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Is Ron George a "dead horse" in water?

Anne Arundel County Delegate Ron George fathoms himself to be a serious contender in the GOP race for Governor, but it's hard to believe that the Annapolis Jeweler would stand a chance against the two Democratic heavyweights; Gansler and Brown.

In our September Md.Republicans' Poll, we asked participants: Which gubernatorial candidate do you believe has the LEAST chances of winning the general election?

47% said Ron George, and less than 10% said they'll be voting for him in the GOP primary in June of next year. Even more convincingly, George has already been evidently rejected by at least 2 Republican Women whom he had hoped would possibly join his ticket.

Back in June, Raging Against The Rhetoric's Jackie Wellfonder interviewed the gubernatorial hopeful, and asked him:

"Have you thought about a lieutenant governor at all? Do you have a short list?"

George responded: 

"I have a short list but I’m looking to add to it. I have an Eastern Shore person who would be very good, but I want people to understand the regionalism of the issues. I don’t want someone where you pull a string and they all say the same lines."

This "Eastern Shore person" George mentioned just so happened to be Delegate Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio (R-Talbot). As you know, she decisively joined David Craig's ticket on July 16th. 

But just days preceding Craig's announcement of Haddaway, George appeared to be rejected again. Looking desperate on July 11th, he was evidently attempting to court Delegate Kelly Schulz to be his running-mate, but was let down. 

                

The seemingly fake smile on Schulz' face was a give away, but more importantly our July Poll revealed that staff members of a political consulting firm in which the Ron George campaigned hired (SCG- Strategic Campaign Group) had voted for Kelly Schulz as their #1 choice for LG.

It's no surprise that Ron George has had a hard time finding a running-mate. Who would willingly join his ticket? Can you name anyone?

If he can't find anyone decent to join his ticket, how does he expect to compete statewide in a rock-solid blue state like Maryland?

Ron George can play Conservative all he wants, but what does he bring to the table in this race that would make him competitive?

BREAKING NEWS: Charles Lollar wins Md. Republicans' Poll - September 2013.

  

Charles Lollar won our Md. Republicans' Poll this month with a sweeping 54% (125 votes). Falling short this month, Harford County Executive David Craig received 36% (84 votes), Delegate Ron George garnered just 9% (21 votes), and 1% chose Other. 

Although we did have a significantly lower survey-sample than last month, participants most certainly expressed their reasons as to why they think their candidate could be the next governor of Maryland.

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Which gubernatorial candidate do you believe has the BEST chances of winning the general election in 2014?

Lollar: 56% 
Craig; 36%  
George: 8%  

Why?

" Maryland is going to elect an african-american governor in 2014. It has become fashionable to achieve such milestones nationally and thank god we have a great conservative black man to meet the challenge."

" Charles has an ability to relate to the people, he is articulate and well-versed in the issues and shows a real interest in making Maryland a state with economic growth and limited government."

" Only Charles Lollar has the ability to reach out to new constituencies who don't typically vote Republican. His charisma and inclusiveness will win the race."

" Pragmatic and non-doctrinal. Experience as an educator, Mayor, Senator and County Executive. Will attract cross-over needed to win general election. Other candidates will get very little support from traditional democratic voters (and thus have no chance to win) "

" Harford County Executive Craig has the ability to raise alot of money. Lollar and Ron George are great people, but they have absolutely no idea what they're doing, and do not have the resources to beat democratic heavy weights Gansler or Brown. "

" He is the only candidate with experience at running his own business. Ron has served two terms as the leading voice against the excessive tax and spending increases."

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Which gubernatorial candidate do you believe has the LEAST chances of winning the general election in 2014?   

George: 47% 

Craig: 29% 

Lollar: 25% 

Which gubernatorial candidate do you believe would be the strongest advocate for protecting our 2nd Amendment Rights?

Lollar: 57%

Craig: 34%

George: 9%

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Which gubernatorial candidate do you believe is the most Conservative? 

Lollar: 56% 

Craig: 29% 

George: 14%

Why?

