Maryland’s Primary: Why
bother
Maryland is a profoundly
blue state. Its election cycle for governor is a mere formality. After eight years of Martin O’Malley’s
oppressive left-wing agenda Marylanders deserve a respite from heavy taxes,
over regulation and budgetary mismanagement. Yet those seeking the governorship
from the Democrat slate not only want to keep O’Malley’s programs in place they
want to intensify them. Taxpayers, under the Democrat’s platform, are secondary
to the entitlement class that keeps them in power. Leading the pact of
Democrats during this primary cycle is Anthony Brown, the present Lieutenant
Governor. He has a 2 to 1 lead in the latest polls over his closest rival,
Douglas Gansler. As Attorney General Gansler has amassed a significant level of
baggage that is pulling him down in the polls. A comparison of his bio to his
actual performance in office offers quite a disparity in content. Unions and
the political fossils still in power have ordained Brown as their choice to
take O’Malley’s place. Four other candidates running against Brown should not
have wasted their efforts or money. Disturbing as the fact is they never had a
chance. http://www.sanluisobispo.com/2014/06/23/3123694/md-primary-could-play-a-role-in.html?sp=/99/177/507/
Five candidates are vying
for the Governor’s seat in the Republican Primary. Harford County’s Executive David Craig and
Larry Hogan, a business owner, are the best known in this group. Craig’s tax
proposals deserve a closer inspection. Does he really believe in lower taxes
and lean budget management? From his tenure in office many questions arise
concerning his fiscal priorities. Larry Hogan has moved up quickly in
recognition around the state. His business experience allows him to understand
the stresses present Maryland government has inflicted on those in the private
sector. Three others in the Republican field are relatively unknown. They have
a minute chance to succeed at this late date.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/larry-hogan-for-maryland-governor/2014/05/20/b461d4f2-df9e-11e3-8dcc-d6b7fede081a_story.html
With all the attention
being paid to Anthony Brown both sides of the aisle are struggling to have
their words heard. Moribund as this primary season has been most of the
candidates, in either party, have yet to energize those who would place them in
office. Since O’Malley has taxed Maryland into a coma no one coming after him
can do much worse, or could they? To move away from Maryland’s tax and spend
mentality now is the time to consider your vote very carefully. Democrats are
crying for more entitlements, higher taxes and tighter control of those who
they reign over. Republicans antithetically want the opposite in every sense
imaginable. Whichever side you lean towards please vote. It is your right
before someone votes it out of existence.
Mark Davis MD, President
of Healthnets Review Services. www.healthnetsreviewservices.com platomd@gmail.com
Dr. Davis is author of
Demons of Democracy and Obamacare: Dead on Arrival, A Prescription for
Disaster.
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