Cong. Elijah Cummings has died (metro, build, development)

[North Beach Person]

Originally Posted by NJ2MDdude

Wow...I never expected this. Cummings seemed very vibrant attacking Trump just a month ago.

I imagine the political wagon has begun circling around Mike Miller, who has stage 4 prostate cancer, which I understand is not curable in most cases.

I saw Miller a couple weeks ago, he's shaky walking (he has had both hips replaced) but looked amazingly healthy. He doesn't have that cancer pallor or weight loss you see.

[Digger 68]

I guess Govtrack is a competitor site......https://www.govtrack.us/congress/mem...ummings/400090

[SpikeMilligan's Alter Ego]

From David Lublin's Seventh State Blog........

Filling Sad Vacancies
by David Lublin
Rep. Elijah Cummings was one of those people who truly grew in stature and value to the country over time. His indefatigable stand against ceaseless efforts to deprave our institutions from the Benghazi witch hunt to his ringing words fighting Trump's seemingly bottomless corruption provided badly needed moral voice and leadership. Nor did he forget problems at home even as he led on national questions.

Third District Vacancy
The Baltimore Sun explained the process for filling this sad vacancy:

Gov. Larry Hogan has 10 days to issue a proclamation stating a special primary election and a special general election will be held to fill the vacancy, according to the law. The seat will remain vacant until then.

The special primary election shall be held on a Tuesday that is at least 65 days after the proclamation was issued and the special general election shall be held on a Tuesday that is at least 65 days after the primary.

That’s near the end of February at the absolute earliest.

“The whole process could be five months,” said Jared DeMarinis, the state elections board’s director of candidacy and campaign finance. “And that’s moving it along.”

Hogan’s spokesman, Mike Ricci, said Thursday morning that it wasn’t clear yet when the special election would take place.

The elections board needs that window of time to get procedures in order. Ballots will need to be printed and sent out, along with other logistics.

“What we’re waiting for is when the governor issues the proclamation,” DeMarinis said. “That fills in all the gaps.”

In short, it depends how fast Gov. Hogan moves to call the election. The Third District takes in portions of Baltimore City, Baltimore County and Howard County.

While I imagine many will be eyeing this rare opening, I suspect that Cummings's widow and current Maryland Democratic Party Chair Maya Rockymore Cummings would be a lock for the seat if she seeks it. Beyond being this respected representative's widow, she raised her own profile through her gubernatorial run and then her successful run for Democratic Party Chair in the wake of the 2018 election.

Oversight Chair Vacancy
Cummings's passing is a also a loss for Maryland's influence in the U.S. House. On the House Oversight and Reform Committee, Cummings's chairman's gavel will be up for grabs. The committee has played a critical role in the impeachment inquiry.

Based on strict seniority, the post would go to Carolyn Maloney (NY 12), who has been named acting chair. Just behind her are Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC AL) and William Clay (MO 01). Norton, who also possesses significant legal chops, would be the first DC delegate to chair a committee.

Rep. Jamie Raskin (MD 08) is also a rising star on this committee. After just a couple of terms, he's already eighth in seniority, which puts him ahead of fifteen other Democrats but still probably too junior to leapfrog into the post.

David Lublin | October 17, 2019 at 11:43 am | Tags: Carolyn Maloney, Eleanor Holmes Norton, Elijah Cummings, House Oversight and Reform Committee, Jamie Raskin, Maya Rockeymoore Cummings, William Clay | Categories: Seventh Congressional District | URL: https://wp.me/p4mKJE-3aH

[NJ2MDdude]

Originally Posted by North Beach Person

I saw Miller a couple weeks ago, he's shaky walking (he has had both hips replaced) but looked amazingly healthy. He doesn't have that cancer pallor or weight loss you see.

Other than the hair loss, Hogan didn't look like emaciated.

Good for Miller. I hope he has a long, healthy life. I just wish he'd start retirement immediately.

[North Beach Person]

Originally Posted by NJ2MDdude

Other than the hair loss, Hogan didn't look like emaciated.

Good for Miller. I hope he has a long, healthy life. I just wish he'd start retirement immediately.

Well, your opinion differs from mine, and it's because of naked self interest. Miller goes and the SoMD Counties lose all their clout in Annapolis. He's been good (meaning sponsoring bond bills and pushing things like road funding) for the towns down here especially as well as Calvert County. His replacement won't even be able to find us on the map.

Same with Hoyer leaving. NAS PAX has been a beneficiary and, while he didn't exactly "save" the base like he claims and many people believe, he is responsible for getting programs, with their jobs, sent there. His replacement also won't be able to find us on a map.

[Woodlands]

Originally Posted by SpikeMilligan's Alter Ego

From David Lublin's Seventh State Blog........

wow.. thanks for sharing that.. I didn't realize his wife was that active( I don't follow state politics as closely as the City though I know I should)... Seems like she will get the nod should she wants it....and knowing most politicos in MD.. she probably does...

[North Beach Person]

Originally Posted by Woodlands

wow.. thanks for sharing that.. I didn't realize his wife was that active( I don't follow state politics as closely as the City though I know I should)... Seems like she will get the nod should she wants it....and knowing most politicos in MD.. she probably does...

Maybe. She's been having some issues with diverted funding related to a non-profit she runs.

https://capitalresearch.org/article/...ocuments-show/

[SpikeMilligan's Alter Ego]

The guessing has begun.....

https://www.marylandmatters.org/2019...-7th-district/

[bus man]

I live in the part of eastern Howard County where the 2nd, 3rd, and 7th districts converge in a narrow funnel. Drive down Route 100, and which district you're in depends on which lane you're using. (I exaggerate, but not by much.) Elijah Cummings may have been my representative, on paper, but in reality he has never represented my interests in any way, shape, or form. More often than not, he has worked against my interests.

I would have never, ever wished any kind of physical harm on him, much less death. And I certainly do pray that God's comfort will come upon his grieving friends and family. But am I sorry that he is no longer my voice in the United States Congress? Nope, not in the least.

[Digger 68]

Originally Posted by bus man

I live in the part of eastern Howard County where the 2nd, 3rd, and 7th districts converge in a narrow funnel. Drive down Route 100, and which district you're in depends on which lane you're using. (I exaggerate, but not by much.) Elijah Cummings may have been my representative, on paper, but in reality he has never represented my interests in any way, shape, or form. More often than not, he has worked against my interests.

I would have never, ever wished any kind of physical harm on him, much less death. And I certainly do pray that God's comfort will come upon his grieving friends and family. But am I sorry that he is no longer my voice in the United States Congress? Nope, not in the least.

Examples? My gripe is with development, but that issue is everywhere in large metros. Build it, they will come.....

I did list his record above.