" Charles doesn't just talk the talk, he puts his neck out there to walk the walk...he was the only one of the three that was right up front during the beginning of the Tea Party movement...he doesn't listen to "establishment" politics as his guide either. "

" This is kind of a dumb question. The answer is who would I trust more to get things done as governor--that would be Charles Lollar. He's a champion for conservatives in a public way; I've heard him speak. I've never even heard of the other two, but Craig is identified online as an educator, which I regard as a profession populated by those of average intelligence and limited imagination. Ron George seems okay, other than looking pretty smarmy in that picture, but I've never heard of him, and I want an advocate for liberty in the Governor's mansion, not a family values volunteer. "

"Just look at David Craig's record! Don't let his moderate demeanor fool you, he is a tested Conservative. He has more legislative experience than the other candidates combined."

"Ron is more than issue driven candidate. He is a true conservative at his very core - convicted by his clear understanding of conservative principles."

"Not sure on this one. Need more info on candidates."

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Which gubernatorial candidate do you believe has the most experience to be Governor? 

Lollar: 47% 

Craig: 45%  

George: 8% 

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Should the Maryland Republican Party host an Open Primary in 2014 ? (Allow Unaffiliated Voters to participate)

Yes: 40%

No: 38%

I don't know: 22%

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Who would you vote for in the Republican Primary for Anne Arundel County Executive?

Laura Neuman: 58%

Steve Schuh: 26%

Jon Grasso: 16%

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- Due to a fairly low survey-sample this month, there will be no RWB Averages for September -

BREAKING NEWS: Charles Lollar wins Md.Republicans' Poll - August 2013.

U.S. Marine Corps Major Charles Lollar has won our Md. Republicans' Poll with 38% (216 votes). Lollar, age 42, narrowly beat close competitor Harford County Executive David Craig this month, and plans to kick-off his gubernatorial campaign with a bus tour on September 3rd. He'll begin in St.Mary's City, and travel across the state before finishing in Annapolis.

In an article by SoMdNews, Lollar had stated:

“We’re excited about this. From the time we step out, we’re going to be mobilizing every county. We expect it to be big, and we’re really hoping to make a difference here in Maryland.”

What Barry Rascovar called "The Impossible Dream", others are calling possible. That's right folks, Charles Lollar's campaign has officially emerged from a successful "Draft" stage, and is moving forward into the gubernatorial race. Lollar also made some serious territorial gain in this month's poll, winning in 14/24 counties (including Baltimore City).

Coming in 2nd, Harford County Executive David Craig, and  running-mate; Eastern Shore Delegate Jeannie Haddaway, garnered a fair 34% (199 votes) this month.

Craig, 64, stated earlier this summer that he'll be out on another series of tours through the fall as well, where he'll be discussing key issues with voters.

Coming in a distant 3rd, Delegate Ron George, who received a shy 22% (126 votes) this month.

See RWB Averages for Results by County.

~More results to come regarding our Md. Republicans' Poll - August 2013 ~

WANTED: GOP Candidate for Maryland Attorney General. 

Hello?! Is there anyone out there?

The Maryland Republican Party is in desperate need of a quality candidate for Attorney General!

2 Democrats, Del. Jon Cardin (D-11), and State Sen. Brian Frosh (D-16) have officially entered the race, and atleast 2 more, Del. Bill Frick (D-16) and Del. Aisha Braveboy (D-25) are expected to throw their hats in the ring as well.

Doug Gansler, who has held the position since 2007, is seeking the Democratic nomination for Governor in 2014, and publicly stated that he will not seek another term as Attorney General, making it Open Race.

Despite the circumstances, a Republican has yet to publicly declare any intentions for the office.

The Baltimore Sun reported last week: 

"No Republicans have publicly declared an intention to run, but state GOP leaders say a few people have privately sought support and will soon step forward."

The Daily Record's Eye On Annapolis also wrote an article regarding the issue.

