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2026 Elections Cycle

Who Is Christopher Eric Bouchat? Maryland’s Maverick Candidate for Governor

Christopher Eric Bouchat is not your typical politician. A welder by trade, a small business owner for more than three...

Michael Phillips
September 8, 2025

The Postcard From L.A.: How “Field Team 6” Turns Hollywood Money and a Super PAC Loophole Into Voter Registration Machinery

When a Virginia voter opened the mailbox to find a glossy postcard postmarked Los Angeles urging them—via a QR code—to...

Michael Phillips
September 6, 2025

April McClain Delaney: Potomac’s Congresswoman, Not Western Maryland’s

When April McClain Delaney narrowly secured Maryland’s 6th Congressional District in 2024, her campaign promised...

Michael Phillips
September 3, 2025

Wes Moore’s Italian Getaway Raises Questions About Gifts, Priorities, and Accountability

Maryland Governor Wes Moore is making headlines—not for bold leadership on crime or education, but for being spotted on a...

Michael Phillips
September 2, 2025

Wes Moore on Clooney’s Yacht While Maryland Crumbles

Maryland Governor Wes Moore has a choice: tackle his state’s crime crisis head-on, or enjoy the good life on George...

Michael Phillips
September 1, 2025

Voter ID: Maryland’s Next Election Battle

President Trump has announced he will sign an executive order requiring voter ID for every single vote cast in America....

Michael Phillips
September 1, 2025

Maryland Native and Former MLB Star Mark Teixeira Announces Run for Congress in Texas

Yes, you read that right—Mark Teixeira, the three-time MLB All-Star, World Series champion, and member of the Maryland...

Michael Phillips
August 28, 2025

Justin Ready Gets It Right: Maryland Needs Leadership That Puts Citizens First

When Maryland State Senator Justin Ready (R–Dist. 5) speaks, he does something that too many of our elected officials in...

Michael Phillips
August 25, 2025

Breaking the Stronghold: A Playbook for Maryland Republicans

Maryland politics is often described as hopelessly blue—a Democratic fortress fortified by gerrymandering and fed by a...

Michael Phillips
August 24, 2025

Judges Aren’t Invincible: How Maryland Voters Can Keep the Bench Accountable

For too long, Maryland’s judiciary has operated in a climate of comfort and complacency. Judges—whether they sit on the...

Michael Phillips
August 23, 2025

Could Independents and Third Parties Reshape Maryland Politics in 2026?

For decades, Maryland politics has been defined by one reality: Democrats dominate statewide elections, Republicans...

Michael Phillips
August 23, 2025

Andy Harris: Maryland’s Lone Republican Fighter in Washington

In a state painted deep blue, one man continues to carry the torch for conservative Marylanders: Congressman Andy Harris....

Michael Phillips
August 22, 2025

Did Ed Hale Just Save—or Doom—His Gubernatorial Campaign by Switching Parties?

Maryland businessman Ed Hale made headlines this summer when he announced that he would abandon his lifelong Democratic...

Michael Phillips
August 21, 2025

Trump vs. Moore: Law and Order Meets Maryland’s Delusions

When it comes to public safety, Americans don’t have time for games. Cities across the country are still plagued by...

Michael Phillips
August 17, 2025

The “Talk-Back Tour”: Maryland Democrats Pretend to Listen While Plotting More Tax Hikes

The Maryland Democratic Party (MDP) has a new gimmick: the “Talk-Back Tour.” Sounds edgy, right? Like some grassroots...

Michael Phillips
August 16, 2025

Wes Moore’s Approval Slide: Marylanders Are Losing Patience

By Michael Phillips Maryland Governor Wes Moore entered office in 2023 with sky-high expectations, bolstered by glowing...

Michael Phillips
August 15, 2025

Rise of the Unaffiliated Voter: Maryland Joins a National Rebellion Against the Two-Party System

By Michael Phillips Maryland’s voter rolls tell a story politicians can’t afford to ignore. Since January 2025,...

Michael Phillips
August 9, 2025

No Amnesty, No Apologies: John Myrick Stakes Bold Ground on Immigration with Support for ‘Plan Dignity’

By Michael Phillips In a political climate where most candidates dodge immigration reform or default to talking points,...

Michael Phillips
July 24, 2025

Abigail Spanberger’s Intelligence Resume: Public Servant or Political Operator?

By Michael Phillips As Virginia’s former U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger mounts her gubernatorial campaign in...

Michael Phillips
July 24, 2025

Ten Ways Governor Wes Moore Has Impoverished Marylanders — And Why It’s Time to Rethink His Agenda

By Michael Phillips When Wes Moore was elected governor, many Marylanders bought into the soaring rhetoric of "Leave No One...

Michael Phillips
July 22, 2025

Democracy by Design? More Like Districts by Design: Andy Ellis Says Maryland Voters Are Being Played

By Michael Phillips Let’s play pretend for a second. Imagine you live in a state where your vote doesn’t really...

