Maryland: John Edwards

[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.

This evening, Rep. Al Wynn announced his endorsement of Sen. Barack Obama for President of the United States.

"Barack Obama brings a positive energy, a new vision and has the political courage to bring about the change this country so desperately needs on the Presidential level," he said.

Wynn, a Democrat, faces his own tough primary battle with community activist Donna Edwards for his Fourth District seat on Feb. 12, the same day Maryland's presidential primary is taking place.

Like the rest of the nation, Marylanders rang in the New Year as the ball dropped in Times Square and 2008 began. For political enthusiasts, the great celebration marked the beginning of an exciting election year. The Iowa caucuses are nearly upon us, and citizens in the Hawkeye State will have an immense say in who the nominees are in the Democratic and Republican parties. Caucus watch parties are planned throughout Maryland tomorrow night, as state supporters of the various presidential candidates will gather in support of their candidate.

[img_assist|nid=348|title=John Edwards|desc=With family at the 2004 Democratic Convention.|link=none|align=right|width=140|height=154]John Edwards' campaign released the names of his candidates for district delegate to the 2008 Democratic Convention late last week. Edwards will have 30 candidates stand for 54 slots available in the February 12 primary.

Some notable names on the list include Delegates Galen Clagett and Frank Conaway, consultant Al Liebskind and Democratic Central Committee member Venattia Vann.