Like Father, Like Son? Afzali Hopes So

When Kathy Afzali ran for delegate in 2010 she unseated the incumbent, Joseph Bartlett. Now she’s aiming to do the same to his father, Rep. Roscoe Bartlett.

Brinkley’s Father Passed Along Political Passion

David Brinkley inherited his passion for politics. His father, a World War II veteran, instilled in him the importance of voting, he said.

With Republican Primary Race Undecided, Maryland Finally Matters

The Republican presidential primary has become a dog fight for delegates to the August convention, putting Maryland in an unfamiliar situation — it actually matters.

Republican Presidential Candidates Rely on Facebook, Twitter

The Republican presidential candidates have made social media campaigning an integral part of their effort to win the White House this year, cutting into the advantage Democrats have traditionally held in online outreach, social media analysts said.

Democrats and Republicans Come Together to Support Troops

It’s not every day you see Democratic and Republican leaders hanging out at the same party in Washington. But when it comes to supporting the troops for Veterans Day, that’s exactly what they did.

Van Hollen Urges Big Reductions as Deadline Looms for ‘Supercommittee’

Maryland Rep. Chris Van Hollen still wants to “go big” with the congressional “supercommittee,” favoring $4 trillion in total deficit reduction over 10 years, even as he’s unsure that the group can craft a plan to curtail the deficit by its Nov. 23 deadline.