Governors O’Malley and McDonnell, Friendly Neighbors, National Rivals

While neither is on a ballot in November, Maryland’s Democratic Gov. Martin O’Malley and Virginia’s Republican Gov. Bob McDonnell are waging a proxy war this year, campaigning for gubernatorial candidates across the country while simultaneously boosting their own chances at national office.

O’Malley in 2016? D.C. Press Breakfast Keeps Speculation Circulating

In a move sure to stoke rumors he will be a candidate for president in 2016, Gov. Martin O’Malley appeared at a press breakfast in Washington, D.C., fielding questions from reporters and bolstering Democrats’ election-year message.

Groups Call for Special Session, Republicans Disagree

Several Maryland groups on Wednesday pressured lawmakers to reconvene for a special session and prevent more than $500 million in cuts under the “doomsday” budget, rejecting Republican claims that the current budget is sufficient.

To Educators, “Doomsday” Budget a Disaster

State education leaders aren’t happy with the end result of the 2012 General Assembly, and expect a special session to be called to address school spending and state aid. In its current form, the budget reduces or eliminates state aid in a number of areas, many of which deal with education spending.