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Monday, October 25, 2010
CONGRESSMAN WAYNE GILCHREST OFFICIALLY ENDORSES GOVERNOR O'MALLEY
Respected Statesman and Environmental Leader Crosses Party Lines to Support
Governor 'On the Side' of Maryland's Working Families
Baltimore, MD (October 25, 2010) --Joined by friends and supporters at the popular Easton Market Square, former Republican Congressman Wayne T. Gilchrest formally endorsed Martin O'Malley for Governor. The Republican Congressman, who served Maryland's first Congressional district for 18 years until 2009, cited Governor O'Malley's commitment to Eastern Shore families and environmental stewardship in his endorsement.
"Throughout his distinguished service in the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Gilchrest has always sought consensus, looking beyond political labels to do the right thing for Marylanders," said Governor O'Malley. "Today I am honored to have the support of this great leader, who has fought for our country, fought for our State, fought for our children, fought our environment...and never once let partisanship stand in the way of progress. I am grateful for the support and wise counsel of Congressman Gilchrest, as we work together to protect our land and our water, and expand opportunities for all Maryland children to enjoy outdoor experiences and learn about our environment."
"Governor O'Malley is to be commended for making the tough decisions to move Maryland forward during very difficult economic times," said Congressman Gilchrest. "His efforts to restore the health of the Bay, preserve our open space, and teach our children important lessons about environmental stewardship are helping to improve the quality of life for countless families on the Eastern Shore. I know Martin O'Malley. I have counseled him on environmental policy and I know he makes all of his decisions with the best interests of Maryland families in mind."
Congressman Gilchrest represented Maryland's Eastern Shore for decades and is well known for his strong stance on protecting Maryland's environment-a commitment shared by the O'Malley-Brown Administration. Before he was elected to Congress, Congressman Gilchrest served in the United States Marines and was a high school teacher at Kent County High School.
Governor O'Malley has been recognized as a national leader in implementing effective environmental restoration policies. Under his leadership, since 2007 Maryland has preserved 31,000 acres of land through Program Open Space, more than three times the previous Administration; developed the region's most substantive Chesapeake Bay restoration plan; increased environmental enforcement actions by 54 percent; enacted management strategies leading to a 60 percent increase in the Bay's blue crab population; adopted a visionary plan to restore native oysters and promote development of an aquaculture industry; initiated a new strategic growth plan; increased its Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard; committed to a 25% reduction in state greenhouse gas emissions by 2020, and set a goal of creating or maintaining 100,000 green jobs by 2015.
GOP Braces For 'Epidemic' ACORN-Style Vote Fraud In Midterms
Like the mythological hydra that grew two heads for every one cut off, the controversial ACORN group has been reborn under a swarm of new names and poses an "epidemic" voter-fraud threat that could alter the outcome of midterm elections, GOP leaders warn.
David Norcross, chairman of the Republican National Lawyers Association, tells Newsmax.TV in an exclusive interview that the community-organizing group ACORN "absolutely" has re-emerged since it was disbanded in March 2010 following a rash of voter-fraud investigations.
"Some of the old ACORN groups are back at it again," Norcross tells Newsmax.TV. "They use quotas for registration. That encourages people to go out and sign up anybody, or nobody -- just sign up addresses and things like that."
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Norcross says his group has already received reports of voting irregularities "on multiple fronts."
"It's an epidemic," Norcross tells Newsmax. "It's laughable that the left calls voter fraud nonexistent. It's very much existent."
Two years ago, according to Norcross, the Service Employees International Union and ACORN were "joined at the hip." Even without a group named ACORN per se, attempts to manipulate the election will continue, he says.
"There's no question in my mind that the SEIU will continue those registration tactics, whether not any semblance of ACORN is involved," he says.
"But there's also ample evidence that ACORN has been reborn with a number of new names," he says. "What you want to look for as key words are 'community organization,' [and] 'justice, ' [or] 'working families.' Those are all key words, and we believe those organizations are simply re-made ACORN organizations."
