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Likely we'll find out whether Jamie Raskin's running for Senate this week. (Original Post) elleng Jul 2023 OP
Please yes! You're a survivor! 🩷 sprinkleeninow Jul 2023 #1
He IS a survivor, elleng Jul 2023 #2
Oops. Senate. I missed that. Whatever he decides is fine with me! 🫡 sprinkleeninow Jul 2023 #3
Ditto, and I really would like him to continue to represent me, elleng Jul 2023 #4
So that Alsobrooks name is ringing a bell. I heard of her, but didn't take notice of her sprinkleeninow Jul 2023 #5
Maryland Democrats clash as scramble grows for rare open Senate seat. elleng Jul 2023 #6

elleng

(135,637 posts)
2. He IS a survivor,
Sat Jul 1, 2023, 02:21 AM
Jul 2023

but I wonder whether he'll take on the several other popular, amply endorsed, Dems seeking that spot, or simply stay where he is and take advantage of his seniority in the House.

elleng

(135,637 posts)
4. Ditto, and I really would like him to continue to represent me,
Sat Jul 1, 2023, 02:41 AM
Jul 2023

but several well-endorsed Dems seeking the spot. (Family friends supporting Alsobrooks, and likely many others.)

https://thedailyrecord.com/2023/05/09/alsobrooks-joins-field-of-md-democrats-seeking-u-s-senate-seat-in-2024/

sprinkleeninow

(20,534 posts)
5. So that Alsobrooks name is ringing a bell. I heard of her, but didn't take notice of her
Sat Jul 1, 2023, 02:56 AM
Jul 2023

intent on seeking the Senate seat.

Then perhaps if Jamie stays put it's cool?

elleng

(135,637 posts)
6. Maryland Democrats clash as scramble grows for rare open Senate seat.
Sat Jul 1, 2023, 03:02 AM
Jul 2023

Alsobrooks is the fourth candidate to announce a bid for Sen. Ben Cardin's seat in the 2024 Senate race. . .

As a Maryland native and member of the Democratic Party, Alsobrooks served two terms as Prince George's County state's attorney before being elected county executive.

Alsobrooks tweeted Tuesday morning a campaign video announcing her U.S. Senate bid.

"There aren't enough people in the U.S. Senate who live like, think like and look like the people they're supposed to represent," she said in her tweet. "My Great-Grandma told me, 'if you don't like something, go farther and do better.' I'm proud to say I'm running for the Senate. Let's go farther together."

Fox News Digital reached out to Alsobrooks' communications director for comment and was directed to a press release announcing her run for the future vacated seat along with describing her experience and "call to public service" as a politician.

During her time as county executive, Alsobrooks has focused on crime, education, the economy and health care, the release stated.

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/maryland-democrats-clash-as-scramble-grows-for-rare-open-senate-seat

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