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Wednesday, December 1, 2010

The Republican Farm Team

December 1, 2010

The Republican Farm Team http://www.thetentacle.com/ShowArticle.cfm?mydocid=4087

Kevin E. Dayhoff

In the days following the November 2 state and national midterm elections, pundits have superficially opined at great length as to the depth and meaning of the phoenix-like resurgence of the Republican Party on the national level.

Beyond the media bright lights and glamour focused on the national contests, the number of Republicans voted into local and state offices lends us a better fundamental nuts and bolts gauge for the future of the GOP.

Writing for the Oregon Statesman, my Capitolbeat reporters’ association colleague, Peter Wong, called the November midterm elections a political hurricane when he recently reported on a presentation by Tim Storey, a senior fellow with the National Conference of State Legislatures...

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Besides, I have never been a fan of the “great person” theory of history.

In Ms. Bykowicz’ article she quotes Mr. Murphy to wisely note: “We turned a pretty good election into a defeat,” Murphy said, describing how Ehrlich's loss overshadowed the local gains. “It's our own fault. We focused all our attention like a laser on one person, one position. And we've got to stop doing that.”

In Carroll and Frederick counties, Republican leadership appears to be much more public policy fundamentals-driven than that of the cult of personality.

According to Ms. Bykowicz, “When … officials are sworn in next month, 15 of the state's 23 counties will be run at the local level by Republicans. Nine of those won't have a single Democrat in their governing body – a phenomenon Republican blogger Richard Cross described as ‘Maryland's red underbelly.’ ”

Or what I refer to as the Republican farm team.

However, to paraphrase my McDaniel College political science professor, Dr. Herb Smith, “Now comes the hard part – governing.”

... http://www.thetentacle.com/ShowArticle.cfm?mydocid=4087

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Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Early voting under way in Carroll County at Westminster Senior Center

http://www.explorecarroll.com/news/4869/early-voting-under-way-carroll-county-westminster-senior-center/

Early voting under way in Carroll County at Westminster Senior Center

Published October 26, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Eldersburg Eagle, Westminster Eagle

Early voting for the Maryland general election began last week at the Westminster Senior Center, 135 Stoner Ave., and continues through this Thursday, Oct. 28, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day.The pace was brisk in Westminster last week, but by Saturday ... ... http://www.explorecarroll.com/news/4869/early-voting-under-way-carroll-county-westminster-senior-center/

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Wednesday, September 15, 2010

This week in The Tentacle: http://www.thetentacle.com/

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

The 100 percenters and the seethers

Kevin E. Dayhoff

Now that Maryland’s primary election is over and the general election is only six-plus weeks away, I only have one question left for some candidates and single issues interest groups: Is there anyone left you can annoy – friends, family, poisonous reptiles?

Writing a Book – Now Comes the Hard Part

Tom McLaughlin

Kuching, Malaysian Borneo –I wrote a book and published myself. They delivered them here recently. And they are beautiful.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

The Union Still Stands

Roy Meachum

In the Great Depression’s worst days, as war storms blew up over Europe for all the world, American writer Stephen Vincent Benet wrote “The Devil and Daniel Webster.” The allegory’s most famous line, “Neighbor, how stands the Union?”

Constructivist math in our society

Nick Diaz

I learned math under a solid, old-fashioned, time-honored, traditional program taught by the dear good Jesuit priests and brothers in charge of my elementary education in my native Cuba. It didn’t matter whether the math curriculum was from a textbook, or from Moses and the Ten Commandments; my teachers taught it and taught it well.

Monday, September 13, 2010

Candidates Respond

Shawn Burns

In my last column, I asked several questions of candidates for Frederick Board of County Commissioners. Below I have restated the questions and the answers from the candidates who responded. Thank you to those who did and for taking the time to get back to me.

United We Stand, Divided We Fail

Adam Avery

The Frederick County Republican Central Committee (FCRCC), hereinafter referred to as "committee," is experiencing internal turmoil which threatens to undermine its core mission: To promote all Republican candidates. Apparent ineffectiveness – if not incompetent – leadership by current Chairman Mary Rolle threatens to stall, if not reverse, any momentum generated by former Chairman Kelly Schulz.