Norcross says his organization, whose mission includes the promotion of fair and honest elections, has alerted its members around the country to be on the lookout for organizations bearing ACORN-related names.
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David Norcross, chairman of the Republican National Lawyers Association, tells Newsmax.TV in an exclusive interview that the community-organizing group ACORN "absolutely" has re-emerged since it was disbanded in March 2010 following a rash of voter-fraud investigations.
"Some of the old ACORN groups are back at it again," Norcross tells Newsmax.TV. "They use quotas for registration. That encourages people to go out and sign up anybody, or nobody -- just sign up addresses and things like that."
Story continues below.
Norcross says his group has already received reports of voting irregularities "on multiple fronts."
"It's an epidemic," Norcross tells Newsmax. "It's laughable that the left calls voter fraud nonexistent. It's very much existent."
Two years ago, according to Norcross, the Service Employees International Union and ACORN were "joined at the hip." Even without a group named ACORN per se, attempts to manipulate the election will continue, he says.
"There's no question in my mind that the SEIU will continue those registration tactics, whether not any semblance of ACORN is involved," he says.
"But there's also ample evidence that ACORN has been reborn with a number of new names," he says. "What you want to look for as key words are 'community organization,' [and] 'justice, ' [or] 'working families.' Those are all key words, and we believe those organizations are simply re-made ACORN organizations."
Norcross says his organization, whose mission includes the promotion of fair and honest elections, has alerted its members around the country to be on the lookout for organizations bearing ACORN-related names.
More here
8 DAYS TO DECIDE: Snubbed R.I. Dem Tells Obama To 'Shove It'
As Obama visits Rhode Island, he probably won't get a warm welcome from Democratic gov candidate Frank Caprio, who has some choice words about what the president can do with his endorsement.
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Pelosi Takes The Heat
'If I were not effective they wouldn't care about me'
With one week left in the campaign, the Speaker of the House talks to Politics Daily about what's at stake in the election
The first time I got Nancy Pelosi on the phone, 15 years ago, she struck me as one driven sister. I had only been in Washington for a few months, and had called her for a story I was working on about a House colleague of hers. Even the most junior New York Times reporters tend to get their calls returned, but Pelosi's press person phoned me back to say I shouldn't expect to hear from the congresswoman that day because she was out of pocket, attending to her mother's funeral. Mortified — I had no idea her mother had died — I apologized and put the phone down, only to be surprised shortly thereafter by a call from Pelosi, who was working her way through her call list all the same. Of course I had no idea how far the inability to take a day off would take her, but one criticism you never hear about the Speaker of the House of Representatives is this year's most popular put-down; no one would dream of telling Nancy Pelosi to cowgirl up.
GO HERE to read more.
NRA Endorsement
Joe,
I received this post card in the mail, and while comparing candidates I looked up HB 683 and found that Norm Conway’s name does not appear anywhere on the bill, nor does it appear on HB 407, which was last year’s version, neither as a Sponsor nor a Co- sponsor. I called both the NRA and Conway’s office today to ask for the lowdown on this, as Conway’s own website’s list of bills he either sponsored or co-sponsored doesn’t list this one either.
After speaking with both Norm Conway’s office and the NRA-ILA office, neither could find that this was true, either. The NRA-ILA promised me that they would send out a corrective email to its members if they continue to find no sponsorship on this issue.
They did, however, state that Norm has in the past been a favorable voter on 2nd Amendment issues, hence his A rating which is shared by McDermott and Pusey as well.
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High Speed Chase In Salisbury
MSP is involved in a high speed chase around the Zoo and Golf Course.
We're told there's another foot chase going on near the BOE, (could be the same as above) 1050, (wreck) bailout and there may be an issue with a small plane attempting to come into the Salisbury Airport with engine trouble.
They are chasing suspect through the Zoo and are now by the south side of the park.
UPDATE: Suspect caught. The Police recovered a gun by Beaver Dam Rd/Dr.
We're told there's another foot chase going on near the BOE, (could be the same as above) 1050, (wreck) bailout and there may be an issue with a small plane attempting to come into the Salisbury Airport with engine trouble.
