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Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer to seek reelection, quashing speculation of retirement
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(The Washington Post)
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, a titan of Maryland politics and the former No. 2 leader in the House of Representatives, will seek a 23rd term in Congress.
Hoyer, 84, a Democrat, plans to file for reelection Tuesday in a deeply Democratic area he has represented in Congress since 1981, and before that the Maryland legislature starting in 1967.
“I believe I have more work to complete on behalf of my district, my state, and my country,” he said in a statement to The Washington Post. “I am blessed to have the good health, strength, and enduring passion necessary to continue serving my constituents at this decisive moment for Maryland and America.”
Hoyer stepped out of leadership last January, along with then-speaker Rep. Nancy Pelosi, a Democrat from California, as Democrats lost the majority and party leaders handed power to a new generation.
His long tenure and departure from leadership helped fuel speculation he might step aside in 2024, questions amplified when he remarried in June after 26 years as a widower. Maryland Democrats hosted a gala earlier this year to honor his lifetime achievements — no other current state politician has been in office as long, save for U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin, a Maryland Democrat who started in the General Assembly the same year as Hoyer and announced in May that he would retire.
Hoyer has remained popular in his southern Maryland district, winning reelection in 2020 by nearly 38 percentage points.
He has been an evangelist to other members of Congress on the benefits of earmarks bringing home federal cash to local projects in their districts, beefed up the state’s military installations and for the past 14 years quarterbacked the state’s effort to woo the FBI headquarters to Maryland, along with its estimated $3 billion economic impact.
Though the state won the building in November, Virginians who lost out have complained and pressed inquiries, which have been launched by both a federal inspector general and Republicans on the House Oversight Committee.
Hoyer, who is on the Appropriations Committee, cited securing funding for the FBI headquarters as unfinished business he wants to conclude, along with paying for Judy Centers in Maryland, preschools named after his late first wife, Judith P. Hoyer, who was an early childhood educator.
“Unfortunately, beyond that, this Congress has been one of the most partisan and polarized in which I have served,” Hoyer said.
“As a result, it has been the least productive as well, with Republicans’ intraparty divisions blocking important progress for the American people. I believe in the next Congress we will have a Democratic Majority that will be able to deliver for families in Maryland and across the country,” he said. “During this coming election, the values, character, and very soul of America are at risk. Freedom, which makes our nation exceptional, will be on the ballot.”
Several key Maryland politicians encouraged Hoyer to seek another term, including Sen. Chris Van Hollen and Gov. Wes Moore, who will gather alongside Hoyer for a Maryland Democratic Party reception in Annapolis on Tuesday.
“Steny H. Hoyer has a proven record of delivering for our state,” Van Hollen said in a statement that called Hoyer “a leader on Team Maryland” who will be a “critical” member in fighting for Maryland’s priorities.
“He truly cares and puts his whole heart into everything he does,” Van Hollen said.
Moore said he was “thrilled” Hoyer will seek another term, saying the congressman’s impact on the state “is truly immeasurable.”
“Few people have made as big of a difference in the lives of Marylanders as Congressman Hoyer,” Moore said.
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3 Takeaways from the Spartans’ Victory over Maryland
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The Michigan State Spartans under head coach Jonathan Smith are 2-0 thanks to a road win against a tough Maryland team, 27-24.
Resilience might be the word to describe this squad so far. The Spartans made some big blunders against the Terrapins and still found a way to battle back. The gritty performance might have been enough to get the Spartans into a bowl game.
Here are three takeaways from the Spartans’ win.
Aidan Chiles: Very Young, Very Talented
Chiles looked vastly improved from the home opener against Florida Atlantic. Again, he looked like an 18-year-old quarterback.
Chiles got not just his first passing touchdown as a Spartan, but three passing touchdowns to go with 24 of 39 passing and 363 yards. He also had three interceptions, which very nearly cost the Spartans the game.
Chiles has about as strong an arm as any quarterback to wear the green and white in recent memory. He is dangerous when he is on the move.
Perhaps a critique is that he should try to make more plays with his legs, he has seemed cautious to these first two games. The first pass rusher to get to Chiles likely won’t bring him down — Chiles has a great feel for the pocket and he is quite slippery.
Chiles overcame some poor mistakes and throwing mechanics (his feet tend to get wide and it factors into his overthrows) to lead the Spartans in the most critical of situations against a sturdy Maryland defense.
Huge game for Chiles, who showed why the hype was so promising.
Can the Spartans Stay Healthy on Defense?
Already, this Spartans squad is beaten up. Dillon Tatum, a key defensive back, lost for the season. Wide receiver Alante Brown, whose injury allowed for Nick Marsh to announce himself to the world, lost for the foreseeable future. Kristian Phillips at guard was huge.
During the Maryland game, several Spartans were beat up. Few even had to go into the tent on the sideline. It will be crucial for the Spartans to remain healthy, especially on defense. Most especially in the defensive backfield.
The Spartans are very confident in their young defensive backs — Justin Denson Jr., Andrew Brinson IV, and Jaylen Thompson can all be very good players, but they need more time to develop.
If more Spartans fall to injury, the defensive backfield could get very young.
Nick Marsh is the Real Deal
Marsh was the recruiting gem of 2024, the best player in a class with plenty of good talent. A highly-rated four-star, Marsh was the No. 107-ranked player in the class by 247Sports. Marsh, of course, stood out in fall camp like the high-profile recruit he was.
6-foot-3, 208 pounds, Marsh already had a man’s body. At just 18 years old.
“Possesses the size, athleticism, and multi-sport profile that projects very well in the long term,” 247Sports’ Gabe Brooks wrote. “Traitsy mismatch wideout with high-major impact potential and the ceiling to develop into an NFL Draft candidate.”
With the loss of Brown, Marsh was asked to step up. Step up he did — eight receptions for 194 receiving yards and a touchdown. Wide receivers coach Courtney Hawkins might have his next in the line of Jalen Nailor, Jayden Reed and Keon Coleman.
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