Tag Archives: Wes Moore

Maryland Governor: Ship’s Mayday After Losing Power Helped Limit Vehicle Traffic On Key Bridge [VIDEO]

The Associated Press reports: A container ship lost power and rammed into a major bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday, causing it to snap and plunge into the river below. Several vehicles fell into the chilly waters, and rescuers searched for survivors. The operators of the ship issued a mayday call moments before the crash that took down the Francis Scott …

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Axios: Democrats Plan Move To Patriotism Messaging

Axios reports: A pair of newly elected governors — both potential Democratic rising stars — want to steal the GOP’s thunder on patriotism and freedom. Democratic governors-elect Wes Moore of Maryland and Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania both made this messaging central to their campaigns against Trump-backed election deniers. While addressing reporters at a Democratic Governors Association press conference in New …

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Wes Moore Defeats QAnon Cultist To Become MD Gov

The Associated Press reports: Author and former nonprofit chief Wes Moore, a Democrat, defeated far-right Republican Dan Cox to become the first Black person elected governor in Maryland history, the Associated Press projected Tuesday. Moore, 44, delivered a major victory to Democrats in a tough national election cycle for the party, reclaiming the governor’s mansion after eight years of Republican …

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Dem Maryland Gov Nominee +32 Over QAnon Cultist

The Washington Post reports: Maryland Democrat and political newcomer Wes Moore holds a 32-percentage point lead over Donald Trump-aligned Republican Dan Cox in the governor’s race five weeks before Election Day, a Washington Post-University of Maryland poll finds. Moore, a veteran and best-selling author, appears to have consolidated support among the Democrats who make up the majority of the electorate, …

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Wes Moore Wins Maryland Democratic Gov Primary

The New York Times reports: Wes Moore, a celebrity author and former nonprofit executive who campaigned as a political outsider, has won the Democratic primary for governor of Maryland. Three days after voting concluded, The Associated Press declared Mr. Moore the winner over Tom Perez, a former labor secretary and Democratic National Committee chairman; Peter Franchot, the state comptroller; and …

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