National independent political groups that played a significant role in last year's midterm elections are beginning to engage again in competitive House districts in Illinois, Florida and other states, though so far they've pulled their punches in what could be Maryland's most closely watched race in 2012.
The 1st Congressional District was a high-profile battleground in the past two elections — Democrats captured it in 2008, and Republicans won it back in 2010. But political analysts say uncertainty over the state's redistricting process along with incumbent Rep. Andy Harris' double-digit win last year may be giving some national Democratic groups pause.
The virtual silence by third-party groups comes after an election in which fundraising arms of the House political parties and other independent political organizations dumped $4.2 million into the district — making it the 12th-most expensive House race for such spending in the country, according to a Center for Responsive Politics analysis.
Maryland's 1st District includes the Eastern Shore as well as portions of Anne Arundel, Baltimore and Harford counties.
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Thanks for the news flash GA! Were would we be without you!
Ding bat, of course no big pols are in Maryland's first district this time. No one has filed to challenge the current turd in office.
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