By Barry Rascovar May 4, 2015 — Baltimore deserves better. The citizens of Charm City, black and white, dutifully worked for decades to overcome obstacles of urban decline, including poverty and joblessness, with the goal of creating a thriving neo-urban, multi-racial environment attractive to residents and employers. Those intent on achieving that dream have suffered a heartbreaking setback. […]
Marylander of the Year
By Barry Rascovar Dec. 31, 2014 — Sometimes the most important man in the room isn’t there. That was the case with 2014’s Marylander of the Year, Gov. Martin O’Malley. The state’s 61st chief executive dominated state events throughout 2014, even when he often wasn’t present. He was the centerpiece of the summer-fall gubernatorial campaign […]
How Anthony Brown Blew a Sure Thing
How Brown Blew a Sure Thing By Barry Rascovar Nov. 7, 2014 — Yes, Republican Larry Hogan Jr. ran a smart, tightly focused campaign that helped him pull off a surprisingly strong upset in the race for Maryland governor. But the major reason he’s the next chief executive is that Democrat Anthony Brown blew a […]
Election Eve Conclusions in MD
By Barry Rascovar Nov. 3, 2014 – On the eve of Maryland’s unexpectedly close gubernatorial election, some tentative conclusions can be drawn: Pluses for Brown Anthony Brown did quite well in attracting Democrats to the polls during early voting. Nearly one-third of all ballots cast came from three heavily Democratic jurisdictions – Baltimore City, Prince […]
Was Anyone Watching Debate No. 3?
By Barry Rascovar Oct. 20, 2014–It was the best of the three gubernatorial debates, but who’s at home on a Saturday night? And who’s going to turn to an hour-long program where two politicians sling angry, unfounded charges at one another? The format and the questions this time were effective. Kudos to Jason Newton and WBAL-TV. Democrat Anthony Brown and […]
Debate No. 2 Goes to Brown
By Barry Rascovar Oct. 15, 2014 — Chalk one up – a big one – for Anthony Brown. In a campaign marked by wild accusations and harsh, over-the-top negativity, the Democratic candidate for Maryland governor finally started talking policy in the second televised debate. Larry Hogan Jr., left, and Anthony Brown Two down, one to […]
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