CNS-TV’s Joey Barke followed the second day at the Democratic National Convention which showcased a visit from Rep. Steny Hoyer and ended with a speech by Senate candidate Angela Alsobrooks.
Maryland
At the convention, Maryland’s Alsobrooks offers tribute to Harris as friend, mentor, role model
Maryland Senate candidate and Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks made her debut on the national stage, giving a keynote address to the Democratic National Convention about her mentor Vice President Kamala Harris
Democratic Convention Notebook: Maryland roll call, Baltimore’s Simba and Swiftie bracelets
The Democratic National Convention proceedings included a ceremonial roll call of the states, a political tradition in both parties. When it was Maryland’s turn, Gov. Wes Moore took the mic enthusiastically shouting, “We are M-A-R-Y-L-A-N-D!!!!!!.”
Hoyer doesn’t let a stroke keep him from joining his fellow Maryland Democrats in Chicago
Just nine days after suffering a minor stroke, Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-Maryland, addressed the Maryland delegation’s breakfast at the Democratic National Convention.
At Democratic convention, Raskin recalls Jan. 6 and warns of Trump’s threat to democracy
Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin warned the nation in an address to the Democratic National Convention that former President Donald Trump remains a danger to democracy and is being abetted by “Banana Republicans.”
Democratic Convention Notebook: Crab mallets, snowplows, and union scabs
The first Maryland delegation breakfast at the Democratic National Convention kicked off with some gifts for the delegation: Fisher’s popcorn, Guinness coffee mugs and crab mallets.
Schumer crashes Maryland delegation breakfast, touts Alsobrooks candidacy
Maryland Democratic Party Chairman Ken Ulman called the delegation to order by hammering a crab mallet and introducing a surprise special guest to the stage.
Maryland organizer joined pro-Palestine march at Democratic convention
Among thousands of protesters at the March on the Democratic National Convention was 23-year-old Ahlam Dahood of Frederick, Maryland, who traveled solo to call for Vice President Kamala Harris to end the U.S. supply of weapons to Israel.
Mix of Maryland political superstars, newcomers at the Democratic convention
One-hundred thirty-eight Maryland delegates and political officials have come to Chicago for the Democratic National Convention, looking to build on the surging energy in the party generated by the candidacies of Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.
Walz, Harris’s VP pick, draws plaudits from Maryland Democrats, scorn from most Republicans
Vice President Kamala Harris’ choice of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate won praise from Maryland Democrats, who pointed to the governor’s experience and approach to politics as key assets in the fall campaign.