"“If they want anyone to ever take them seriously, they’ve got to win some statewide offices every now and then, which means trying to build a bench instead of running these throwaway challenges.”

~ More to come regarding Maryland's Attorney General Race ~

Heather Mizeur enters Maryland's gubernatorial race.

Delegate Heather Mizeur has officially entered Maryland's gubernatorial race. The openly gay delegate from Montgomery says "It’s time to fundamentally change the way we do business, the way we govern. And that starts with a different kind of candidate, running a different sort of campaign." 

~ More to come regarding Md.'s Gubernatorial Race ~

Mini-Poll confirms Brown-Ulman substantially leading in Democratic race.

 

 

Lieutenant Governor Anthony G. Brown won our Md.Democrats' Poll by a landslide this month, recieving 57% of the vote. Despite the small survey-sample of just 52 participants, it is evident that Brown is the clear front-runner in the Democratic race.

 

Attorney General Doug Gansler garnered a shy 21%, losing to Brown by a vast 36% margin. Delegate Heather Mizeur recieved 14%. Other garnered 8%.

On a territorial basis, Brown swept nearly every county. Gansler won Wicomico, and Mizeur won Montgomery.

David Craig to name Delegate Jeannie Haddaway (R-Talbot) his running-mate.

Harford County Executive David R. Craig will reveal Eastern Shore Delegate Jeannie Haddaway as his gubernatorial running-mate sources reported Thursday afternoon.

Craig will formally reveal Haddaway at two separate locations; Annapolis in the morning, and St.Michaels in the afternoon.

Haddaway, 36, has been a member of the House of Delegates since 2003. She represents District 37B, which covers parts of Caroline, Dorchester, Talbot, & Wicomico counties.

Both parties expecting a competitive gubernatorial primary in 2014.

The 2014 gubernatorial race is rapidly heating up. Three candidates; Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown (D), Harford Co. Exec. David Craig (R), and Delegate Ron George (R) have already launched their campaigns for governor. Atleast 3 other hopefuls have made their plans clear as well; U.S.M.C. Major Charles Lollar (R), Attorney General Doug Gansler (D), and Delegate Heather Mizeur (D), are expected to make their announcements in the fall. Even more so, Change Maryland Chairman Larry Hogan (R), and Fmr. RNC Chairman & Lt.Governor Michael Steele (R), are considering a run.

Some experts are forecasting it to be the bloodiest primary election cycle for Maryland Governor in recent years.

COUNTDOWN WIDGETS

RWB has been hosting our Md. Republicans' Poll for more than 6 months now, taking in more than 1500 responses sofar this year. This month, Harford County Executive David R. Craig won with 49% (256 votes). See RWB Averages --->>>> Read Article --->>>>

Our first ever Md.Democrats' Poll is open July 10th. We'll be tracking the Democratic race with Maps, Charts, and more, just as we have the GOP.

Results

David Craig maintains lead in gubernatorial race, wins Md. Republicans' Poll.

Exactly a month ago, Harford County Executive David R. Craig became the first Republican candidate to declare his candidacy for Governor of Maryland. This month, he won our Md. Republicans' Poll with 49% (256 votes).

Delegate Ron George, who came in 2nd place, had a fair showing this month, receiving 27% (141 votes). George announced his candidacy shortly after Craig.

U.S. Marine Corps Major Charles Lollar, who has yet to announce his candidacy, received 20% (103 votes). Lollar is expected to make his announcement sometime in September.

Overall, RWB had our largest survey-sample yet; 524 responses. Not only did we break our response record, but we also have more results than usual.

This month, we asked voters: Who would you pick for Lt. Governor on a ticket with your candidate?

The results, were quite surprising. Nearly twice as many voters who chose Lollar for Governor, chose Lollar for Lieutenant Governor. 32% of voters said they would pick Lollar, 17% preffered Laura Neuman, 16% chose Jeannie Haddaway, 13% chose Kelly Schulz, 10% wanted Nancy Jacobs, 5% chose Kathy Szeliga, 3% said Jim Rutledge, and 4% said other.

