I think it is news when a deep blue solidly liberal Democrat state like MD elects a GOP governor. I knew the GOP was going to win big last November but I didn’t think it was going to happen in deep blue states like MD. I think the voters there elected Hogan precisely because they were fed up with O’Malley’s high taxes and other liberal policies. I hope Hogan can repeal some of O’Malley’s policies and enough Dems in the state legislature got the message as well.
I'm also hopeful but I'm not holding my breath. As a 34 year resident, I'm looking forward to leaving in another six years.