2016 Postmortem

NPolitics1979

(613 posts) Wed Mar 4, 2015, 06:15 PM Mar 2015

Does Van Hollen's candidacy for the 2016 MD US Senate stop other top tier Democratic candidates from

entering?
Van Hollen is the front runner due to his fundraising ability and his progressive voting record. John Sarbanes is more likely to run in 2018 when MD other US Senate Ben Cardin retires.(Ben Cardin's US Senate Seat was former held by John's father). John Delaney is likely to run for Governor in 2018.

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Does Van Hollen's candidacy for the 2016 MD US Senate stop other top tier Democratic candidates from (Original Post) NPolitics1979 Mar 2015 OP

Nope, he's only the front runner as he is the only on with his hat in the ring so far 4139 Mar 2015 #1

Looking at the 1986 Maryland US Senate Democratic primary, NPolitics1979 Mar 2015 #2

Not familiar with MD politics, but... Wounded Bear Mar 2015 #3

The leading Democratic candidates for 2016 MD US Senate Race are NPolitics1979 Mar 2015 #4

4139

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1. Nope, he's only the front runner as he is the only on with his hat in the ring so far

Reply to NPolitics1979 (Original post)

Wed Mar 4, 2015, 06:54 PM

Mar 2015

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/politics/bs-md-senate-national-20150303-story.html

He is Montgomery county; I would be stunned if danna Edward doesn't get in and the will be someone from baltimore.

NPolitics1979

(613 posts)

2. Looking at the 1986 Maryland US Senate Democratic primary,

Reply to 4139 (Reply #1)

Wed Mar 4, 2015, 08:59 PM

Mar 2015

Mikulski was running against MD-8cd Michael Barnes and MD Governor Harold Hughes.
A Democratic Primary between Van Hollen,John Sarbanes,and Edwards- Edwards wins due to her support of the black and white liberal support from PG County and Baltimore City. Van Hollen and Sarbanes are the safe choices.

Wounded Bear

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3. Not familiar with MD politics, but...

Reply to NPolitics1979 (Original post)

Thu Mar 5, 2015, 05:04 PM

Mar 2015

I am almost always up for a spirited primary debate. It helps get people involved. As Democrat and a democrat, I support getting more of the electorate involved and active.

NPolitics1979

(613 posts)

4. The leading Democratic candidates for 2016 MD US Senate Race are

Reply to NPolitics1979 (Original post)

Thu Mar 5, 2015, 05:40 PM

Mar 2015

Chris Van Hollen-US Rep from DC Suburbs-former DCCC chair,Top Democrat in the Budget committee.
John Sarbanes-US Rep from Baltimore Suburbs-son of a former U.S. Senator from MD, 3rd CD of MD was represented by Paul Sarbanes,Barbara Mikulski,and Ben Cardin before they got elected to the U.S. Senate.
Donna Edwards-US Rep from the DC Suburbs- very popular with the progressive grassroots organizations.

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