They are chasing suspect through the Zoo and are now by the south side of the park.
UPDATE: Suspect caught. The Police recovered a gun by Beaver Dam Rd/Dr.
Chiefs Of Law Enforcement Appear In Commercial For Matt Maciarello
Structure Fire On Holland Island
"FYI, West Side, Hebron, and Mardela were all dispatched to assist Dorchester Co with a structure fire located on Holland Island. West Side (12-16, Deputy Chief) advised Central that the only access to the island was by boat and that station 5 and 9 could return to service. West Side also said that if they were still
needed that the only thing they could do was shoot water from the boat and that they would NOT be doing any active structure fire fighting on the ground.
Central advised West Side that Dorch still wanted their assistance. Then Central came back on and said that a member of West Side called in and said that he was on the island yesterday and that it may be a controlled burn. West Side responded to that statement by saying they were NOT going to respond to the fire. After a few minutes a member of West Side asked for confirmation that they were not going in to help and 12-16 said that when Dorch. got there, IF they still needed help that they would go in, but as of now they were NOT going to make an attempt.
Wow, that seems like not only a big mess, but if they have to get a boat loaded, manned, and launched just to get out there, then they may want to at least be loaded and ready to go, if not, actually being on their way to save some time! I mean, I'm not a chief or anything, but if they are going to waste time and gas riding around for the fun of it any other time why not actually start heading out there for just in case??? What is your opinion?
***ESPECIALLY SINCE IT'S ON AN ISLAND!!!!***
It's not like it's just down the road from the station. They have to take a boat
there!"
This message was sent in from a concerned citizen.
needed that the only thing they could do was shoot water from the boat and that they would NOT be doing any active structure fire fighting on the ground.
Central advised West Side that Dorch still wanted their assistance. Then Central came back on and said that a member of West Side called in and said that he was on the island yesterday and that it may be a controlled burn. West Side responded to that statement by saying they were NOT going to respond to the fire. After a few minutes a member of West Side asked for confirmation that they were not going in to help and 12-16 said that when Dorch. got there, IF they still needed help that they would go in, but as of now they were NOT going to make an attempt.
Wow, that seems like not only a big mess, but if they have to get a boat loaded, manned, and launched just to get out there, then they may want to at least be loaded and ready to go, if not, actually being on their way to save some time! I mean, I'm not a chief or anything, but if they are going to waste time and gas riding around for the fun of it any other time why not actually start heading out there for just in case??? What is your opinion?
***ESPECIALLY SINCE IT'S ON AN ISLAND!!!!***
It's not like it's just down the road from the station. They have to take a boat
there!"
This message was sent in from a concerned citizen.
STATEMENT FROM O'MALLEY-BROWN CAMPAIGN ON WASHINGTON POST POLL
Baltimore, MD (October 25, 2010) -- In response to the latest Washington Post poll, which shows Governor O'Malley gaining momentum over Bob Ehrlich, O'Malley-Brown Campaign Manager Tom Russell issued the following statement:
"The latest polling from the Washington Post confirms what we are seeing on the ground: Marylanders are rallying around Governor O'Malley's vision to move Maryland forward through more jobs, better schools, and safer communities. While the momentum in this race is clearly on our side, our opponent will stop at nothing to save his 24-year political career through desperate negative attacks and underhanded voter suppression tactics. Marylanders know we cannot afford to let Maryland slip backwards with four more years of Bob Ehrlich."
Flawed Polls Miss Ehrlich’s Momentum
· You know political polling is flawed when The (Baltimore) Sun editorial board throws cold water on its own paper’s poll, but that’s exactly what happened this weekend.
· The Sun wrote of its own flawed poll that it, “wouldn’t bet” on those flawed results materializing. – The Baltimore Sun, October 24, 2010
· The new Washington Post poll is no more reliable. 40 percent of those surveyed in today's Post poll do not even describe themselves as likely voters, meaning that the results are diluted by individuals who are less likely to vote.