We also asked voters: Which of the two Democratic candidates (Brown or Gansler) do you believe would be the weakest in the General Election. 57% said Doug Gansler, 43% said Anthony Brown. RWB is considering starting a Md.Democrats' Poll...

See RWB Averages for Results By County
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Tolls & Taxes

How will the Toll Hikes, and Gas Tax increase effect you, and the Md. Gubernatorial Race?

 

Driving around Maryland just got a whole lot more expensive. For the first time in nearly two decades, our state's gas tax has risen. That's right, starting today, you're paying 3.5 cents more per gallon at the pump, not to mention on top of that, the still existing 23.5-cents-per-gallon excise tax.

Drivers of two-axle vehicles will pay $2 more to cross the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, as the toll jumps from $4 to $6. Tolls for the Fort McHenry Tunnel, Baltimore Harbor Tunnel and Francis Scott Key Bridge will rise to from $3-$4 for two-axle vehicles. The toll for the Harry W. Nice Bridge will increase from to $4-$6. The cost of going over JFK Memorial Highway at Perryville on Interstate 95 and the Thomas J. Hatem Memorial Bridge on Route 40 will jump from $6-$8.

These high fees are expected to hit commuters hard. How will this effect next year's election?

Well it could mean that voters become slightly more frustrated, It's hard to imagine anyone being happy about raised fees.

Why Gansler's patient waiting gives him a shot at the Democratic nomination, & more.

We've all watched the Brown-Ulman hype over the past month. It certainly puts them ahead of the pack compared to Gansler and Mizeur, but as "exciting" as it may seem for Democrats, that hype is dying down, and will continue to do so. There are no more surprises for that ticket, which means the media leaves Brown alone for a while. 

So what does that mean? Well, it could mean Doug Gansler has a serious shot now. 

Brown waisted all his leverage in just a few weeks. He's already made his announcement, and revealed his running mate. Now he has no surprises for the media, which means no surprises for the voters.

Some say the early bird gets the worm, which is true. But slow and steady wins the race.

Here we have Gansler, who has done absolutely nothing, which is great for him. 

Yes, Brown still has the advantage, but Gansler now has the leverage, so to speak. Gansler can announce his candidacy whenever he wants. When he does, the media will be all over him. Gansler can reveal his running mate, whenever he wants. Then too, will the media be all over him.

In this case, Brown is left in the dust. Not only will Gansler have some media attention, but he's sitting on a 5-6 million dollar war chest. Brown may catch up by then, but who cares. All eyes are on Gansler.

On the Republican side, you have David Craig, who literally stole the limelight from Brown in June. Craig's Announcement Tour gave him some serious momentum going into the fall. And I guarantee you, Team Craig as more up their sleeve. They've got an entire series of "Listening Tours" coming in the fall. Not to even mention the fact they haven't even revealed their running mate yet! The media will be all over Craig as well.

Like they say, Patience is a virtue.

If Michael Steele enters the race, the GOP gubernatorial primary is set to be a War.

 

As of right now, David Craig is leading the GOP Gubernatorial field. He clocked in at 52% this month, putting him well ahead of Charles Lollar. He also finished a well famed "Announcement Tour" where he gained some serious attention in the media. However, in the event of Michael Steele entering the race, would numbers shift?

 

Earlier this year, we saw what happens when a candidate leaves the field. The "Post-Bongino" landscape allowed Craig to surge to front-runner status. How would a Steele entrance effect the race?

Well, it's quite simple. One thing we have noticed is that Lollar's base is extremely loyal. So far, they've stayed with him the whole way. They make up about 30-35%. In the event of a Steele entrance, Lollar would lose little or none.

Craig has a base, but not as large as his 52% or so. Remember now, a lot of his newer supporters were former "Bongino hopefuls" who defaulted to Craig. They're still up for grabs.

Whether or not Steele could win over that group is a mystery. But if he were to, he'd gather a good 15-20%. Enough to make him competitive.

