The Great Debate(s) Maryland's gubernatorial candidates participated in two televised debates this week.  On Monday, Gov. Martin O'Malley and former Gov. Bob Ehrlich took to the studio of WJZ to talk about their respective records as governor, and the issues facing Maryland over the next four years.  On Thursday, they headed to The Washington Post and did much of the same.

We think O'Malley came out on top, and thanks to his campaign you can see for yourself:

Debate One - Monday, October 11th



Debate Two - Thursday, October 14th



Though Ehrlich claimed victory, we could not find any of this footage on his campaign website.  Hiding something, Bob?
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Graduation Rate Rises, Dropout Rate Falls for Class of 2010 
Maryland Students Make Broad Gains on National Test 
Maryland Awarded $250 Million Race to the Top Grant 
Obviously (as I am writing for the College Democrats), it was implied that O'Malley is the stronger candidate when it comes to education.  I stand by that argument, but some people wanted more information.  In that case, you can read what the National Education Association, who recently awarded the governor with their "America's Greatest Education Governor" award, has to say.


You're also welcome to take a look at Ehrlich's campaign website, where they promise "Governor Bob Ehrlich will continue to invest in our public schools and ensure that all of our students and teachers are the primary beneficiaries of those investments."  Isn't that a contradiction?


Mitch

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For more information on Maryland education and the importance of funding check out the links after the break.
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VS.


As election day gets closer and closer, Gov. Martin O'Malley and former Gov. Robert Ehrlich have scheduled several upcoming debates.  It will be the first time the two candidates have debated since the 2006 election season when O'Malley successfully defeated Ehrlich in the race for Maryland's top office .  

The first debate will be televised this Monday at 7PM on WJZ (you can RSVP on our Facebook page).  Two additional radio debates have been scheduled for later in the month, Oct. 21st on WOLB from 8AM-9AM and Oct. 22 on WTOP.

Make sure to tune in!

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1) "Md. High School Graduation Rate Climbs"

2) "Ehrlich Would Cut School Funding to Offset Tax Rollback"

The first article touches on the fact Maryland's graduation rate is the highest it has been in 11 years.  It specifically notes the achievements of Baltimore City schools "where nearly 1,500 fewer students left high school last year than in 2007."  Seems like they should be rewarded, right?


Well, not according to former (and I hope it stays that way) Governor Robert Ehrlich.  The second article gives insight into the Republican gubernatorial candidate's plan for education..."chop $126 million in education funding that goes primarily to Baltimore and Montgomery and Prince George's counties."


I realize the first article doesn't really touch on the importance of funding, but let's be real, when isn't funding important?  Without the necessary funding, the graduation rate may likely be headed right back to where it was before O'Malley took office.


Thoughts?


Mitch ]]> Now, I don't claim to know much in the way of policy when it comes to politics, but tell me if you can see the contradiction in these two Baltimore Sun articles: 1) "Md. High School Graduation... http://umbccollegedems.blogspot.com/2010/10/ehrlich-wants-to-do-what.html https://dev.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/2916/guest@my.umbc.edu/8f47ad5d5da2149eff003f10f86cdd06/api/pixel blue democrat democratic democrats dnc election omalley party political politics state College Democrats https://dev.my.umbc.edu/groups/collegedems https://assets2-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/xsmall.png?1510536406 https://assets1-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/original.png?1510536406 https://assets1-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/xxlarge.png?1510536406 https://assets1-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/xlarge.png?1510536406 https://assets4-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/large.png?1510536406 https://assets2-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/medium.png?1510536406 https://assets1-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/small.png?1510536406 https://assets2-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/xsmall.png?1510536406 https://assets3-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/120/33b2db40961e2919636d06f5db60a964/xxsmall.png?1510536406 College Democrats 11 48 true Thu, 07 Oct 2010 15:36:00 -0400 Thu, 07 Oct 2010 15:36:00 -0400 Minutes - October 6th, 2010  1.      New constitution
·        A new constitution was reviewed and approved
·        Title change from “chairman” to “chair” and “vice chairman” to “vice chair”

2.      Election Day Event: “Donuts and Democracy”
·        November 2, 2010
·        Offer donuts and encourage people to vote
o   Cannot actually hold a registration drive because of logistics
·        Last day to register to vote is October 12
·        Early voting is October 22-28

3.      Campaigns need volunteers
·        Some mentioned include:
o   John Sarbanes (Congress)
o   42nd District (delegate)
o   31st District (delegate)
o   Governor O’Malley

4.      Baltimore County Executive Candidates Debate
·        Sponsored by UMBC College Democrats, UMBC College Republicans, and UMBC Department of Public Policy
·        7:00-8:30 PM in the UC Ballroom
·        Kevin Kamenetz (Dem) and Kenneth Holt (Rep) will debate issues facing Baltimore County
·        It is free, open to the public, and audience questions are encouraged

5.      Rally with President Obama
Governor Martin O’Malley,
Senator Barbara Mikulski,
Lieutenant Governor Anthony Brown,
Congresswoman Edwards,
Majority Leader Hoyer,and Congressman Van Hollen
·        Where: Bowie State
·        When: Tomorrow, October 7, 2010; suggested arrival time is 1:00, but should get there earlier
·        Possible carpool was discussed
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E-mail umbccollegedems@gmail.com in order to be added to the list, and kept up-to-date all year long.  We can't wait to work with you!
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