Maryland

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.

Maryland Democrats praise Biden’s withdrawal, Republicans blast Harris over border

Maryland Democrats quickly praised President Joe Biden’s sudden decision to withdraw from the presidential race just weeks before the Democratic National Convention and some immediately backed Vice President Kamala Harris as the party’s new standard-bearer.

Accepting nomination in third bid for the White House, Trump reprises familiar themes

Former President Donald Trump reprised his campaign themes by denouncing President Joe Biden and Democrats, claiming his legal challenges were their work, all while accepting his party’s third consecutive nomination for the presidency at the Republican National Convention.

Many Maryland delegates back Hogan’s decision to skip convention amid split with Trump

Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, who is running for the Senate, was not present as fellow Republicans from his state cheered Donald Trump’s third nomination as the GOP presidential standard-bearer.

Republicans didn’t have to go home empty-handed: there was merch galore

It was a merchandise bonanza at the Republican National Convention, with Purses emblazoned with the American flag, the Trump Bible, t-shirts and hats.