Special Session Unlikely To Hurt Dems

Swift fix of budget plan should maintain political status quo, analysts say

Maryland Democrats were barraged with criticism after failing to pass a budget during the regular legislative session, but observers say the majority lawmakers don't have much to worry about in terms of lasting fallout from the stalemate or the upcoming special session.

As far as Republicans are concerned, they could stand to gain a seat or two in the next election, but little more, said Todd Eberly, professor of political science at St. Mary's College of Maryland in St. Mary's City.

“This is not the thing that's going to launch Republicans into true two-party status,” he said.

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