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Ex-Marylander Mooney Survives Primary in W.Va. Here’s Why It Matters in Md. – Maryland Matters
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In a consequence that resonates throughout the border in his previous state — and will radiate throughout the nation — U.S. Rep. Alex X. Mooney (R-W.Va.), a former Maryland state senator, rode the assist of President Trump to defeat one other Republican congressman in a uncommon member vs. member GOP major contest Tuesday.
With an estimated 99% of the first vote counted Tuesday evening, Mooney had 54% to 36% for U.S. Rep. David McKinley (R), with the remainder of the ballots break up amongst lesser-known candidates. The 2 members of the Home of Representatives had been thrust into the identical district as a result of the Mountaineer State misplaced inhabitants over the past decade — and misplaced a seat within the newest spherical of congressional reapportionment in consequence.
Mooney, 50, as soon as a central determine in Maryland politics, is closely favored to win a fifth time period this fall and is taken into account very more likely to problem controversial Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin in 2024.
The first consequence can be excellent news for Maryland state Sen. Michael J. Hough (R-Frederick), who in his day job works as Mooney’s chief of workers. Hough is giving up his Senate seat to run for Frederick County government this 12 months. However with Mooney assured one other time period in Congress, Hough has a fallback in case he loses his county government race this fall.
The Republican major was largely outlined by fealty to Trump — or lack thereof. And in West Virginia, no less than, that narrative accrued to Mooney’s profit.
McKinley’s political profession in West Virginia dates again to 1980, and he has served in Congress since 2011. However that was not sufficient to beat Trump’s assist of Mooney.
“He’s the dominant power in Republican politics proper now,” CNN political analyst John King mentioned of the ex-president Tuesday evening.
Mooney was elected to Congress in 2014 after transferring throughout the border from Western Maryland to Charles City, W.Va. However he hasn’t been completely capable of shake the carpetbagger label. He spent 12 years within the Maryland Senate representing Frederick and Washington counties and served because the state’s GOP chair earlier than sensing a chance throughout the border and decamping for West Virginia.
Trump and Mooney attacked McKinley for supporting the bipartisan Infrastructure Funding and Jobs Act, despite the fact that it introduced billions in wanted federal funding into the state, and for voting for a measure that may have created a bipartisan fee to analyze the Jan. 6 riot on the U.S. Capitol.
“Alex has been robust on Crime, Borders, our nice Army, and a champion of our Veterans,” Trump mentioned in a press release endorsing Mooney. “He’ll all the time defend our Second Modification, and of specific significance is the truth that Alex fights for power and exquisite clear coal — and he won’t ever cease. Congressman Alex Mooney has my Full and Complete Endorsement!”
Mooney predicted that Trump’s endorsement would carry the day.
“I’m a proud America First conservative and can do no matter I can to hold on the president’s legacy of combating for election integrity, defeating socialism, and supporting the Second Modification in Congress,” Mooney mentioned not too long ago. “West Virginians are proud Trump Republicans.”
Only a week in the past, Manchin took the unprecedented step of endorsing McKinley in a 30-second TV spot, defending the congressman over an unfounded cost that he had supported the sweeping Construct Again Higher laws that Manchin additionally opposed.
“For Alex Mooney and his out-of-state supporters to recommend David McKinley supported Construct Again Higher is an outright lie,” Manchin mentioned within the TV spot, including, “Alex Mooney has confirmed he’s all about Alex Mooney. However West Virginians know David McKinley is all about us.”
Manchin and McKinley have been pals and colleagues since 1982, when each had been members of the West Virginia Home of Delegates.
Some Democrats had been hoping that if McKinley had prevailed over Mooney within the Republican major, Manchin might need develop into extra prepared to assist social applications and different spending initiatives favored by Capitol Hill liberals. However with Trumpism dominating within the Mountaineer State, these goals have seemingly been quashed.
And whereas the Republican citizens in West Virginia’s 2nd congressional district doesn’t match up instantly with the statewide GOP citizens in Maryland, Mooney’s victory has acquired to bolster Del. Daniel L. Cox (R-Frederick), who’s working for governor right here as a Trump acolyte. His primary rival for the GOP nomination, former Maryland Commerce Secretary Kelly M. Schulz, is a extra typical center-right Republican.
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Maryland Weather: Severe Storms Moving in From West
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BALTIMORE – Severe storms have been plaguing western Maryland this afternoon. They are on the move east and will push into Carroll County near the 6pm hour. These storms have a history of producing winds capable of downing trees. We are also seeing heavy rain and lightning.
