. We have some healing to do,” Cryor told PolitickerMD.com at the Renaissance Denver Hotel. He says there’s still plenty of time to “go after Senator McCain in a very aggressive way.”

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Thu, 08/28/2008 - 11:21

Cummings gets fired up, choked up and ready to go

By Danny Reiter, PolitickerMD.com Reporter

DENVER – In a fiery and teary eyed address, U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings told Maryland Democratic delegates this morning that they better enjoy the moment, saying the 2008 presidential election was bigger than any one person in the room.

“You better enjoy this moment,” Cummings passionately uttered at the crowd during a reception Thursday morning at the Renaissance Denver Hotel. “But! But! There’s a big ‘but’ here. We cannot have motion, commotion, emotion and no results.”

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Thu, 08/28/2008 - 10:48

Ulman calls election a 'referendum on Barack Obama'

By Danny Reiter, PolitickerMD.com Reporter

DENVER – Howard County Executive Ken Ulman (D-Columbia) believes that Democratic Party unity is inevitable in 2008, though time is of the essence.

[img_assist|nid=3420|title=Howard Co. Exec. Ken Ulman (D-Columbia)|desc=|link=none|align=left|width=170|height=159]“Sometimes it takes a little time to come together,” Ulman told PolitickerMD.com at the Renaissance Denver Hotel. He thinks that rifts within the party are largely healed.

“People are together," he said. "They’re focused.”

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