MD-Senate - Sources: Mikulski expected to retire

[Türkisblau]

Edwards is in, announcing Tuesday.

And Atlas cried out in collective joy.

[Brewer]

Edwards is in, announcing Tuesday.

Excellent news!!!

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

Edwards is in, announcing Tuesday.

Van Hollen would be better, but she'd be my second choice.

[Gass3268]

Edwards is in, announcing Tuesday.

Endorsed!

[Brewer]

Edwards is in, announcing Tuesday.

Endorsed!

[Flake]

I truly hope she can overcome the odds and beat Van Hollen in the primary. She'd be a terrific Senator.

[IceSpear]

Great news!

[smoltchanov]

Still prefer Van Hollen. But - we will see.

[Amenhotep Bakari-Sellers]

I think blacks were a little burned by the Ben Cardin and Mfume candidacies when Cardin said he was against Iraq War and voted to fund the troops. I wasnt a Cardin supporter but I welcome Donna Edwards and I am switching my endorsement to Edwards, eventhough she isnt a Mfume.

[seanNJ9]

Updated look.

[Brewer]

Here's an article from The Hill on how Pelosi tried to discourage Van Hollen from running. I do agree that if he were to win, it'd be a shame to lose his talent in the House. I could definitely see him as a potential Speaker some day...

...hopefully he'll be available to take advantage of that opportunity when it comes around.

[IceSpear]

Here's an article from The Hill on how Pelosi tried to discourage Van Hollen from running. I do agree that if he were to win, it'd be a shame to lose his talent in the House. I could definitely see him as a potential Speaker some day...

...hopefully he'll be available to take advantage of that opportunity when it comes around.

Pelosi most likely wants him as her successor. At the moment she's just waiting out Hoyer. It's kind of mystifying that he's choosing to give that up. Even if you're one of those silly people that think Democrats won't regain the House a single time in 20+ years, even minority leader is arguably a more important/powerful position than a Senator.

[moderatevoter]

Pelosi most likely wants him as her successor. At the moment she's just waiting out Hoyer. It's kind of mystifying that he's choosing to give that up. Even if you're one of those silly people that think Democrats won't regain the House a single time in 20+ years, even minority leader is arguably a more important/powerful position than a Senator.

Good points. Maybe Van Hollen thinks (assuming he wins) he could climb up Senate leadership?

[Brewer]

Pelosi most likely wants him as her successor. At the moment she's just waiting out Hoyer. It's kind of mystifying that he's choosing to give that up. Even if you're one of those silly people that think Democrats won't regain the House a single time in 20+ years, even minority leader is arguably a more important/powerful position than a Senator.

Good points. Maybe Van Hollen thinks (assuming he wins) he could climb up Senate leadership?

He's only in his mid-50's, so I suppose it's not too crazy of a prospect. He seems pretty ambitious, though, so I'd think a strong chance of potentially becoming SotH (or even Minority Leader) would be more enticing than a chance at Senate leadership...

Perhaps he has national ambitions and sees the Senate as a better platform?

[IceSpear]

Pelosi most likely wants him as her successor. At the moment she's just waiting out Hoyer. It's kind of mystifying that he's choosing to give that up. Even if you're one of those silly people that think Democrats won't regain the House a single time in 20+ years, even minority leader is arguably a more important/powerful position than a Senator.

Good points. Maybe Van Hollen thinks (assuming he wins) he could climb up Senate leadership?

Yeah, either that or presidential ambitions would be a good explanation.

[moderatevoter]

Potentially interesting Republican candidate: Chrysovalantis Kefalas. He's a former aide to both US AG Eric Holder (D) and Governor Ehrlich.

Currently, he's the VP of Executive Communications at the National Association of Manufacturers.

He's gay, and he signed onto Project Rightside’s amicus brief in support of the freedom to marry.

[smoltchanov]

Potentially interesting Republican candidate: Chrysovalantis Kefalas. He's a former aide to both US AG Eric Holder (D) and Governor Ehrlich.

