[pollwatcher]

The Gov. is a pragmatic republican in a state that is rabidly Pro-Dim. Baltimore and the DC suburb counties (including the infamous Montgomery Co.) usually decide the state and federal elections for the rest of us.

MD had an abortion referendum over ten years ago, so no pro-life pol will bear down on it much.

Ron Smith is a "paleo-conservative" talk show host who opposes the war, but generally supports the GOP.

WBAL's radio and TV stations are somewhat independant of each other. Actually a good strategy -that way you can appeal to the broader populance (and sell advertisers on either).

[evad]

The Gov. is a pragmatic republican in a state that is rabidly Pro-Dim. Baltimore and the DC suburb counties (including the infamous Montgomery Co.) usually decide the state and federal elections for the rest of us. MD had an abortion referendum over ten years ago, so no pro-life pol will bear down on it much. Ron Smith is a "paleo-conservative" talk show host who opposes the war, but generally supports the GOP. WBAL's radio and TV stations are somewhat independant of each other. Actually a good strategy -that way you can appeal to the broader populance (and sell advertisers on either).

Couldn't have said it better myself.

It's very disheartening to watch such a beautiful state repeatedly dragged down by the voters in 2 counties and 1 city.....but, that's Maryland.