Campaign Diary – It’s A Learning Experience…

Michael Kurtianyk

How many of you watch the Summer Olympics? You know the part when the marathoners run into the stadium for their final lap? Well, that’s what this final week of campaigning feels like. For me, who wasn’t a last-minute entry into the commissioner race, this has been a marathon of meeting people, going door-to-door, and researching the issues.

Friday, September 10, 2010

Media Hype

Roy Meachum

As TheTentacle.com colleague Norm Covert revealed, the present Fort Detrick “scandal” is a creature of The Frederick News-Post; Norm served long years as the fort’s public affairs director. He knows. But he said the local paper has made no attempt to interview him.

Endorsed Candidates for September 14 Primary

John W. Ashbury

As a public service TheTentacle.com today provides a list of candidates who have been endorsed in next week’s primary election. We are providing the organization that has made those endorsements and, if they are ranked, we are providing the names in order. We are not including uncontested races or endorsements by individuals.

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Political Musings

Farrell Keough

With the primary right around the corner, the nastiness of various people vying for election has shown itself to be very active. A number of emails, fliers, radio spots, and direct mailings have shown just how far some people will go in an attempt to elevate themselves by denigrating others.

Unethical, or just plain dumb?

Joan McIntyre

You may ask why in the world when I'm a Republican I would pick on my own central committee. The answer is very simple. I believe in exposing the warts wherever they hide. I’m not blinded by the light just because it says, ‘hey, trust me, I’m a Republican.’ Does “Trust but verify” ring a bell with anyone?

What happens if you don’t vote?

Amanda Haddaway

Out of all my friends, I think I’m probably in the top 10 percent in terms of political awareness and involvement. Some of my friends vote and some do not, despite my constant lecturing on the importance of it. The realization that I’ve come to is this: they don’t vote because they feel that their lone voice doesn’t make a difference. I’m here to tell you that it does.

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Recovery Summer – NOT

Kevin E. Dayhoff

Conservative populist political pundits have predicted that Republicans will do well in the fast-approaching midterm elections, and, to a great extent, even the most cursory examination of history indicates such a prediction is a safe bet.

Endangered Species

Tom McLaughlin

Kuching, Borneo Island, Malaysia – I don’t have much hope for the species of the world which are connected with Chinese medicine. In fact, we could probably wipe off those critically endangered except for ones in well-guarded wildlife preserves and those in zoos.

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

On My Deafness

Roy Meachum

“On His Blindness” was written by John Milton, an English poet surpassed only by William Shakespeare. Too bad Ludwig van Beethoven was only a great composer; but he spoke another language.

Monday, September 6, 2010

Lessons of School Choice – Part 2

Earl 'Rocky' Mackintosh

In Part 1 of my column on this topic I outlined some of the differences between public and private education. The goal is to offer information that the new and existing members of the Frederick County Board of Education should consider as they move forward in this new school year.

Campaign Diary – Busier Than Usual

Michael Kurtianyk

It amazes me how people work to put together a party in a short amount of time. It was only two weeks ago when I spoke with someone who said: “Let’s have a party at my house for you.” I agreed, though I thought that two weeks wasn’t enough time.

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Me at the Westminster Elementary School precinct 7-7 polling place duing my coverage...

Me at the Westminster Elementary School precinct 7-7 polling place during my coverage of the Maryland primary election – trying to act like I really know what I am doing.

Gerry Wiseman took the photograph.

Karen Fassett, an election judge at 7-7 only busted me for breaking procedures, 2 or 3 times – alright, maybe more. Never could follow the rules. It’s an authority thing…

To find my stories and photographs from yesterday, go to “Explore Carroll: Carroll County turnout low in today’s Maryland primary,” here: http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2010/09/explore-carroll-carroll-county-turnout.html

And here: Low turnout in Carroll County reported by candidates, poll workers By Bob Allen and Kevin Dayhoff Voters head to the polls to nominate commissioners by district Posted 9/14/10 by Carroll Eagle, Eldersburg Eagle, Westminster Eagle

And here: Gouge, Zimmer defeated as voters sweep in a new commissioner board in Carroll Shoemaker wins in 2nd District; second run is Howard's charm in 5^th By Jim Joyner, Kevin Dayhoff, Steve Jones and Bob Allen

