Maryland: Matt Stoller

Fri, 07/25/2008 - 07:26

In blogger conference keynote, Edwards traces her political roots

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On Saturday, July 19, U.S. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-Fort Washington) traveled to Austin, Texas to finally speak in person with those who were among the first to listen to her and a message that would oust an entrenched incumbent less than two years later.

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Wed, 02/13/2008 - 01:32

Edwards, declaring victory, brings campaign back to 'change'

LARGO - In her victory speech tonight, Donna Edwards returned to what has been the central focus of her campaign: changing the ways of Washington.

“Today voters went to the polls and they voted for change,” Edwards said to jubilant supporters at the Radisson Largo.

With 58% of the precincts reporting, Edwards led eight-term incumbent Al Wynn by a large 59%-36% margin in the race for Congressional District 4.

Tue, 02/12/2008 - 23:37

Edwards party gets rowdy

LARGO - With returns showing Donna Edwards leading Al Wynn significantly, the mood here at the Edwards party is, to put it mildly, boisterous.

In the ballroom, where Edwards is set to speak, the music is beginning to blare and shouts of laughter and celebration are erupting.

When a man standing near the stage calls out results from the Associated Press feed he is greeted with loud cheers.

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Tue, 01/08/2008 - 12:45

Wynn-Edwards heats up under Capitol Dome's shade

[img_assist|nid=545|title=Edwards supporters protest Wynn fundraiser|desc=|link=none|align=middle|width=420|height=222]“Follow The Money,” Says Edwards While Wynn Ties Her To Halliburton

WASHINGTON D.C. - With the Democratic Fourth Congressional District primary five weeks away, the campaigns for challenger Donna Edwards and incumbent Al Wynn came head to head today just a block from the United States Capitol.

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