Get involved with the College Dems!

As a freshly restarted student organization, we are looking to grow over the next semester.  We're trying to collect some information that will help us do so.  Please take this survey if you have interest in becoming more involved!

MD Rep Stands Up for Unemployed

Maryland's own Rep. Donna Edwards stood up for the millions of Americans who are currently unemployed, on Thursday, right before House Republicans defeated an extension of their benefits into the holiday season.  Edwards described her own experiences as an unemployed person in the United States before the votes were cast.


Following the vote, the congresswoman was quoted saying, "It is unconscionable that my colleagues across the aisle failed to provide the 14,600 Marylanders and 2 million people across the country with a critical extension of unemployment insurance."


Edwards, who represents Maryland's 4th district in Congress, defeated her Republican opponent, Robert Broadus, with nearly 85% of the vote in the recent elections.


Watch her remarks here.

MD Rep. Wants His Health Care

After months campaigning against the Democratic-backed health care reform, newly elected U. S. Representative Andy Harris griped that his new government-subsidized health care will not take effect until 28 days after he is sworn in on Jan. 3rd.  Harris, who represents Maryland's 1st congressional district, went as far as to ask if there was a government option he could purchase while he waits.  Unfortunately for the freshman representative, his incumbent colleagues killed any chance of a government (or PUBLIC) option.

Harris vowed that when his health care does take effect, he will fight to repeal it.

Morning Joe: Andy Harris "bitches" about not getting his health care

Compromise, Schompromise

Now that everyone has had some time to reflect on the "Republican Revolution" that took place last week, I thought it was time for another blog. I know some of you were worried there might not be anything to write about since the elections are over, but that certainly isn't the case. Today's topic: Compromise, or a lack there of

A Gallup poll conducted late last week found Republicans to be generally less willing to compromise than Democrats and Independents.  According to the poll, 23 percent of Republicans believe it is more important to stick to your beliefs than find an agreeable solution to move America forward.  In contrast, only 10 percent of Democrats and 12 percent of Independents feel the same, with the majority favoring compromise.

In researching this phenomenon I didn't have to look far to find a real-life example of Republicans' unwillingness to compromise.  As a matter of fact, soon-to-be House speaker, John Boehner promised not to compromise just yesterday.  The accuracy of this survey is astounding!

The "Party of No" has given us enough examples of the dilemma created by a lack of compromise, we can only hope it doesn't continue now that they've gotten more of a voice.  With this said, I'm asking, are you ready to compromise?  Me and 39 percent of my party are.

Mitch

Congratulations Maryland Democrats!

This post could be spent boasting about the amount of Democrats who won elections and reelections in Maryland last night.  Among them, Governor Martin O'Malley, Senator Barbara Mikulski, five U. S. Representatives, numerous county executives, and so on.  However, we're not going to do that; frankly, the list is too long.

Instead, we will congratulate all of the winners and leave you with the speeches of O'Malley and his Republican contender, Bob Ehrlich:

O'Malley Thanks Supporters, Talks Future

Ehrlich: 'This Closes A Chapter In Our Life'

While Ehrlich did his best to throw his support behind O'Malley, his audience wasn't as quick to do so.  Did you notice the booing?  We did.  Keep us proud Maryland Republicans.

Like these videos?  Check out our video countdown of this campaign season's best clips.

IT"S ELECTION DAY! GO VOTE!

GO VOTE!  GO VOTE!  GO VOTE!  GO VOTE!  GO VOTE!  GO VOTE!  GO VOTE!  GO VOTE!  GO VOTE!
We obviously have our preference of party, but Election Day is about more than just which party wins.  It is about the opportunity to help choose which direction the country goes in on a local, state, and national level.  We look at this opportunity as a responsibility, and we encourage you to do the same.  


So, go out and participate in democracy!  You can find information on your polling place here.


We'll be in the Student Organizations Area (2nd floor of the Commons) until 11AM with donuts and coffee.  Stop by before you head to the polls.

Campaign Season: A Video Countdown

The campaign season is winding down.  Before everyone heads to the polls on Tuesday, we thought it would be nice to take a look back at some of the last few months.  We've compiled a video countdown of some of the best clips.  Enjoy.


#5 Illinois Governor's race goes "Glee"


#4 Mark Kirk lies


#3 Jan Brewer doesn't know what to say (or think)


#2 Christine O'Donnell learns the Constitution


#1 Bob Ehrlich doesn't want to answer your questions (two parter!)




GO VOTE!