Currently, he's the VP of Executive Communications at the National Association of Manufacturers.

He's gay, and he signed onto Project Rightside’s amicus brief in support of the freedom to marry.

Pity, but no chances in conservative Republican primary. As i said many times -  i consider former Senator Charles Mathias to be  my political "mentor", but after Morella i don't see moderate Republicans with good chances anymore in Maryland... Those, that exist, are simply unable to win primaries..

[badgate]

Updated look.

Again, Baker is running for Governor in 2018.

[Maxwell]

Potentially interesting Republican candidate: Chrysovalantis Kefalas. He's a former aide to both US AG Eric Holder (D) and Governor Ehrlich.

Currently, he's the VP of Executive Communications at the National Association of Manufacturers.

He's gay, and he signed onto Project Rightside’s amicus brief in support of the freedom to marry.

I would love to see him run. I could also see Allan Kittleman (Howard County Executive) being a decent choice in case the Democrats nominate Anthony Brown or something equally absurd. Rutherford seems he wouldn't be a great campaigner, though I guess he could be good insurance too considering everything I've heard about him is that he's a "trains run on time" kind of a guy, and that has been a receptive message for Republicans running in Heavily Democratic States.

Andy Harris seems way too conservative to win statewide and should stick to his nice district carved out for him, and Dan Bongino should just run for Delaney's seat again, especially if it's an open seat.

[moderatevoter]

Potentially interesting Republican candidate: Chrysovalantis Kefalas. He's a former aide to both US AG Eric Holder (D) and Governor Ehrlich.

Currently, he's the VP of Executive Communications at the National Association of Manufacturers.

He's gay, and he signed onto Project Rightside’s amicus brief in support of the freedom to marry.

I would love to see him run. I could also see Allan Kittleman (Howard County Executive) being a decent choice in case the Democrats nominate Anthony Brown or something equally absurd. Rutherford seems he wouldn't be a great campaigner, though I guess he could be good insurance too considering everything I've heard about him is that he's a "trains run on time" kind of a guy, and that has been a receptive message for Republicans running in Heavily Democratic States.

Andy Harris seems way too conservative to win statewide and should stick to his nice district carved out for him, and Dan Bongino should just run for Delaney's seat again, especially if it's an open seat.

He is. He's a hard-core social conservative. Not a great statewide candidate.

As for Kittleman, I think he could be a good statewide candidate, but probably for Governor. I can't say I'm overly impressed with Rutherford, but admittedly, I don't know all that much about him.

Bongino said he's going to run again, either for House or Senate. If Delaney runs for Mikulski's seat, which I don't think he'll do, then Bongino will probably run for the open MD-06.

[RogueBeaver]

Cummings wants to run but worried about the risks.

[moderatevoter]

EMILY's List endorsed Edwards too. They apparently preferred Rawlings-Blake over Edwards initially, and their endorsement suggests that Rawlings-Blake is likely out.

Apparently, Mikulski was furious that Reid endorsed Van Hollen.

According to this article, Mikulski likes Edwards, and they've worked together on a few things. Not really the case with Van Hollen, and Mikulski wants to be replaced by another woman. She won't endorse, but it sounds like she prefers Edwards...

[Senate Minority Leader Lord Voldemort]

Apparently, Mikulski was furious that Reid endorsed Van Hollen.

Hopefully Barb gives dingy Harry a good verbal thrashing for that.

[Free Bird]

Apparently, Mikulski was furious that Reid endorsed Van Hollen.

Hopefully Barb gives dingy Harry a good verbal thrashing for that.

Hopefully she'll get VOLCANIC one last time

[Flake]

Apparently, Mikulski was furious that Reid endorsed Van Hollen.

Hopefully Barb gives dingy Harry a good verbal thrashing for that.

Hopefully she'll get VOLCANIC one last time

That was one of her best moments in the past few years. Senator Mikulski will be dearly missed from the U.S. Senate.