Michael Phillips
July 18, 2025

“Who’s Protecting the Children?”: John Myrick Calls for Family Court Investigation in Maryland

By | July 2025 In Maryland, it’s easier to garnish a father’s wages than it is to guarantee him a phone call with his...

Michael Phillips
July 17, 2025

Blacklisted Before the Ballot: How Maryland’s Media and Machine Silence Independent Candidates

By Michael Phillips Andy Ellis doesn’t need your sympathy. He needs your attention. The Green Party candidate for...

Michael Phillips
July 16, 2025

“$20K Per Student—And They Still Can’t Read?”: John Myrick Calls Maryland’s Education System a Betrayal

By | July 2025 Maryland’s education budget is one of the largest in the nation. At nearly $20,000 per student, the...

Michael Phillips
July 15, 2025

The One Percent That Terrifies Annapolis: Why Andy Ellis Says Maryland Is Built to Silence You

By Michael Phillips In Maryland politics, you don’t need 51% to win—you just need 1% to matter.At least, that’s the...

Michael Phillips
July 14, 2025

Opinion | Maryland Deserves Better Than One-Party Rule: It’s Time to Drain the Annapolis Swamp

There’s a growing sentiment among everyday Marylanders — not activists, not bureaucrats, but the people who work, raise...

Michael Phillips
July 13, 2025

Maryland’s $1.87 Billion Mistake: Why John Myrick Says It’s Time to Audit Annapolis

By Michael Phillips It’s the biggest magic trick in Maryland politics: take a $5.5 billion surplus, light it on fire,...

Michael Phillips
July 13, 2025

Maryland’s Rigged System? Andy Ellis Says the Real Power Problem Is in Annapolis

By Michael Phillips Let’s play a game. Imagine you live in a state where elections are decided before you vote,...

Michael Phillips
July 13, 2025

Andy Ellis Isn’t Just Running—He’s Rewriting the Rules: Meet the Green Party’s Candidate for Maryland Governor

Maryland political disrupter and super-Orioles fan By Michael Phillips In a state dominated by one-party rule, Andy Ellis...

Michael Phillips
July 12, 2025

Meet John Myrick: The No-Nonsense Republican Candidate Running to Take Maryland Back

By Michael Phillips John Myrick never planned to run for governor. “If you’d told me a year ago that I’d be doing...

Michael Phillips
July 12, 2025

Robin Ficker Announces 2026 Run for Maryland’s 6th Congressional District: The People’s Heckler Is Back in the Ring

By Michael Phillips Robin Ficker, the unrelenting force of Maryland politics and perhaps the state’s most recognizable...

Michael Phillips
July 9, 2025

The Politics of Empty Promises: Why Maryland and Other Blue States Are Ripe for a Red Reawakening

By Michael Phillips In the age of progressive political theater, lying to your voters has somehow become a viable campaign...

Michael Phillips
July 3, 2025

NYC: Don’t Be the Next Maryland 🛑

New York City faces a stark choice. Implementing aggressive tax-and-spend reforms like those proposed by Zohran Mamdani...

Michael Phillips
July 1, 2025

Say Her Name: Why Winsome Earle-Sears Is Good for Virginia

By Michael Phillips In an era where narratives are carefully curated and voices like hers often get ignored, Winsome...

Michael Phillips
June 27, 2025

Montgomery County Executive Race: Over/Under Odds for 2026’s Dysfunction DerbyBy Political Party Animals | June 2025 Edition

By Michael Phillips As the race to replace outgoing Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich begins to resemble a political...

Michael Phillips
June 25, 2025

Battle for the Throne of Dysfunction: Montgomery County Executive Race Kicks Off with a Stampede of Self-Appointed Saviors

By Michael Phillips It’s official: the race to replace outgoing Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich has begun—and...

Michael Phillips
June 24, 2025

Christopher Bouchat for Governor: A Conservative Voice in a Deep Blue State

By Michael Phillips Republican Delegate Christopher Bouchat has launched his 2026 bid for governor of Maryland, positioning...

Michael Phillips
June 23, 2025

John Myrick Is Running for Governor—But Can He Do More Than Just File the Paperwork?

In a state where Republican victories are rare and political relevance even rarer, John Myrick has stepped forward as one...

Michael Phillips
June 22, 2025

🌱Justice League… of Sustainability: Andy Ellis Reveals His Top 10 Favorite Superheroes (and Why They’d Totally Vote Green)🌱

If you thought politics in Maryland couldn’t get any weirder, meet Andy Ellis — Green Party gubernatorial candidate,...

Michael Phillips
June 11, 2025

Globalists in Annapolis: Who Does Chris Van Hollen Really Work For?

It’s official: Maryland’s political class is more concerned about the feelings of foreign nationals with criminal...

Michael Phillips
June 8, 2025

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