Reporting from Maryland
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| Baltimore Mayor Martin O'Malley, Maryland's Democratic governor-elect, with his wife Katie and son William, November 8, 2006. (Photo: Steve Ruark/AP Images) |
November 8, 2006
Governor
In a closely contested race, pollsters predicted that Democrat Martin O’Malley would become the next Governor of Maryland. O’Malley, the current mayor of Baltimore, ousted current Governor, Robert Ehrlich. O’Malley won the election with 53 percent of the vote, compared to Ehrlich’s 46 percent.
O’Malley was elected mayor of Baltimore in 1999, winning re-election in 2004. Ehrlich was elected Governor in 2002 after serving in the U.S. Congress. His election as Governor was a surprise in Maryland, which is usually thought of as a very Democratic state and which had not had a Republican governor for more than 30 years.
Senate Race
In a closely watched Senate race, Democratic Congressman Ben Cardin was elected to replace retiring, long-time Senator Paul Sarbanes. Holding onto this seat in the heavily Democratic state of Maryland was seen as a crucial step in the Democrats’ attempts to control the Senate. With 54 percent of the vote, Cardin won against Lieutenant Governor Michael Steele.
Emily Faber is a member of the Scholastic Kids Press Corps.
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My Senator and Me: A Dog's Eye View of Washington D.C.
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My Senator and Me: A Dog's Eye View of Washington D.C.
by Senator Edward M. Kennedy and David SmallThere's an old saying: "If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog." A few years ago, Senator Ted Kennedy decided to do just that. Now his beloved Portuguese Water Dog Champion Amigo's Seventh Wave (nicknamed Splash) is the most famous canine on Capitol Hill. Here we follow Senator Kennedy and Splash through a busy day in D.C., from press conferences to meetings with school groups to committee discussions to a floor vote. The result is an exciting, behind-the-scenes look at the life of one of the most energetic figures in American politics -- and, of course, his equally famous owner.
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Candidates, Campaigns and Elections 4th Edition
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Candidates, Campaigns and Elections 4th Edition
by Linda Scher, Mary JohnsonHelp students understand the election process and get excited about upcoming elections! Through engaging activities such as role-playing, interviewing, debating, and graphing students will learn how our government is organized, investigate and analyze how politicians present themselves and are covered by the media, and much more. This revised and updated edition also includes literature links, a colorful poster, and a reproducible "My Election Journal" that students can personalize and then use to keep track of the 2008 presidential election.
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