Just Moved to Maryland

[firebrand80]

In September I relocated from IL, I currently live in Rockville. The primaries are coming fast, and I'm not as nearly as informed as I need to be. Can someone be kind enough to give me a cheat sheet on the political landscape?

[haikugal]

1. Try here...

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=forum&id=1056

Sorry, I didn't see where this was posted...good luck!

[NastyRiffraff]

2. Here are some sites to get you started:

http://www.politics1.com/md.htm
http://www.theseventhstate.com/
http://www.marylandjuice.com/
https://www.facebook.com/WomansDemocraticClub/

Welcome to Maryland! I live in Silver Spring. You'll find that Montgomery County is a hotbed of MD politics. Have fun!

[firebrand80]

3. Thanks. I was canvassed by Van Hollen's campaign yesterday

It prompted me to realize that I had some research to do

[elleng]

4. I hope you've heard from Donna Edwards' campaign by now,

and I hope you're enjoying it here.

[firebrand80]

5. nope

I know about her, but haven't been contacted by her campaign

[elleng]

6. Sorry. I've contacted a DUer who may help.

[qwlauren35]

7. The big race is the Senate.

Democrats Chris Van Hollen and Donna Edwards, both Congresscritters, are running against each other. Van Hollen is from Montgomery County, has about $5million in the bank, just ran ads in Baltimore and jumped in the lead 2 weeks ago, polling at 43 to31 against Edwards, who is from PG County and has less than $1 million. EMILY'S List - a PAC that supports pro-choice Democratic women and helped the retiring Senator Barbara Mikulski get into office 30 years ago - is running $1 million in ads for Donna in Baltimore. It is likely that the polls may flip back by the end of January. But the reality is that Edwards is the underdog because of the money. We'll just see what happens.

I've posted many notes about Donna's campaign. If you want to read more about her, go to my blog - https://laurenfoster64.wordpress.com


Welcome to Maryland.

[qwlauren35]

8. As for visitors knocking at the door...

I know for a fact that Edwards will have a presence in Montgomery County. I can give you a contact name if you want to get involved.