Democratic Convention Notebook: Raskin’s mustard, Colbert in town
Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, made sure Maryland delegates could savor the flavor of the Democratic National Convention well after they leave Chicago.
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Democrats see abortion issue as defining – and winning – issue in fall election
Abortion has been a key talking point at the Democratic National Convention, with speeches focused on reproductive rights on every night of the convention. On Thursday night, the United Center was full of attendees wearing white in support of reproductive rights.
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Democrats – including Maryland’s Moore – take on GOP proposals to cut vets’ programs
Republican proposals to slash veterans programs have been drawing fire this week from Democratic veterans and delegates, including Maryland Gov. Wes Moore.
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Harris accepts Democratic nomination for president, Maryland delegates energized for fall campaign
Vice President Kamala Harris accepted her party’s nomination Thursday night, pledging “a new way forward” for the nation and warning that the consequences of another Donald Trump presidency would be “extremely serious.”
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Maryland lawmakers say Biden legacy was secured by decision to step aside
In Maryland, Rep. Glenn Ivey said, Biden’s infrastructure legislation – which is funding bridges, road repair, and a Baltimore rail tunnel – will bring benefits for years to come. Other Biden administration highlights Ivey listed include expanding high-speed internet access and bringing down prescription drug costs.
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Democratic Convention Notebook: Earl the Muskrat, river cruise, walk up songs
Delegates from Maryland’s Eastern Shore to the Democratic National Convention are being joined by a mascot this week: Earl the Muskrat.
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Walz formally accepts vice presidential nomination, tells Democrats election is about freedom
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz accepted the Democratic nomination for vice president Wednesday night, telling the Democratic National Convention his party is for freedom, while Donald Trump and the Republicans are behind “an agenda that nobody asked for.”
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Hoyer doesn’t let a stroke keep him from joining his fellow Maryland Democrats in Chicago
When Hoyer took the podium in front of the Maryland blue crab backdrop and an audience that had risen to its feet, the veteran lawmaker used his health as a benchmark for the work and successes of Democrats in health care.
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Democratic Convention Notebook: Maryland roll call, Baltimore’s Simba and Swiftie bracelets
Charm Scott, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott’s eight-month-old baby boy, was introduced to the Maryland delegation breakfast Tuesday in Lion King fashion.
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Alsobrooks offers tribute to Harris as friend, mentor, roll model
Maryland Senate candidate and Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks made her debut on the national stage Tuesday, giving a keynote address to the Democratic National Convention about her mentor Vice President Kamala Harris.
“Ever since Donald Trump rode down that ridiculous elev
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