Archive for January, 2010

Political Cocktails

Posted by dglover on Monday, January 25th, 2010

MDPoli-10
MDPoli-10

Featured guests include Julius Henson, David Brown, and Pat Scott

(BALTIMORE – January 24, 2010) – Who will become the next President of the Baltimore City Council? Bernard “Jack” Young or Bill Cole?

What’s in store for next year’s mayor’s race? Will Stephanie Rawlings-Blake have any contenders for mayor?

And, as for this year, what’s up with Wayne Curry? Can he successfully mount a rejuvenation campaign and secure Prince George’s County – the largest black voting bloc in Maryland? Will former Montgomery County Executive Doug Duncan assist him in what could be viewed as the Democratic Revolution in Maryland?

Or, is Bob Ehrlich playing possum?

These and other intriguing questions be will posed as inquiring minds want to know the answers on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 – 6 pm – at the one and only Eden’s Lounge, 15 West Eager Street in midtown Baltimore.

Emceeing for the evening are Catalina Byrd and Bobby Marvin. 

To speak on the mic, RSVP to doni@bmorenews.com. 2010 candidates are welcome.

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Wayne’s World: A Curry Gubernatorial Candidacy? Over 3,000 attend birthday celebration

Posted by dglover on Friday, January 22nd, 2010

Wayne's World: An unprecedented show of support for former Prince George's County Executive Wayne Curry (2nd for right), inclusing former US Congressman Al Wynn (l), US Congresswoman Donna Edwards, Prince George's County Executive Jack Johnson, and Attorney Hassan Murphy, Esq. and Baltimore Delegate Jill P. Carter, Esq.

Wayne's World: An unprecedented show of support for former Prince George's County Executive Wayne Curry (2nd for right), inclusing former US Congressman Al Wynn (l), US Congresswoman Donna Edwards, Prince George's County Executive Jack Johnson, and Attorney Hassan Murphy, Esq. and Baltimore Delegate Jill P. Carter, Esq.

Montgomery County’s former Exec Doug Duncan as lieutenant governor? Republicans, including Dick Hug,  in the same room with leading black Maryland Democrats in Prince George’s County? Just a birthday celebration?

Welcome to “Wayne’s World”! 

Peep this clip … http://www.bmorenews.com/video/wayne-curry-mds-1st-black-governor.shtml

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Support Black Business

Posted by dglover on Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

Raymond V. Haysbert, Sr.

Raymond V. Haysbert, Sr.

TGR: BMORENEWS.com: The Home of Black Business Advocacy:

When I think back to a recent conversation with the former State Senator of the 44th state legislative district, Clarence Mitchell, III, I am reminded of the joyous benefit that comes from a life of service. One might not get the most lucrative salary for such humanitarianism; however, from service comes a joy that not even money can buy. At the same time, the persistent entrepreneur can do both: He/she can help people and help themselves simultaneously. Zig Ziegler, the noted mouthpiece for ‘sell, sell, sell’, says that as we help others reach their goals, we also better our chances of reaching our own goals. Such is the joy I experience everyday as publisher of www.bmorenews.com.

Read in Full >>
http://www.bmorenews.com/blog/tgr-bmorenewscom-the-home-of-black-business-advoca.shtml

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2010 MD General Assembly is Underway

Posted by dglover on Monday, January 18th, 2010

Former State Sen. Clarence Mitchell, IV

Former State Sen. Clarence Mitchell, IV

Having made it to Annapolis last Wednesday, I had the opportunity to see Maryland politics at work first-hand. As the budget is the primary focus, still a litany of other issues will be discussed and debated. Bills that survive scrutiny and that have the support of the majority become law.

