Is Dan Bongino eyeing the Governor's Mansion?

   









                     
             
            As days go on, it's looking more and more likely that former U.S. Senate Candidate Dan Bongino is planning for a 2014 gubernatorial run. Now you might be asking yourself "He just lost to a Veteran U.S. Senator, why would he even think about running?" However with good reason "Why not?"

           The fact is Dan Bongino already has the best ground game network left over than any other Republican in Maryland. Despite his shy 26% in the senate race, Bongino has potential. Think about it. What if Rob Sobhani had not been in the race? The vote totals are as follows:

Nominee:	Ben Cardin	Daniel Bongino	Rob Sobhani
Party	Democrat	Republican	Independent
Popular vote	1,402,092	674,649	420,554
Percentage	55.4%	26.7%	16.6%

         He would've gotten at least 39% at minimum. But let's say he would've gotten all of the Sobhani vote which would've been very possible. That would be around 1.1 Million votes. Cardin got 1.4 Million. Not bad. 

         Now consider this. The Democrats are going to go to war with each other in the primaries. Already as of this January, you have Anthony Brown who has already raised $1.25 million, with $1.6 Million cash balance. Ken Ulman, who has raised $1.14 million, has $2.1 million in cash on hand! Gansler, who's brought in about $1.24 million, has almost $5.2 million in the bank! Remember now, this money was raised during this past 2012 cycle, where the big money went into the Presidential and Senatorial election. Imagine how much they'll raise this year and next year. But don't worry. All this money is going to work against them.

          Why? Because if and when the Democrats trash themselves, the GOP has a chance. All the fighting would lead them to self-imploding their own party. Can you remember the last time the Democrat's had fought with each other? You guessed it - 2002. And we all know what happened that year. Ehrlich/Steele victory! 

          Unlike in 2010 and 2012 when you had incumbents O'Malley, and Cardin, 2014 is a whole new ball game. With the Democrats punching each other in the face over the nomination, the right Republican candidate could quite easily get competitive if the party can become united. Just like in 2002 when Ehrlich got 92+% in the primary. If there's any time to act, the time is now. The timing couldn't be any better.

       Is Maryland worth saving? I guess we'll find out soon.

         

Do Not Give Up on America.




                  We're all feeling it. That sickness stuck inside you. It sucks, bigtime. But let me tell you something. What we did in 2012 was a BIG accomplishment. Does anyone realize? NO. Because we're pissed that we lost. Especially after dedicating ourselves 4 years straight!

           I've been hearing people say "I'm leaving the Republican Party" and "This country is finished". You need to understand something. WE lost the Presidential Election by about 10 million votes in 2008. That is a HUGE and I mean HUGE gap. In 2012 WE lost by about 5 million votes. That is a BIG gain compared to where we were. Do you know how hard it is to change the minds of 10 Million people? It takes more than 4 years to come back from a loss that big.WE ARE HALF WAY THERE.

          In the 2000 election, the Democrats won the popular vote and still lost. Imagine how they felt. In 2004, they did worse - losing the popular vote - by more than 3 million - and they lost another state. Did that stop them? No. They kept on going and in 2008 they won victoriously. We can be in or as good as a position as they were if not better. Because remember, we've made GAINS. We cut the gap in HALF. We did it after Clinton, and we can do it after Obama. 2014? Sounds like a good start to me. Rest assured,The Republican Party will prevail. We always have, and always will.
        

Do not give up on America. Not now. Not never. Not ever.

        

         



        
    

Democrats, Republicans, are looking to succeed Governor Martin O'Malley in 2014.
  
               I know, its early, but as 2013 begins, both parties seem to have a head start in the campaign for 2014. A "rising star" among Democrats, It is evident that term-limited Gov. O'Malley is running for president in 2016, or at least trying. Lt.Governor Anthony Brown is already being considered a top pick among Democrats, while Harford County Executive David Craig is rising in popularity among Republicans. 

              

              Despite decisive victories for Obama and Cardin in Maryland, The GOP is looking to pull an Ehrlich/Steele like victory as they did in 2002 after Governor Parris Glendening became term limited. Then Lt.Governor Kathleen Kennedy Townsend became the Democratic Nominee. Ehrlich defeated Townsend with 51.55% (879,592) to 47.68% (813,422). This had not been done since 1966 by a Republican in Maryland. The GOP is seeing an opportunity. 

              Veteran political columnist and author of The Great Game of Maryland Politics Barry Rascovar stated in his article"One election down, governor’s race ahead" in the Gazette Newspaper of Politics and Business...

             '"Right now, Brown faces the same roadblock Townsend confronted. He must defend each and every position taken by O'Malley  That could be a heavy burden if O'Malley finds he has to raise taxes yet again. There are pressing needs that can’t be addressed without a significant amount of new revenue, especially in transportation and health care."

              He also mentioned Harford County Executive David Craig as having a good chance at being competitive with Democrats...

             "On the Republican side, the one candidate with a legitimate shot at being competitive with the Democrats is Harford County Executive David Craig. In difficult recessionary times, Craig steered his county through it with a minimum of pain. He made difficult budget choices but did so with compassion and common sense.

Craig, a retired teacher and school principal, was a popular state senator in Annapolis. His credentials are impressive and his sensible, pragmatic outlook toward governing could win over centrist voters."

              Talk among Republicans has suggested that Name ID outside of Harford and Cecil County will be a significant problem for David Craig. His quiet, low key style as a candidate could have an impact on whether or not he rises out of the primaries. Insiders have suggested that Team Craig needs to raise at least $10 Million by 2014.

              Outlook for the Democrats is looking promising. With a few well established potential candidates such as Lt. Gov. Brown, Howard County Executive Ken Ulman, Attorney General Doug Gansler, and Delegate Heather Mizeur. However the race for Governor is already shaping to become very competitive. We'll have to wait and see.

              More updates to comes in the future as candidates declare candidacy.