· Bob Ehrlich has momentum going into the final week of the campaign for three reasons:
o Incredible fundraising reports showing that Marylanders helped Bob Ehrlich nearly double Martin O’Malley in his last fundraising report;
o Strong endorsements from newspapers, fire-fighters, and police officers across the state;
o Economic Stagnation as Maryland's unemployment rate ticked up yet again to 7.5% under Martin O'Malley - double the rate when O'Malley took office.
Washington Wins, Football Fans Lose
The numbers speak for themselves. Six interceptions, seven fumbles and nine turnovers between the teams marked the Redskins' 17-14 win over the Bears -- one of the sloppiest wins in recent history.
It happened to be a gorgeous day in Chicago. Neither the Redskins' Donovan McNabb nor the Bears' Jay Cutler could blame the sloppy play on precipitation.
After all, Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall was able to make plenty of catches. His four interceptions tied an NFL record for interceptions in a single game. Hell, Hall's four receptions were good enough to make him Cutler's second overall receiver for the game. Those four interceptions -- which all came during what must have been a demoralizing second half for Cutler -- were definitely good enough to tie an NFL record for interceptions in a game.
GO HERE to read more.
PRMC AND SHOREBIRDS PARTNER FOR SUCCESSFUL FLU CLINIC
Over 5,000 Vaccinated In Two-Day Clinic at Perdue Stadium
Salisbury, MD – For a fifth consecutive year, the Delmarva Shorebirds and Peninsula Regional Medical Center partnered to put on a “Drive-Thru” Flu Clinic in the parking lot of Arthur W. Perdue Stadium. PRMC administered vaccinations on Thursday, October 21 and Friday, October 22 from 10 am until 6 pm.
“We treasure our relationship with PRMC and we look forward to lending our parking lot to them each and every year,” said general manager Chris Bitters. “We hope that people continue to take advantage of the convenience and care that the “Drive-Thru” clinic provides.”
This year, the two-day clinic administered approximately 5,000 vaccinations according to PRMC Director of Community Relations, Roger Follebout, Jr.
“It has been an incredible relationship with the Delmarva Shorebirds,” said Follebout. “The Shorebirds have provided us with everything we need to successful run this clinic to accommodate over 5,000 people.”
Peninsula Regional Medical Center has effectively used the “Drive-Thru” model for the last 17 years. The clinic was previously run at the hospital until PRMC went in search of a bigger venue.
“We went looking for a venue that could accommodate 7,000 cars over two days and we found it at Perdue Stadium.” said Follebout. “If we can vaccinate 5,000 people, that’s 5,000 people that won’t get the flu this year.”
Including nurses, hospital administrators and volunteers, between 75-100 people assisted in the overall operation of the clinic.
If you missed the clinic and are in need of more information about vaccinations, please contact Peninsula Regional Medical Center at 1-800-955-PRMC or visit them online at http://www.peninsula.org/.
Canadian Admits Terror Charges, Avoids Gitmo Trial
Plea comes amid speculation about a deal to send him to Canada prison
GUANTANAMO BAY U.S. NAVAL BASE, Cuba — Canadian captive Omar Khadr pleaded guilty on Monday to all five terrorism charges against him in the U.S. war crimes tribunal at the Guantanamo Bay naval base as part of a deal that would limit his sentence
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Khadr, who was captured in Afghanistan at age 15 and is now 24, admitted he conspired with al-Qaida and killed a U.S. soldier with a grenade in Afghanistan.
Before finalizing the plea, the judge said he would question Khadr to ensure the defendant understood he was waiving his right to appeal.
Khadr was 15 when he was captured in the rubble of a bombed-out al-Qaida compound in Afghanistan and has spent more than eight years at Guantanamo.
GO HERE to read more.
Halloween Safety Tips
Have adult supervision. Accompany your kids if you don’t think they’re old enough to trick-or-treat on their own.
There is safety in numbers. If they’re old enough to trick-or-treat without an adult, tell your kids to stay in a group.
