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.
Ehrlich didnt beat Townsend all that bad , considering that Townshend was a lousy candidate, She ran on the fact she was related to the Kennedy's and strutted around like her crap didnt stink, The good part is that Republicans are gaining in Maryland it isnt the same old sure thing for Dems it used to be. Steele would make a good Senator.