Posts tagged Endorsements
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Endorsements for Maryland ballot questions
This election, Maryland voters face several ballot questions, ranging from civil rights to gambling. These are important issues which will have consequences for the quality of life far beyond Election Day. Greater Greater Washington recommends Maryland voters support questions 3 (removing elected officials), 4 (Dream Act), and 6 (same-sex marriage), and reject the legislature’s… Keep reading…
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For Ward 5 Council: Kenyan McDuffie
Voters in DC’s Ward 5 will vote on May 15th in a special election to select a councilmember after Harry Thomas, Jr. resigned in disgrace earlier this year. They have an opportunity to elect someone who not only sets a higher ethical standard, but has a better vision for Ward 5. That person is Kenyan McDuffie. We endorsed McDuffie for this seat during the 2010 election, and we… Keep reading…
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Election day is here! Vote!
Tuesday is the primary election in both DC and Maryland. If you are registered and haven’t voted early, go vote! Keep reading…
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Support marriage equality for all in Maryland
Last month, Maryland gave nearly 17,000 same-sex couples the right to marry. We applaud the legislature’s action and the support of Governor O’Malley in passing this law. But the hard work is not done. This month, the opponents to Maryland’s same-sex marriage law are collecting signatures to force the issue to a referendum in November in the hopes of repealing… Keep reading…
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Ban corporate campaign contributions: Support Initiative 70
DC residents are tired of waking up to read about corporate donors who receive sweetheart deals from our elected officials. We endorse a ballot initiative to ban corporate contributions to political campaigns. The proposed measure, known as Initiative 70, would bring DC in line with federal law, as well as the laws of 21 states and countless other cities. Despite… Keep reading…
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For DC Council at-large: Peter Shapiro
The DC Democratic primary for at-large councilmember will finally end a 17-month game of musical chairs between Sekou Biddle and Vincent Orange. When the tune stops on April 3, neither should take the seat. We endorse Peter Shapiro because we believe he is the best candidate. While the Washington Post and Washington City Paper were both far too quick to dismiss Shapiro’s… Keep reading…
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For Ward 4 Council: Max Skolnik
In Ward 4, Councilmember Muriel Bowser is facing five challengers in the April 3 Democratic primary. For his strong leadership on ethics and positive vision for the ward, we support Max Skolnik. The DC Council is currently at a standstill, mired by scandal. Earlier this month, we learned of federal investigations into the prolific campaign money man Jeff Thompson. 12 out of 13… Keep reading…
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For Ward 8 Council: Jacque Patterson
It would be challenging to name a more divisive figure in DC politics than Ward 8 Councilmember Marion Barry. Recently, Barry has said he deserves another term because he’s “wiser and more caring.” On April 3rd, Ward 8 voters can show Barry they are, in fact, wiser and more caring about their future by voting for Jacque Patterson as their next councilmember. Patterson’s… Keep reading…
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For Maryland 6th Congressional district: Rob Garagiola
The battle for the Democratic nomination in Maryland’s new 6th Congressional district is now a heated race. In 2010 we endorsed State Senator Rob Garagiola for his current seat, and we endorse Garagiola again in this race based on his experience and his consistent support for smart growth and sustainable development. The General Assembly redrew the district in… Keep reading…
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For Ward 7 Council: Tom Brown
Many new projects have improved Ward 7 in recent years, but much remains to be done. Councilmember Yvette Alexander has had little to do with Ward 7’s successes and done little about its challenges. Residents of Ward 7 have looked hard for a replacement, and we support Tom Brown in the Democratic primary on April 3. Brown stands on a solid record of accomplishments in… Keep reading…