The monoblogue recently published an article elaborating on possible exit strategies for the other gubernatorial hopefuls,  looking at the possibility of a Steele win in the long run.

Although this may seem plausible, it's hard to imagine Steele getting anywhere in this race. He hasn't been quite as active in Maryland since he lost his Senate bid in 2006. All the while, the other candidates have been building a reputation of their own. Steele was busy at the RNC. That was, until Priebus knocked him off.

Now if you're wondering about how the "territorial politics" would play out, the outcomes are likely predictable. If Steele gets in, Young stated that he would back out of the race. If that happens, Steele would  most likely get Frederick county's support, along with Washington, Allegany, and Garrett. Where would he go from there? He could definitely target Carroll and Baltimore counties, where he has a chance of expanding his popularity. After that, he has no where to go. Craig has locked Harford and the Eastern Shore, Lollar has the South, and who knows where Ron George would be. With all that division, what do you get? A GOP primary war.

That's exactly what the Maryland Republican Party needs right now. A party left in ruins, and weak for the general election. It's best Steele stays out of this race.

BREAKING NEWS: Craig emerges as GOP gubernatorial front-runner in June.

 
Fresh off the campaign trail, Harford County Executive  David R. Craig handily won our Md.Republicans' Poll this month, receiving a solid 52% (181 votes), comfortably ahead of Charles Lollar, who received 38% (133 votes).

Craig expanded his lead, securing nearly all of the Eastern Shore counties, part of Western Maryland, Baltimore County, Carroll County, and of course his home county of Harford according to this month's poll.

Team Craig finished up their announcement tour Wednesday, only to gear up for the campaign trail again, preparing for another series of tours, scheduled for September and October.

The “Listening Tours”, as Craig stated in an interview, will last for 3-4 days, where he'll travel across the state to hear the peoples voices on issues.

At a Blogger Event in Annapolis, Craig suggested that he will have an announcement for Lieutenant Governor by the end of summer. He said he's looking for someone with experience. Some believe that Craig is likely to select a woman. Possible running mates could include Anne Arundel County Executive Laura Neuman, Delegate Kelly Scultz, Delegate Jeannie Riccio, Delegate Kathy Szeliga.

 

Here's what a few respondents said about Craig this month:

- "David is family man, a proven lifetime leader, and by far the most qualified. He has the experience Maryland needs, and he can win. It's time we take back this state once and for all. No more petty politics. Let's do this as a team, and get the job done!"

-   "I was at Craig's event in HDG monday. He's giving the right message. There is a political monopoly in Annapolis. They've raised taxes 40 times, and driven businesses out of Maryland. Our state in in serious jepoardy. We need DAVID CRAIG FOR GOVERNOR 2014. He can turn this state around!"
 

- "Mr. Craig is the only candidate that is qualified to perform his duty. He has balanced the budget in Harford County for the past 10 years, and has done this without raising taxes."

 

- "He's done a great job with Harford County. They're thriving and creating jobs. He's had 8 years of balanced budgets. He's the epitome of a public servant."

 

- "He is the best candidate for the Republican party. Capable. Experienced. The only candidate with campaign structure in place. He has the ability to raise $$ to mount a campaign in MD." 

 

 Charles Lollar, who finished in 2nd place this month, still held ground in Southern Maryland.

Here's what a few respondents said about Lollar this month:

- "Best chance of winning over Baltimore City, Montgomery and Prince George's counties which are critical for a win...and I love Charles Lollar! Every time I've heard him speak I have been inspired and I relate to him on nearly every issue. He is a Marine!"

- "Mr. Lollar best represents my conservative beliefs . We need MD put back on the right track . O'Malley and his liberal policies are ruining my state . I pray we can elect a conservative like Charles Lollar to try and put our state back on the right track . If not my family and I will will move to Va. once my youngest is out of high school ( 3 years)."

- "Charles Lollar is the only Republican candidate who has a chance of winning Baltimore City, which I think is doable. I worked as a pediatric nurse practitioner for 14 years in Baltimore City, with mostly MA families. With explanations, many of these people would be open to a conservative candidate."

