45 years ago, another presidential impeachment involved another Sarbanes

WASHINGTON – On July 26, 1974, Maryland Rep. Paul Sarbanes introduced the first article of impeachment against President Richard Nixon during the House Judiciary Committee’s deliberations over the Watergate scandal.  The article was unanimously supported by all 21 Democrats on…

How Well Do Presidential Polls Predict Winners? Compare 2016 and 2008

With one year until the general election, Hillary Clinton holds a wide lead in the Democratic primary, just as she did in 2008. Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley still sits at 3 percent and hopes he can make a name for himself in time for the Iowa caucus.

Storify: Maryland Tunes In to Presidential Debate

As President Barack Obama and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney prepared to engage each other face to face in Denver, Marylanders met in homes, bars and campaign offices to watch the first presidential debate.

Storify: Maryland Delegation Responds to Michelle Obama’s Speech

Michelle Obama spoke Tuesday night at the Democratic National Convention. Her speech was mentioned, at its peak, more than 28,000 times per minute on Twitter.

Storify: Occupy Protestors March on “Wall Street South”

Twitter has been buzzing about the 3-mile protest, which passed several of Charlotte’s largest banks and corporations, such as Bank of America, Wells Fargo and Duke Energy.

Romney Accepts Nomination in Speech Appealing to Disillusioned Voters

Mitt Romney accepted the Republican nomination for president Thursday night in a speech that scolded President Barack Obama for delivering “disappointment and division” instead of “hope and change.”

Storify: Ann Romney, Humanizing Mitt and Appealing to Women

Ann Romney’s appeal was critical since Gallup polls show President Obama leading women voters 50 to 42 percent.

Isaac Forces Monday Cancellation of RNC

Only about a third of Maryland’s 161-strong delegation has arrived in Tampa as Tropical Storm Isaac forces cancellation of Monday’s Republican National Convention sessions.

Maryland Delegates Adjusting to Isaac

Despite shifts in speakers and events thanks to Isaac, Maryland delegates to the Republican National Convention said they are flexible and eager to achieve their main goal: nominating Mitt Romney and preparing for the fall campaign.

Candidates’ Religious Appeals May be Losing Sway with Voters

The 2012 presidential candidates are discussing their religiosity like never before, and an increasing number of voters don’t seem to like it.