Who's the next Governor of Maryland (home, cabinet, living in)

[Tom Lennox 70]

Originally Posted by InvaderBryce

Conservative Democrats don't exist in Maryland; most of the Dems here are Progressives or Liberal Democrats. You try explaining to some people that you are a Conservative Democrat and you get weird looks (personal experience) in certain areas. In my opinion, there is no way in hell Franchot will win the nomination, granted he's the one who should win.

I expect the nominee to be either Doug Gansler, Anthony Brown or some other dark horse candidate (SRB, Donna Edwards, Van Hollen).

There are conservative Democrats around though not as numerous as before, especially since Kerry and Obama when the liberal elite wing overtoook the national party. There are still conservative Democrats in Baltimore City and PG County, mostly black, who support liberals fiscally, but are against gay marriage and abortion. Inner city and black Democrats are very prominent for example in the Maryland Marriage Alliance. Areas like eastern Baltimore County do have a history of union Democrat types similar to Pennsylvania and the Midwest though the Democrats have been alienating them with high taxes and toll increases, and many of them are also not great fans of gay marriage and abortion, or of illegal immigrants which the new Democrats really love.

[MrRational]

Originally Posted by Tom Lennox 70

There are conservative Democrats around though not as numerous as before...
There are still conservative Democrats in Baltimore City and PG County, mostly black,
who support liberals fiscally, but are against gay marriage and abortion.

There are MORE democrats who see it the other way.

People who would welcome some fiscal solvency measures that made sense...
but who have no problem whatsoever with continuing to support civil liberties and choice.
Even if that ends up costing more.

[InvaderBryce]

When I say Conservative Democrats I mean:

Fiscally Conservative
Socially Moderate

Somebody like Evan Bayh, Harold Ford Jr. or Heath Shuler.

[Henry Bowman]

Originally Posted by North Beach Person

In fairness to Pipken he was the sacrificial lamb chosen to run against Mikulski. That really shouldn't be considered a rejection.

truth.

In case anyone missed it, O' Malley endorsed Anthony Brown the other day. For whatever he wants to run for.

ugh....holy empty suits Batman.

[reiflame]

Originally Posted by Tom Lennox 70

There are still conservative Democrats in Baltimore City and PG County, mostly black, who support liberals fiscally, but are against gay marriage and abortion.

IMHO these are the worst types of Democrats. All of the taxes and none of the social reform. I can't stand them.

[ReefAreCoolToo]

better be someone unlike O'Malley...he is not looking the interest of majority of the people that work in the state..own a house but those who relieving on the government for food and $$...and the casinos! I can guaranteed, more people will be moving to DE, VA, WV and maybe PA if the next Governor is like him

[MrRational]

Originally Posted by reiflame

IMHO these are the worst types of Democrats.
All of the taxes and none of the social reform. I can't stand them.

Totally agree.

[InvaderBryce]

Originally Posted by ReefAreCoolToo

better be someone unlike O'Malley...he is not looking the interest of majority of the people that work in the state..own a house but those who relieving on the government for food and $$...and the casinos! I can guaranteed, more people will be moving to DE, VA, WV and maybe PA if the next Governor is like him

The next Governor will be a Liberal Democrat from either PG, MoCo or Baltimore City.

[MidValleyDad]

Gee I remember saying that before I went on Vacation 2 weeks ago

[LoveToRow]

Bottom line is Maryland is a lost cause politcally. If you are a moderate or a conservative send your political donations to a national candidate and plan your retirement in another state like me.