Shoemaker wins in 2nd District; second run is Howard's charm in 5th

Posted 9/15/10 by Carroll Eagle, Eldersburg Eagle, Westminster Eagle http://www.explorecarroll.com/news/4731/gouge-zimmer-defeated-voters-sweep-new-commissioner-board-carroll-county/

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Gregg Bernstein has defeated incumbent Baltimore State's Attorney Patricia Jessamy

In one of the most closely contested races on primary election day, it appears Gregg Bernstein has defeated incumbent Baltimore State's Attorney Patricia Jessamy. With 100% of the precincts reporting, Bernstein held a 1,421 vote lead over Jessamy. For the latest, listen to Maryland's Morning News beginning at 5 a.m. on 1090 AM, WBAL Radio and WBAL.COM.
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This and that results from the September 14 2010 primary

Low turnout in Carroll County reported by candidates, poll workers

Voters head to the polls to nominate commissioners by district

Posted 9/14/10 by Carroll Eagle, Eldersburg Eagle, Westminster Eagle by Bob Allen and Kevin Dayhoff

http://www.explorecarroll.com/news/4729/new-era-carroll-county-gets-off-primary-start/

Polls close, Kamenetz, Bartenfelder head for post-election parties to wait

explorecarroll: Looking at the preliminary numbers, Carroll County will not see incumbents take the County Commissioners office. http://www.explorecarroll.com/news/4708/chat/

Explore Baltimore County
By Bryan P. Sears (Enlarge) Democratic County Executive candidates Kevin Kamenetz, left, and Joe Bartenfelder. (Staff photos by Kitty Charlton) Supporters ...

Unofficial results from primary
The Herald Mail: Del. Christopher B. Shank appeared on his way Tuesday night to toppling five-term state Sen. Donald F. Munson. With 23 of 45 precincts reporting in District 2, Shank had 2,825 votes to 1,951 for Munson, for a lead of 59 percent to 41 percent. By winning the primary, Shank would become the new state senator for District 2, which covers most of Washington County. There is no Democratic candidate in the Nov. 2 general election.

Hough leads in race for GOP nomination in Subdistrict 3B
The Herald-Mail
Jenkins, 47, of 5805 Winding Ridge Way, Frederick, Md., was appointed the Subdistrict 3B state delegate in January, replacing Richard B. Weldon Jr., ...

Just heard in twitter via @justin_fenton ... 63 percent precincts: bernstein 18547, jessamy 17326, lansey 1403

Frederick News-Post: Primary night a big one for Young family, others
With 96 percent of the precincts reporting in the 2010 primary election, it's a Young sweep for nominations in the Board of County Commissioners, Board of Education and Senate 4A races. more »

For more results, go to : http://www.explorecarroll.com/news/4708/chat/
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Tuesday, September 14, 2010

September 14, 2010 Unofficial Carroll County Primary Election Early Voting Results as of 9:23 p.m.

Find the September 14, 2010 Unofficial Carroll County Primary Election Early Voting Results as of 9:23 p.m., here: http://www.scribd.com/doc/37454599/September-14-2010-Unofficial-Carroll-County-Primary-Election-Early-Voting-Results-as-of-9-23-p-m

September 14, 2010 Unofficial Carroll County Primary Election Early Voting Results as of 9:23 p.m.

Carroll County, Maryland, Primary Election Early Voting Results,

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Ehrlich wins Maryland gubernatorial primary

The Washington Post is carrying an AP story: Politics News Alert: Ehrlich wins Maryland gubernatorial primary
September 14, 2010 8:47:45 PM
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Former Maryland governor Bob Ehrlich bests tea party-backed Brian Murphy in the Republican primary, the Associated Press projects. He will face Gov. Martin O'Malley (D) in a rematch of their 2006 race.

http://link.email.washingtonpost.com/r/JDFA9Q/3OOHWU/00WOW5/JB8C8E/H1FL1/LE/h

Tuesday September 14, 2010 8:52

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Explore Carroll: Carroll County turnout low in today’s Maryland primary

http://bit.ly/d7WRoK At Westminster Elementary School, precinct 7-7 in Carroll Co, there were more signs than campaign workers, judges, or voters: http://twitpic.com/2ogcjd

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Carroll County turnout low in today’s Maryland primary

September 14, 2010

By Kevin Dayhoff

In spite of the nearly perfect weather, various reports throughout the state and Carroll County indicate that voter turnout for today’s Maryland primary election, is low.

