The Baltimore Sun by Larry Hogan
The majority party in Delaware has a two thirds majority in each chamber and has held the Governor's office for 20 years. We are showing every sign of going down the same road as Maryland.
Why do Annapolis leaders do these things? Because they can
Arrogance of one-party rule has led Maryland to this sorry state of affairs
This year, the most curious moment of the legislative session was not the budgetary train wreck on its fractious final day but at a most unusual rally a week before. A crowd of wind energy activists converged on the State House. Surreal chants of "All we are saying is give wind a chance" permeated the air. Gov.Martin O'Malleywas there to greet them, like a minister addressing the faithful.
Of course, reasonable people can disagree over the wisdom of the governor's unsuccessful wind energy proposal. But the timing of the rally struck me as especially curious.
Why would state leaders elevate this boutique, quixotic proposal over more immediate priorities impacting the lives of Marylanders, like the state budget? Then it occurred to me: Because they can. MORE..........................
No comments:
Post a Comment