9A, We've Got a Problem!
Yeah...that is one of our state delegates.
I (probably along with many of you) am from Maryland District 9A.  The district is based in Howard County, covering most of Ellicott City.  Currently, we have three Republicans representing us in Annapolis.

There is State Senator Allan Kittleman, and State Delegates Gail Bates and Warren Miller (pictured to the left...the one with the sign...and "Keep the change" t-shirt).  While Kittleman has proven himself moderate, our delegates are anything but.

Miller, especially, has gone as far as aligning himself with the radical Tea Party.  Both delegates continuously support business interests over the voters of Howard County.  We now have our chance to change that.

Bates and Miller are currently facing two Democratic challengers in November's election.  Candidates Jon Weinstein and Maryann Maher are vowing to take the residents of 9A in a new direction if they make it to Annapolis.

Check out the candidates' respective campaign sites and then get out to the polls!

Mitch ]]> Yeah...that is one of our state delegates.I (probably along with many of you) am from Maryland District 9A.  The district is based in Howard County, covering most of Ellicott City.  Currently, we... http://umbccollegedems.blogspot.com/2010/10/9a-weve-got-problem.html https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/3201/guest@my.umbc.edu/dfc31626536ee28bb210c4f813258666/api/pixel blue democrat democratic democrats dnc election omalley party political politics state College Democrats https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/collegedems https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/xsmall.png?1510536406 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/original.png?1510536406 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/xxlarge.png?1510536406 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/xlarge.png?1510536406 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/large.png?1510536406 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/medium.png?1510536406 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/small.png?1510536406 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/xsmall.png?1510536406 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/xxsmall.png?1510536406 College Democrats 9 36 true Tue, 26 Oct 2010 10:00:00 -0400 Tue, 26 Oct 2010 10:00:00 -0400 Two Days, Two Polls: O'Malley Expands Lead According to two recent polls, Gov. O'Malley appears to be poised for reelection on Nov. 2nd.  We personally never expected otherwise.

Over the weekend, The Baltimore Sun released poll results that showed O'Malley has a 14-point lead over former Gov. Ehrlich.  On Monday, The Washington Post released an additional poll with similar results.


The latest polls follow months of hard fought campaigning (a rematch had been speculated between the 2006 rivals before either of them had officially entered the race), numerous campaign ads, three debates, and some recent high profile visits to the state.  Last Thursday, O'Malley held a rally in Federal Hill with former President Clinton, while Ehrlich took to a farm this weekend with failed presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani and a strategically placed dump truck.


Throughout the campaign season, many of the polls asking "If the election for Maryland governor were held today, for whom would you vote?" have shown favor to O'Malley.  Now that early voting has begun we can only hope the same people participating in the polls are heading out to vote.

See the full results of The Post's poll here. ]]> According to two recent polls, Gov. O'Malley appears to be poised for reelection on Nov. 2nd.  We personally never expected otherwise. Over the weekend, The Baltimore Sun released poll results... http://umbccollegedems.blogspot.com/2010/10/two-days-two-polls-omalley-expands-lead.html https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/3197/guest@my.umbc.edu/48ccb71a32137e296f8ac72d103a3c4b/api/pixel blue democrat democratic democrats dnc election omalley party political politics state College Democrats https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/collegedems https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/xsmall.png?1510536406 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/original.png?1510536406 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/xxlarge.png?1510536406 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/xlarge.png?1510536406 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/large.png?1510536406 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/medium.png?1510536406 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/small.png?1510536406 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/xsmall.png?1510536406 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/xxsmall.png?1510536406 College Democrats 10 11 true Mon, 25 Oct 2010 22:15:00 -0400 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 22:15:00 -0400 We LOVE Early Voting!
Early voting for the general election starts in Maryland today!
That's right, thanks to early voting, registered voters in Maryland have no excuse not to make it to the polls!  Early voting starts today and goes until next Thursday, the 28th.  Polling stations will be open everyday, except Sunday, from 10AM - 8PM.  You can find your county's early voting stations and everything else you could ever want to know about voting early here.

If you must wait, the general election will be held on November 2nd (The same day as Donuts and Democracy!  Coincidence? I think not.)

