Maryland Republicans back two Trump-aligned outsiders in primary
In Maryland, Dan Cox and Michael Peroutka won GOP nominations over Hogan allies Schulz and Shalleck, signaling a shift toward right wing candidates. The results raise concerns about general election viability and party balance as Trump loyalists gain statewide reach.
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Jim Shalleck
Wes Moore
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Robert L. Ehrlich Jr
Medina Gazette Letters Guideline on Primary Election Submissions
The Gazette invites letters to the editor with editing for brevity and accuracy. Deadline for Aug 2 primary letters is 5 p.m. today. Letters must be 250 words or fewer and include name, full address, and a telephone number for verification. Submit by email or mail to The Gazette.
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Federal-state balance shifts as gridlock spurs state power
Carl P. Leubsdorf argues that 25 years after Clinton’s era of big government remark the federal role is waning amid gridlock, gerrymandering, and a conservative Supreme Court. States gain power but face policy splits, with red states tightening norms while blue states liberalize.
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Senate aging shapes next class of first term senators
Bloomberg Opinion notes rising average age of new Senate members with three open seats in safe states. Vermont faces 82 year old retiring Patrick Leahy as Peter Welch, 75, is favored. Alabama and Oklahoma field younger candidates, while other races in Pennsylvania Ohio North Carolina feature older names. The piece urges parties to recruit and back stronger younger candidates to lower future Senate age.
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