MD Primary 6/26

[Bernadine]

I still can't freaking decide for Governor. I know some of you had some not great things to say about Baker.

[bex]

I can’t either.

But I’m also 99% sure Hogan is going to win re-election, which I think is driving my indecision.

[Bernadine]

Jun 25, 2018 10:59:36 GMT -5 bex said:

I can’t either.

But I’m also 99% sure Hogan is going to win re-election, which I think is driving my indecision.

Ugh, I know. It's going to be a real fight.

If you need any help with local races, I'm pretty familiar with them.

[Vespasia]

Thanks for starting this. I can't believe the primary is already tomorrow, this month has flown by!


I think I have figured everything except governor and state's attorney for Baltimore. Might have more questions once I get home and look at my actual ballot. 

[melissa]

Bernadine, do you have any links handy regarding the candidates? I haven't done my research yet.

[Vespasia]

Now I have this ad on Proboards. 





Way to know your audience! 

[andwhat]

I did early voting last week. I surprisingly ended up voting for Ben Jealous. I think he has the greatest chance of actually winning the primary, has the greatest chance against Hogan, and I like his views on education. I am hoping if he wins the primary that will be a big focus and he will hammer how MD has gone from #1 to #6 under Hogan reign. I just had to decide what my #1 issue was and go with that. And it is education.

[tacokick]

Probably Jealous. Not my first choice (I like Krish Vignarajah a lot more) but I think he has a chance to possibly beat Hogan? My councilperson who I like a lot endorsed him.

[One Girl In All The World]

I don't think Jealous or Baker have a prayer of beating Hogan.

I voted for Krish.
ETA: I do like Rich Madaleno as well.

[tacokick]

Honesty, I can’t decide. I will probably vote for her tomorrow and him in November.

I hate Hogan so much!

[andwhat]

Jun 25, 2018 13:58:30 GMT -5 One Girl In All The World said:

I don't think Jealous or Baker have a prayer of beating Hogan.

I voted for Krish.
ETA: I do like Rich Madaleno as well.

Jealous is polling the best against Hogan. It will be hard, but I think if he can stay on message and not get too progressive he could have a chance. Whoever wins Baltimore and part of PG will win.

[Bernadine]

Jun 25, 2018 14:04:16 GMT -5 andwhat said:

Jun 25, 2018 13:58:30 GMT -5 One Girl In All The World said:

I don't think Jealous or Baker have a prayer of beating Hogan.

I voted for Krish.
ETA: I do like Rich Madaleno as well.

Jealous is polling the best against Hogan. It will be hard, but I think if he can stay on message and not get too progressive he could have a chance. Whoever wins Baltimore and part of PG will win.

Where did you see this poll? What I saw last week had Baker and Madaleno with the best chance to beat Hogan.

[andwhat]

Jun 25, 2018 14:07:56 GMT -5 Bernadine said:

Jun 25, 2018 14:04:16 GMT -5 andwhat said:

Jealous is polling the best against Hogan. It will be hard, but I think if he can stay on message and not get too progressive he could have a chance. Whoever wins Baltimore and part of PG will win.

Where did you see this poll? What I saw last week had Baker and Madaleno with the best chance to beat Hogan.

Maybe mine was older. I voted early voting. 

This is what I read though


www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/post-umd-poll-jealous-baker-lead-in-democratic-race-overshadowed-by-hogan/2018/06/04/b6ad4586-6800-11e8-bf8c-f9ed2e672adf_story.html

[glw]

I'm voting for Krish (but I fully expect Hogan to be reelected.)

[fortnightlily]

I'm also super torn. Leaning Baker. I dunno :/

[thejackpot]

Voting for Jealous. I like Krish but I don't think she is a viable threat. I could not vote for Baker when I think he has been awful for PG county. I don't think Hogan is unbeatable at all.

[Wines Not Whines]

I voted for Rich Madaleno.

[minzy]

I did absentee last week and voted for Krish.

I'm in the 6th District and picked Nadia Hashimi for U.S. Congress.  Pediatrician, mom of four, small business owner (her husband's medical practice), bestselling author (I've read a couple of her books and themes of empowering women and showing compassion for refugees were big), and she's only 40 years old.  Unfortunately she doesn't seem to have much buzz - I've driven a bit of the district (for non-political reasons) the last couple of weeks, and I think I've seen three(?) of her signs total.  A friend knows and speaks highly of Aruna Miller and I've heard other good stuff about her, too.  David Trone signs are everywhere but I'm not really here for another old white rich dude.

[mala]

Jun 25, 2018 12:02:45 GMT -5 melissa said:

Bernadine, do you have any links handy regarding the candidates? I haven't done my research yet.

Vote411.org breaks it down. Add soon as the girls are in bed I needto figure out who's who for tomorrow.

[Bernadine]

Jun 25, 2018 16:50:08 GMT -5 minzy said:

I did absentee last week and voted for Krish.