 

See Results by County
 


 

Craig wraps up Tour on Eastern Shore.

Team Craig finished up their announcement tour Wednesday, only to gear up for the campaign trail again, preparing for another series of tours, scheduled for September and October. The “Listening Tours”, as Craig stated in an interview, will last for 3-4 days, where he'll travel across the state to hear the peoples voices on issues.

At a Blogger Event in Annapolis, Craig suggested that he will have an announcement for Lieutenant Governor by the end of summer. He said he's looking for someone with experience. Some believe that Craig is likely to select a young woman (age 30's - 40's) whom is currently holding elected office. Possible running mates could include Anne Arundel County Executive Laura Neuman, Delegate Kelly Scultz, Delegate Kathy Szeliga.

Craig also says he's used to primary elections.In recent years, one of the problems affecting the party has been turnout. Voters who favored a candidate that lost the primary have tended to distance themselves from being active in the general election. Craig emphasized the importance of teamwork. A coalition of grassroots volunteers, donors, conservatives and moderates alike working together will be crucial if the GOP aims to win the Governor's mansion in 2014.

BREAKING NEWS: David Craig officially launches gubernatorial bid.

                     

Harford County Executive David R. Craig officially announced his candidacy for Governor this morning, making him the first Republican candidate to enter the 2014 gubernatorial race. 

Craig's statewide campaign tour takes him through key stops including Hagerstown, Silver Spring, Prince Frederick, Annapolis, Salisbury, Easton, and more.

                        

VOTE NOW! The Md.Republicans Poll - June 2013 is Open. Help us reach 1,000+ Responses!

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BREAKING NEWS: Former U.S. Senate Candidate Dan Bongino plans to run for Congress.

RWB has received trustworthy info from multiple sources confirming that former U.S Senate Candidate and Secret Service Agent Dan Bongino plans to challenge democratic incumbent John Delaney for U.S. Congress in the 6th Congressional District in 2014!

Brown-Ulman ticket awaits the Democratic party.

The Washington Post reported this afternoon that Lt.Governor Anthony Brown will name Howard County Executive Ken Ulman as his gubernatorial running mate.

Brown's campaign manager, Justin Schall, confirmed that Brown has scheduled an event for Monday in Columbia to officially announce his choice.

--->>> See the Washington Post's story CLICK HERE

David Craig to launch campaign for Governor on Monday, June 3rd.  

David Craig confirmed on his Facebook page earlier this week that he will be kicking off his gubernatorial bid in early June.

Craig, who is serving his final term as Harford County executive, will be starting his statewide campaign tour from his own home in Havre de Grace! From there, Craig will travel to Baltimore County and Washington County. The next day, to Montgomery, Calvert, and Anne Arundel.

Campaign Schedule:

Monday, June 3rd:

9:00-10:30 am, Announcement @ David Craig's House .

11:30-1:00, Announcement - Baltimore County. 

7:00-9:00 pm, Happy Hour/Announcement-Washington Co.

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Tuesday, June 4th:

8:00-8:30 am, Business Breakfast in Montgomery County.

12:00-1:30 pm, Announcement - Calvert County.

3:00-4:00 pm, Announcement - Anne Arundel County.

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Wednesday, June 5th:

9:00-10:30 pm, Announcement - Wicomico County

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~ More to come regarding the 2014 Gubernatorial Election ~

BREAKING NEWS: Anthony Brown announces run for Maryland governor.

Anthony Brown launched his campaign for Governor this afternoon at Prince George’s Community College, where he hosted a free cookout with bands, speakers, hamburgers and hot dogs for everyone to enjoy.

Following the announcement, the Lieutenant Governor  begins his statewide tour over the weekend with a pancake breakfast in Frederick, and 'Meet and Greet' in Montgomery County followed by a campaign rally/announcement at a Baltimore middle school with Governor Martin O’Malley.
                                                           
The Executive Director of the state Democratic Party stated in an email yesterday "This announcement is an opportunity to send a clear message that we have the momentum in this race...". Shortly after, the organization Change Maryland posted what appears to be an attack ad on their Facebook page called "Great Session", criticizing Brown over comments claiming the $800 Million 'gas tax' increase is good for Maryland.

