[concerned about politics]

It is unusual for a Republican to be so competitive in such a solidly "Blue" state such as Maryland.

Great! People have been paying attention, aye?

[silverleaf]

I'd say Gov Ehrlich was more than competitive against Kathie Kennedy Townsend. Now we've gone from a $2 billion state deficit to a $1 billion state surplus.

Don't think of Maryland as a blue state- think of it as a red state held in thrall to 2 populous blue counties and the city of Bawlmer.