So go, go out and vote...unless you plan to vote for Ehrlich, in which case you should take the time to consider the potentially detrimental choice you are about to make. ]]> Early voting for the general election starts in Maryland today! That's right, thanks to early voting, registered voters in Maryland have no excuse not to make it to the polls!  Early voting starts... http://umbccollegedems.blogspot.com/2010/10/we-love-early-voting.html https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/3149/guest@my.umbc.edu/7a7516325c2c631b9bac2be79bcb2851/api/pixel blue democrat democratic democrats dnc election omalley party political politics state College Democrats https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/collegedems https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/xsmall.png?1510536406 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/original.png?1510536406 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/xxlarge.png?1510536406 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/xlarge.png?1510536406 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/large.png?1510536406 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/medium.png?1510536406 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/small.png?1510536406 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/xsmall.png?1510536406 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/xxsmall.png?1510536406 College Democrats 13 8 true Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:00:00 -0400 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:00:00 -0400 Minutes - October 20th, 2010
UMBC College Democrats
Meeting Minutes 10/20/10

1.      John Sarbanes Campaign needs volunteers
·         Phone banking—on campus
·         John Sarbanes has also offered to visit the club
o   Try to have it during regular Wed. meeting time
o   OR have it an earlier time
o   Invite people to come and have substantial issues to talk about!!

2.      Donuts and Democracy- Mitch has been working on this
·         Election Day Event (Nov. 2) from 8AM-11AM
·         Behind the game room (near SEB room)
·         Need volunteers
o   Set up/clean up/during
o   Email Mitch at umbccollegedems@gmail.com

3.      County Executive Debate from last Tuesday (10/12)
·         Mixed messages (weren’t enough volunteers AND thanks for sponsoring)

4.      Rally with Bill Clinton for Governor O’Malley—Oct. 21, gates open at 3:00pm in Federal Hill

5.      Rally to Restore Sanity- October 30

6.      Debate between O’Malley and Ehrlich Oct. 21 (WOLB-AM radio) 7AM

7.      Generally need volunteers to canvass, phone bank, and work the polls on election day
·         An email will be sent to coordinate possible election day volunteers

8.      Early voting begins Friday and ends October 28 (polls are closed on Sunday Oct. 24) from 10 AM – 8PM

9.      Constitution that was approved last meeting has been accepted by SGA 
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Hope to see a lot of new faces!

If you'd like to be reminded of our meetings e-mail us at umbccollegedems@gmail.com and ask to be added to our mailing list. ]]> We will be having a general meeting this Wednesday at 4PM.  It will be held in Commons 331.  There will be a lot of discussion about the upcoming elections and ways to help the Dems win.  We will... http://umbccollegedems.blogspot.com/2010/10/meeting-this-week.html https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/3053/guest@my.umbc.edu/9962095fae0720f5a87c1db638f0c18b/api/pixel blue democrat democratic democrats dnc election omalley party political politics state College Democrats https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/collegedems https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/xsmall.png?1510536406 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/original.png?1510536406 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/xxlarge.png?1510536406 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/xlarge.png?1510536406 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/large.png?1510536406 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/medium.png?1510536406 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/small.png?1510536406 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/xsmall.png?1510536406 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/xxsmall.png?1510536406 College Democrats 3 1 true Sun, 17 Oct 2010 13:33:00 -0400 Sun, 17 Oct 2010 13:33:00 -0400 The Great Debate(s) Maryland's gubernatorial candidates participated in two televised debates this week.  On Monday, Gov. Martin O'Malley and former Gov. Bob Ehrlich took to the studio of WJZ to talk about their respective records as governor, and the issues facing Maryland over the next four years.  On Thursday, they headed to The Washington Post and did much of the same.

We think O'Malley came out on top, and thanks to his campaign you can see for yourself:

Debate One - Monday, October 11th



Debate Two - Thursday, October 14th



Though Ehrlich claimed victory, we could not find any of this footage on his campaign website.  Hiding something, Bob? ]]> Maryland's gubernatorial candidates participated in two televised debates this week.  On Monday, Gov. Martin O'Malley and former Gov. Bob Ehrlich took to the studio of WJZ to talk about their... http://umbccollegedems.blogspot.com/2010/10/great-debates_15.html https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/3040/guest@my.umbc.edu/ea5c6537dba5f1e890b381c264e803fd/api/pixel blue democrat democratic democrats dnc election omalley party political politics state College Democrats https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/collegedems https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/xsmall.png?1510536406 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/original.png?1510536406 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/xxlarge.png?1510536406 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/xlarge.png?1510536406 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/large.png?1510536406 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/medium.png?1510536406 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/small.png?1510536406 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/xsmall.png?1510536406 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/xxsmall.png?1510536406 College Democrats 7 7 true Fri, 15 Oct 2010 17:36:00 -0400 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 17:36:00 -0400 The Great Debate(s) Maryland's gubernatorial candidates participated in two televised debates this week.  On Monday, Gov. Martin O'Malley and former Gov. Bob Ehrlich took to the studio of WJZ to talk about their respective records as governor, and the issues facing Maryland over the next four years.  On Thursday, they headed to The Washington Post and did much of the same.