- More to come regarding the 2014 gubernatorial race -

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Lollar surges to victory, narrowly beats Craig in Md. Republicans' Poll - May 2013

With 43.97% of the vote, Charles Lollar (62 votes) has won our Md. Republicans' Poll this month, narrowly beating out close competitor David Craig (57 votes) who garnered 40.42%, and Dan Bongino (21 votes), received 14.89%.

This is the second time Lollar has won RWB's monthly poll, breaking the 3-way-tie with former U.S. Senate candidate Dan Bongino; who won in February, and Harford County Executive David Craig; who won in April. (Lollar also won in March)

The Draft Charles Lollar for Governor campaign has made a significant impact in recent weeks. In April, Lollar received key endorsements from both Dr.Ben Carson, and former presidential candidate Herman Cain. Charles Lollar also had a great reception at the Spring MDGOP Convention, where he received a lot of attention from Republicans abroad.

Here's what respondents said about Charles Lollar:

- "I believe in Charles, he is a great man, and I look forward to calling him Governor Lollar."

- "Fiscal Conservative, Pro Life, 2nd Amendment Rights, Religious Freedom, Less Government - support for small business, the list goes on -- we need a candidate who will respect our Constitution, not abuse it!"

- "I've heard him speak on the important issues of our time in our state, I've watched him and I've met him in person. Lollar is certainly the man for the job!"

- "He has everything, in terms of experience, that we need in a candidate. He is a true conservative and gives us a much different choice than what we have had for the past 8 years, and his message is positive and uniting."

 - "I'm done with politicians. We need someone that will responsibly get this state in order and has the toughness to fight. Bongino has the toughness, but not the experience and commitment..."

- "Heard him speak including Q&A at a house party. He has multiple years experience with leadership and budgeting. No one else on the slate can beat Lollar with the experience and proven results. He has the toughness, honesty and integrity to fix this state of disaster."

- "Lollar is the best qualified candidate with the most star power to bring about real change in Maryland."

-"Charles stands for what this Country was built on!"

-"For his integrity, his devotion to this country, and his qualifications to be governor of this beleaguered state..."

-"Best rounded candidate. Prior military.....can be trusted to actually lead!

Not far behind was David Craig, who nearly tied Lollar this month, but fell short by just 5 votes. Voters have consistently suggested that Craig's experience, and proven record gives him an advantage. 

Here's what respondents said about David Craig:

- " I have know him for years, and have trusted him to do what needs to be done for our County and State. He has always looked into the best interest of the people, children, communities,counties and state and I believe will continue to do so in the future. We have always had faith in him and what he does. He listens to what we have to say and what needs to be done and goes from there. He is the most kind and caring person I know and is always there to lend a helping hand when needed. Thank you, and GO DAVID CRAIG !!!!"

- "County Executive Craig is in this race for the right reasons."

 - "He is the only elected official with the qualifications for this job. He is the only official that has been able to balance a budget over the past 10 years, and Mr. Craig has balanced the budget without raising taxes. Mr. Craig is a leader and the only person that can get our state back on the right path to prosper.

- "David has a proven track record in budget reduction, has worked his way up the ladder, so he knows politics and has heard a lot from the people over the years. He is pro-life and pro-marriage, which is a biggie for a lot of people."

 - "He is honest and knows what it's going to take to fix the mess our state is in."

- "Best man for the job - has done a great job in Harford County"

-" I have known David for many years, I believe in the way he runs Harford County. He would be a great leader for Maryland!

Dan Bongino, who finished 3rd this month, has been praised for his tenacity, courage, and conviction. Those who chose Dan consistently mentioned his character.

Blaine Young received <1% this month.

Votes that were considered "Other" were not included.

~ More results to come soon regarding poll results~