Most of the activity will push north and south of the forecast area surrounding Baltimore with the marine layer or stable air mass keeping the severe weather west of the mountain regions.
The warm front associated with the severe weather is bring warm, humid air in overnight. Expect overnight lows in the low 70s with scattered showers and isolated severe storms.
A secondary cold front will bring another chance for an isolated strong storms on Sunday. The day won’t be a washout, there is the possibility of active weather in the afternoon and evening.
The front will bring bright sunny skies for Monday with low humidity. Perfect weather for the afternoon barbecue or last summer activity. Kids getting back to school this week should expect refreshing temperatures… possibly even a little chilly with overnight lows in the 50s.
High pressure will control our weather for the middle of the week. Expect sunny skies and low humidity through Friday. Overnight lows Tuesday and Wednesday will be in the mid 50s, with afternoon highs in the upper 70s. The chance of showers returns late Friday.
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How to watch Maryland football vs. UConn
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Maryland football is back and kicks off its season at home against UConn on Saturday.
The Terps will take on the Huskies for first time since 2013, when Maryland won, 32-21. The Terps are coming off an 8-5 season, in which they won their third straight bowl game, while UConn is coming off a disappointing 3-9 season and looking to play spoiler on the road.
With a victory, Maryland will move its week one winning streak to five games.
The numbers
Maryland: 0-0
UConn: 0-0
All-time series: Maryland leads, 2-1
DraftKings Sportsbook line: Maryland -19.5, O/U 44.5
How to watch and listen
When: Saturday, Aug. 31, 12 p.m. ET
Where: SECU Stadium, College Park, Maryland
TV: Fox Sports 1 — Connor Onion (play-by-play), Mark Helfrich (analyst)
Radio: 105.7 FM (Balt) / 980 AM (DC) – Johnny Holliday (play-by-play), Steve Suter (analyst), LaMont Jordan (sideline)
Streaming: Fox Sports
Catch up before the game
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Predictions for Maryland football’s 2024 season: Top players, bold takes and more
Breaking down every game on Maryland football’s schedule
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Maryland Supreme Court reinstates Adnan Syed murder conviction, orders new hearing
BALTIMORE— Maryland’s Supreme Court has upheld an appellate court’s decision to reinstate the murder conviction of Adnan Syed, whose case gained national attention in 2014 when it was featured on the first season of the “Serial” podcast.
The ruling says the case should be sent back to a lower court for a new hearing on whether it should be thrown out entirely. The decision reverses a lower court’s ruling that had cleared Syed’s name two years ago.
Syed had served more than 20 years for the 1999 murder of his ex-girlfriend, Hae Min Lee.
He was freed from prison in September 2022 after Baltimore prosecutors found flaws in the evidence presented at trial and a judge agreed to vacate his conviction.
However, Lee’s relatives appealed the decision, contending they didn’t receive sufficient notice to attend the hearing that set Syed free. In March 2023, the Maryland Appellate Court agreed and reinstated Syed’s conviction and ordered a redo of the hearing.
Syed appealed that ruling, bringing the matter to the Maryland Supreme Court. Friday’s ruling comes 11 months after arguments were made.
Justices found the circuit court violated the rights of Young Lee, Hae Min Lee’s brother.
“In an effort to remedy what they perceived to be an injustice to Mr. Syed, the prosecutor and the Circuit Court worked an injustice against Mr. Lee,” the court said.
Syed will remain free until the next hearing which has not been scheduled. The Supreme Court ordered the Lee family must have sufficient notice of the new hearing and a new judge must preside.
“If there’s actually evidence presented that shows that Adnan Syed should not have been convicted, we would be the first ones to congratulate Adnan Syed and argue he should be a free man,” said David Sanford, the attorney for the Lee family. “That hasn’t happened yet.”
In their dissenting opinions, several justices wrote when the case was vacated, any appeal by Young Lee should’ve been rendered moot. Those justices also argued there aren’t any specific victims’ rights that would require Young Lee be allowed to be present at that 2022 hearing.
Syed’s lawyer Erica Suter said that while they disagree with the ruling, the Lee family’s pain in this isn’t lost on them.
“Wrongful convictions devastate the wrongly accused, their family and the family of the victim,” Suter said. “Reinstating Adnan’s wrongful conviction does not provide justice or closure.”
Rabia Chaudry, Syed’s friend and advocate, went on Instagram Live to affirm that she will do what she can to keep Syed a free man.
“I will never not fight for his freedom and I know there are others, also, in his life who will never not fight for his freedom,” Chaudry said.
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