Map out your plan. Designate a route before your kids begin trick-or-treating, and make sure they stick to it.
Take the long way 'round. Have your kids trick-or-treat in areas where there are a lot of people around. They should also avoid taking short-cuts through alleys and parking lots.
Try tick-or-treat-friendly homes. Ensure your kids only visit houses with lights on. And, you might also suggest the houses they visit have some sort of Halloween decoration on the porch.
Stay outside. Make sure your kids don’t go inside someone’s house. They can get their candy from the porch.
Remain visible. Dress your kids in a bright costume so others can see them. If their costume is dark, have your kids wear reflective strips or carry a glow stick or flashlight.
Remember, shorter = safer. Goes without saying but just in case you forget, ensure your kids’ costumes aren’t so long that they can trip over them.
Don't cover the face. Instead of masks, have your kids wear make-up so they can see better.
Quality-check treats. Check your kids’ candy before they eat it. Throw out any candy that is not in its original wrapper or looks like it has been tampered with.
Say "no" to strangers. Tell your kids to never accept a ride or go anywhere with a stranger.
Obey the law. Encourage your kids to follow all the regular rules for walking around. That includes looking both ways before crossing, obeying all traffic laws and using cross walks and crossing lights where available.
Have a great time! Finally, make sure your kids have tons of fun and get lots and lots of candy.
There is safety in numbers. If they’re old enough to trick-or-treat without an adult, tell your kids to stay in a group.
Map out your plan. Designate a route before your kids begin trick-or-treating, and make sure they stick to it.
Take the long way 'round. Have your kids trick-or-treat in areas where there are a lot of people around. They should also avoid taking short-cuts through alleys and parking lots.
Try tick-or-treat-friendly homes. Ensure your kids only visit houses with lights on. And, you might also suggest the houses they visit have some sort of Halloween decoration on the porch.
Stay outside. Make sure your kids don’t go inside someone’s house. They can get their candy from the porch.
Remain visible. Dress your kids in a bright costume so others can see them. If their costume is dark, have your kids wear reflective strips or carry a glow stick or flashlight.
Remember, shorter = safer. Goes without saying but just in case you forget, ensure your kids’ costumes aren’t so long that they can trip over them.
Don't cover the face. Instead of masks, have your kids wear make-up so they can see better.
Quality-check treats. Check your kids’ candy before they eat it. Throw out any candy that is not in its original wrapper or looks like it has been tampered with.
Say "no" to strangers. Tell your kids to never accept a ride or go anywhere with a stranger.
Obey the law. Encourage your kids to follow all the regular rules for walking around. That includes looking both ways before crossing, obeying all traffic laws and using cross walks and crossing lights where available.
Have a great time! Finally, make sure your kids have tons of fun and get lots and lots of candy.
Judge Orders Miller Documents Released
A judge ruled Saturday that the Fairbanks North Star Borough must release personnel records of Republican U.S. Senate candidate Joe Miller.
In an unusual weekend hearing, retired Superior Court Judge Winston Burbank ruled that the public's right to know about candidates outweighed Miller's right to privacy.
"I hold that although Mr. Miller has a legitimate expectation of privacy in those documents, Mr. Miller's right to privacy is indeed outweighed by the public's significant interest in the background of a public figure who is running for the U.S. Senate," the judge said. He noted that U.S. senator is among the highest elected offices in the nation.
[Well, there is one office significantly higher, yet those documents remain tightly sealed and hidden from view.. but I digress --- Editor]
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In an unusual weekend hearing, retired Superior Court Judge Winston Burbank ruled that the public's right to know about candidates outweighed Miller's right to privacy.
"I hold that although Mr. Miller has a legitimate expectation of privacy in those documents, Mr. Miller's right to privacy is indeed outweighed by the public's significant interest in the background of a public figure who is running for the U.S. Senate," the judge said. He noted that U.S. senator is among the highest elected offices in the nation.
[Well, there is one office significantly higher, yet those documents remain tightly sealed and hidden from view.. but I digress --- Editor]
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