For much of the day the temperature was in the low seventies. There were blue skies and plenty of sunshine; the only thing missing was voters.

There were only a handful of campaign polling place workers at the Westminster Elementary School Precinct 7-7 polls in Carroll County at around 3:15 pm.

And there were more campaign signs that campaign workers, election judges and voters.

The unopposed Republican candidate for register of Wills, Paul G. Zimmerman, stopped by to chat with Marcus Lee Primm, a campaign worker for Republican commissioner candidate for District 3, Dave Roush, and several other poll workers.

Primm said that this was really the first campaign he has ever worked-on and he has found the experience rewarding.

Zimmerman said, “I’ve been a whole bunch of places (today) and (voters are) just trickling-in. I’ve just returned from (the polls at) at Carrolltowne (Elementary School, precinct 5-4 in the Freedom District) and they had 660 voters or so around 2 p.m… South Carroll (High School, precinct 14-2, Berrett District was) fairly consistent. Always someone coming in at around 10 a.m.”

Bryan Sears, reporting for Explore Baltimore County, said that the First Congressional District (mostly on the eastern shore of Maryland) had the best early voting turnout in the area where almost 4 percent of voters participated in the precincts that make up that district. That's about a full percent higher than the Baltimore County and state turnout.

Similar reports of low voter turnout filtered in from Howard and Baltimore County.

In an e-mail interview late this morning with former Carroll County Delegate Joe Getty – a longtime political observer and Republican Maryland Senate candidate for District 5 in Carroll and Baltimore County – he commented on voter turnout: “I’m not sure that you can judge this election as being ‘low turnout’ just because of the lunchtime numbers.

“Unlike other Maryland primaries, today’s election suffers from a “Raven’s effect” – a Monday-night football game before the Tuesday election.

“Those Carroll County football fans may not have been able to get an early start this morning – but instead will vote on their way home from work this evening. Republican turnout four years ago was 28% - we may get close to that with the evening voters added to the 1% early voters.”

Richard Cross, former Ehrlich speechwriter and GOP political analyst, observed, “In a primary election, low turnout benefits challengers in a year where a strong anti-incumbent wave is present.

“Only the most passionate voters show up during a primary. Passion is less inclined to be felt by supporters of candidates whose victory is a foregone conclusion.

“In the GOP gubernatorial primary, for example, many of Bob Ehrlich’s backers know he’s going to win, and are waiting for the chance to vote for him in November. Brian Murphy’s supporters are motivated by ideology, or because they want to send Ehrlich a message before voting for him in November.”

Meanwhile, Jay Voight, one of the chief judges for the 7-7 precinct in Westminster, said that voter turnout was “slow – 12 percent – very low. Very slow morning.”

Voting at 3:15 p.m was a breeze. There were no lines and many more election judges than voters. The judges were more than happy to stop and chat. Most election polling places in Carroll County are often the scene of a community reunion and get-together on election day. But not today.

A unit judge, Mary Lathroum, noted, “people have been coming in at a trickle.”

Karen Fassett, another election judge at Westminster Elementary School, stopped for a moment while discussing the turnout with fellow judges, Joe Shaw and Gerry Wiseman.

Fassett reported that by 3:15, 509 had voted, out of 3,672 on the voting rolls in the precinct.

For more coverage of today’s Maryland primary, check with Explore Carroll http://bit.ly/d7WRoK later in the evening.

Explore Carroll: Carroll County turnout low in today’s Maryland primary
LABELS: ELECTIONS 2010, ELECTIONS 2010 CARROLL CO,ELECTIONS 2010 MD GOVERNOR, ELECTIONS 20100914 MD PRIMARY, GOV EHRLICH-ROBERT
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Re-elect Kevin Dayhoff to the Westminster City Council May 9th, 2023

Hi, I am Kevin Dayhoff, and I would like to be re-elected - along with Councilmembers Ann Gilbert and Greg Pecoraro - to remain in the three Westminster Common Council seats that are available in the upcoming May 9th city election. We offer experience, energy, accessibility, vision, fiscally prudent, and socially responsible leadership. It would be an honor to have the opportunity to take another turn as a Westminster elected official. This has been paid for by Dayhoff for Westminster, Caroline Babylon - Treasurer. For more information click on the image.