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Too Many Republican Candidates Leads to Confusion and an Unlikely Presidential Win in 2016

October 9, 2015October 9, 2015 Eric Reickel2016 Election, Republican, Walkersville High School

by Caroline Wisner You’re probably aware of the overwhelming amount of Republican candidates running for president in 2016. You most likely know some of the front runners names, but can you name all of

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Kathleen Matthews Running for Congress

March 5, 2015 Michael Kuster2016 Election, Chris Matthews, Congress, Kathleen Matthews

According to Politico, Kathleen Matthews plans to run to represent our area in the House of Representatives. Many may not recognize her name, but her husband, Chris Matthews, is known by most in the country as the host of MSNBC’s Hardball and the syndicated Chris Matthews Show. Senator Barbara Mikulski’s announced retirement continues to shake things up politically in Maryland and even in Glade Valley’s Congressional District, Maryland’s Eighth Congressional District. Since redistricting, Glade Valley and much of Frederick County shares lies in Maryland’s Eighth Congressional District which also includes parts…

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Van Hollen Running for Senate

March 4, 2015March 4, 2015 Michael Kuster2016 Election, Chris Van Hollen, Congressman, Senate

Congressman Chris Van Hollen, Glade Valley’s representative to the United States House of Representatives, announced today that he will seek the office of United States Senator Barbara Mikulski. Senator Mikulski announced earlier this week that she will not seek re-election. Senator Mikulski has served in Congress longer than any other woman in history. In announcing her retirement, Mikulski explained that with her good health at the age of 78, “Do I spend my time raising money? Or do I spend my time raising hell?” Her spirited and feisty attitude gained…