We think O'Malley came out on top, and thanks to his campaign you can see for yourself:

Debate One - Monday, October 11th



Debate Two - Thursday, October 14th



Though Ehrlich claimed victory, we could not find any of this footage on his campaign website.  Hiding something, Bob?
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Graduation Rate Rises, Dropout Rate Falls for Class of 2010 
Maryland Students Make Broad Gains on National Test 
Maryland Awarded $250 Million Race to the Top Grant 
Obviously (as I am writing for the College Democrats), it was implied that O'Malley is the stronger candidate when it comes to education.  I stand by that argument, but some people wanted more information.  In that case, you can read what the National Education Association, who recently awarded the governor with their "America's Greatest Education Governor" award, has to say.


You're also welcome to take a look at Ehrlich's campaign website, where they promise "Governor Bob Ehrlich will continue to invest in our public schools and ensure that all of our students and teachers are the primary beneficiaries of those investments."  Isn't that a contradiction?


Mitch

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For more information on Maryland education and the importance of funding check out the links after the break.
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VS.


As election day gets closer and closer, Gov. Martin O'Malley and former Gov. Robert Ehrlich have scheduled several upcoming debates.  It will be the first time the two candidates have debated since the 2006 election season when O'Malley successfully defeated Ehrlich in the race for Maryland's top office .  

The first debate will be televised this Monday at 7PM on WJZ (you can RSVP on our Facebook page).  Two additional radio debates have been scheduled for later in the month, Oct. 21st on WOLB from 8AM-9AM and Oct. 22 on WTOP.

Make sure to tune in!

]]> VS. As election day gets closer and closer, Gov. Martin O'Malley and former Gov. Robert Ehrlich have scheduled several upcoming debates.  It will be the first time the two candidates have... http://umbccollegedems.blogspot.com/2010/10/omalley-vs-ehrlich-round-two-three-four.html https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/2941/guest@my.umbc.edu/bc7377ee5cc0203bbd43e6b5f83d13f9/api/pixel blue democrat democratic democrats dnc election omalley party political politics state College Democrats https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/collegedems https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/xsmall.png?1510536406 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/original.png?1510536406 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/xxlarge.png?1510536406 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/xlarge.png?1510536406 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/large.png?1510536406 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/medium.png?1510536406 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/small.png?1510536406 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/xsmall.png?1510536406 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/xxsmall.png?1510536406 College Democrats 5 12 true Sat, 09 Oct 2010 13:22:00 -0400 Sat, 09 Oct 2010 13:22:00 -0400 Ehrlich wants to do what?! Now, I don't claim to know much in the way of policy when it comes to politics, but tell me if you can see the contradiction in these two Baltimore Sun articles:

1) "Md. High School Graduation Rate Climbs"

2) "Ehrlich Would Cut School Funding to Offset Tax Rollback"

The first article touches on the fact Maryland's graduation rate is the highest it has been in 11 years.  It specifically notes the achievements of Baltimore City schools "where nearly 1,500 fewer students left high school last year than in 2007."  Seems like they should be rewarded, right?


Well, not according to former (and I hope it stays that way) Governor Robert Ehrlich.  The second article gives insight into the Republican gubernatorial candidate's plan for education..."chop $126 million in education funding that goes primarily to Baltimore and Montgomery and Prince George's counties."


I realize the first article doesn't really touch on the importance of funding, but let's be real, when isn't funding important?  Without the necessary funding, the graduation rate may likely be headed right back to where it was before O'Malley took office.


Thoughts?


Mitch ]]> Now, I don't claim to know much in the way of policy when it comes to politics, but tell me if you can see the contradiction in these two Baltimore Sun articles: 1) "Md. High School Graduation... http://umbccollegedems.blogspot.com/2010/10/ehrlich-wants-to-do-what.html https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/2916/guest@my.umbc.edu/8f47ad5d5da2149eff003f10f86cdd06/api/pixel blue democrat democratic democrats dnc election omalley party political politics state College Democrats https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/collegedems https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/xsmall.png?1510536406 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/original.png?1510536406 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/xxlarge.png?1510536406 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/xlarge.png?1510536406 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/large.png?1510536406 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/medium.png?1510536406 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/small.png?1510536406 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/xsmall.png?1510536406 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/xxsmall.png?1510536406 College Democrats 11 48 true Thu, 07 Oct 2010 15:36:00 -0400 Thu, 07 Oct 2010 15:36:00 -0400