I'm in the 6th District and picked Nadia Hashimi for U.S. Congress.  Pediatrician, mom of four, small business owner (her husband's medical practice), bestselling author (I've read a couple of her books and themes of empowering women and showing compassion for refugees were big), and she's only 40 years old.  Unfortunately she doesn't seem to have much buzz - I've driven a bit of the district (for non-political reasons) the last couple of weeks, and I think I've seen three(?) of her signs total.  A friend knows and speaks highly of Aruna Miller and I've heard other good stuff about her, too.  David Trone signs are everywhere but I'm not really here for another old white rich dude.

I attended a summit in Western MD and met all of the 6th district candidates. Aruna Miller definitely stood out.

[Bernadine]

I'm in the 1st congressional district and voting for Michael Pullen. I wanted to vote for a woman, but Allison Galbraith has had some really immature moments on social media.

[minzy]

Jun 25, 2018 17:21:27 GMT -5 Bernadine said:

Jun 25, 2018 16:50:08 GMT -5 minzy said:

I did absentee last week and voted for Krish.

I'm in the 6th District and picked Nadia Hashimi for U.S. Congress.  Pediatrician, mom of four, small business owner (her husband's medical practice), bestselling author (I've read a couple of her books and themes of empowering women and showing compassion for refugees were big), and she's only 40 years old.  Unfortunately she doesn't seem to have much buzz - I've driven a bit of the district (for non-political reasons) the last couple of weeks, and I think I've seen three(?) of her signs total.  A friend knows and speaks highly of Aruna Miller and I've heard other good stuff about her, too.  David Trone signs are everywhere but I'm not really here for another old white rich dude.

I attended a summit in Western MD and met all of the 6th district candidates. Aruna Miller definitely stood out.

I was torn and feel like anyone who votes for Hashimi would probably vote for Miller, if Hashimi was not in the race.  I will definitely vote Miller in the fall if she makes it through, though.

[andwhat]

Jun 25, 2018 16:10:52 GMT -5 thejackpot said:

Voting for Jealous. I like Krish but I don't think she is a viable threat. I could not vote for Baker when I think he has been awful for PG county. I don't think Hogan is unbeatable at all.

I don't know a single person voting for Baker. Obviously there are, but given the other options I don't see how one can. I like Krish, but I am concerned about it coming down to Baker v. Hogan and even I don't think I could vote for Baker.

[cookiemdough]

Jun 25, 2018 18:37:05 GMT -5 andwhat said:

Jun 25, 2018 16:10:52 GMT -5 thejackpot said:

Voting for Jealous. I like Krish but I don't think she is a viable threat. I could not vote for Baker when I think he has been awful for PG county. I don't think Hogan is unbeatable at all.

I don't know a single person voting for Baker. Obviously there are, but given the other options I don't see how one can. I like Krish, but I am concerned about it coming down to Baker v. Hogan and even I don't think I could vote for Baker.

I am not voting for Baker period. I have lived through him as county exec and hogan as governor. I can say I am more negatively impacted by Baker than Hogan (except for the damn change to the school year). Further we are still a democratic state. I think that somewhat limits Hogan’s impact. Baker is for himself, friends and family. I can’t see him furthering any democratic agenda that would be worth throwing him my vote.

[andwhat]

Jun 25, 2018 18:46:15 GMT -5 cookiemdough said:

Jun 25, 2018 18:37:05 GMT -5 andwhat said:

I don't know a single person voting for Baker. Obviously there are, but given the other options I don't see how one can. I like Krish, but I am concerned about it coming down to Baker v. Hogan and even I don't think I could vote for Baker.

I am not voting for Baker period. I have lived through him as county exec and hogan as governor. I can say I am more negatively impacted by Baker than Hogan (except for the damn change to the school year). Further we are still a democratic state. I think that somewhat limits Hogan’s impact. Baker is for himself, friends and family. I can’t see him furthering any democratic agenda that would be worth throwing him my vote.

Right. I think Hogan can be controlled by having a democratic legislature. I mean he hasn't done much anyway so he doesn't piss any group off. I tried to not vote for anyone tied to Baker. He has been a disaster.

[One Girl In All The World]

This may be old news but I just saw it today- Chris van hollen is endorsing baker.

[Bernadine]

I have met Elizabeth Embrey several times and LOVE her. I wish she wasnt running with Baker. I think I'm leaning Madaleno.

[mssaint]

I’m voting Madaleno all the way. I’m not comfortable with the allegations about Jealous’s #metoo issues. I think if Kevin Kamenetz hadn’t died, I might have gone with him.

[One Girl In All The World]

Also - IDK if any of you are in District 12, but I spent about 15 minutes talking to Mark Weaver a couple weeks ago and he seemed really solid.

[Bernadine]

Jun 25, 2018 12:02:45 GMT -5 melissa said:

Bernadine , do you have any links handy regarding the candidates? I haven't done my research yet.

Just sent you a PM.