Do see our interviews, including Delegate Dr. Dan Morhaim http://www.bmorenews.com/video/dr-delegate-dan-morhaim-opening-day-of-the-md-gene.shtml (among his objectives is making medical marijuana available), Delegate Frank Turner http://www.bmorenews.com/video/howard-countys-delegate-frank-turner-in-annapolis.shtml (he’s talking about gaming and the 2010 statewide election in MD), and Delegate Ron George http://www.bmorenews.com/video/30th-districts-delegate-ron-george.shtml (among his interests is health care).

Other interviews include former Gov. Robert Ehrlich, WBAL radio host C4, and Attonrey General Doug Gansler.

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Kelly Fox insists “Jack” Young ought be next Council Prez

Posted by dglover on Tuesday, January 12th, 2010

Kelly Fox, candidate for House in the 43rd, likes Jack Young for Council President

Kelly Fox, candidate for House in the 43rd, likes Jack Young for Council President

There is a battle underway – albeit silent to most of us – down at City Hall. The lines of demarcation have been drawn. The disingenuine, the faithful … the traitor, the loyal: At the end of the day, where will the Baltimore City Council stand?

For the uninitiated, there appears to be two camps: One for long-time public servant Council Bernard “Jack” Young; and the other for the guy Congressman Elijah Cummings and Gov. Martin O’Malley helped to replace the seat left vacant by Keiffer Mitchell in the 11th district – Bill Cole.

Some say the split is 7 to 7. Some say Jack had it 12 to 2 and now is at 10 to 4.

And then there are those who note that Mayor Designee Stephanie Rawlings-Blake has the most say in this very interesting City Council development.

Peep the following clip and see what loyal Young supporter – Kelly Fox (running for House of Delegates in the 43rd) – has to say: http://www.bmorenews.com/video/kelly-fox-candidate-for-house-in-the-43rd-says-yes.shtml

Posted in Black politics, City Council President, Mayor Designee Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, political economy | 1 Comment »

Baltimore: More than HBO’s “The Wire”

Posted by dglover on Friday, January 8th, 2010

Mayor Designee Stephanie Rawlings-Blake

Mayor Designee Stephanie Rawlings-Blake

Despite the latest corruption scandal that has finally gone to bed, Baltimore is more than just a conglomeration of pamper content.

We are resilient. We are loving and kind. We are resourceful. Hard-core to the bone, yet we have a sense of humanity and an affinity for that which is good … and genuine.

Yep, real recognizes real in this part of the world. And yesterday’s press conference by Baltimore’s new Mayor Designee Stephanie Rawlings-Blake gave – for those who attended – an inside peep at the true stuff we Baltimoreans are made of.

A day after Mayor Sheila Dixon resigned (http://www.bmorenews.com/video/baltimore-mayor-sheila-dixon-steps-down-1610.shtml), Rawlings-Blake took the stage as a true professional who has been groomed her whole life for a career of public service. I submit, it was refreshing to see the essence of Baltimore in action.

The legendary Mary Pat Clarke was in the house – showing her support ( http://www.bmorenews.com/video/baltimore-city-councilwoman-mary-pat-clarke-commen.shtml. Legendary? Yes! This is the woman who spent the night in the projects – and many of us will never ever forget that. Plus, she loves Bmore!

Another legend spoke to us (www.bmorenews.com). That would be Baltimore City Councilman Bobby Curran (  http://www.bmorenews.com/video/baltimore-city-councilman-bobby-curran-comments-on.shtml). Uncle Bobby gave it to us like only he can – a man with so much knowledge of this city and even more love for it. He said, among his thoughts on the mayoral transition, that the budget is still the beast to be slayed.

And there were others who gave their notions and hopes, including the new kid on the block – Baltimore City Councilman Bill Cole. A white guy running a black district, Cole certainly has his eyes – let’s say – on higher heights and deeper depths.

Ok, ok. Wanna know if he is running citywide in 2011? Click here  http://www.bmorenews.com/video/baltimore-city-councilman-bill-cole-comments-on-ma.shtml.

In short, the press conference demonstrated more than anything Baltimore is headed back on track … without missing a beat. Great job, folks!

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