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Rutherford: ‘Extremist’ Dan Cox Would Harm Republican Office-Seekers in November – Maryland Matters
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Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford warned on Thursday {that a} Dan Cox victory in Tuesday’s gubernatorial major would imperil down-ballot Republicans in November.
Cox, a first-term state delegate from Frederick County, is working with the full-throated endorsement of former President Trump. At a “tele-rally” on Wednesday, the 2 males heaped reward on each other, they usually repeated unfounded claims in regards to the 2020 election.
Schulz, a former state labor secretary and commerce secretary, has the backing of Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr. (R) and far of the Maryland GOP institution. Rutherford spoke briefly on her behalf at the beginning of a press convention outdoors the State Home.
In an interview with Maryland Issues, the lieutenant governor mentioned that Cox could be a drag on different Republicans in November. “I believe it hurts down-ballot Republicans. No query about it,” he mentioned. “As a result of he’s at that excessive finish of the celebration.”
GOP candidates for state and native places of work would “should separate themselves” from Cox due to his unorthodox views, Rutherford added. “They’d should do it instantly, even when he doesn’t say any greater than what he’s already mentioned.”
Cox was a number one critic of the general public well being measures the Hogan administration put in place at the beginning of the pandemic. An legal professional, he opposed masks mandates and he sued unsuccessfully to get restrictions on enterprise exercise and social interactions lifted. (He and U.S. Rep. Andy Harris had been featured audio system at an anti-mandate rally early within the pandemic.)
Cox additionally filed an article of impeachment to take away Hogan from workplace, an effort that attracted no help from different members of the legislature and died following a seven-minute listening to.
Cox and his working mate, legal professional Gordana Schifanelli, have a historical past of controversial statements. He accused Hogan of “backroom dealings” with the Chinese language Communist Celebration, whereas she has drawn parallels between Queen Anne’s County educators and the leaders of the Hitler youth.
Republican Lawyer Normal candidate Jim Shalleck agreed with Rutherford’s evaluation. “His entire pitch within the Republican major is ‘vote for me as a result of I’m endorsed by Trump,’” he mentioned. “However in a common election, that’s not widespread in any respect.”
“For candidates down-ballot, the difficulty for them goes to be Cox and Trump, versus their agenda,” Shalleck added.
Republicans have gained three of the final 5 races for governor, regardless of the Democrats’ two-to-one voter registration benefit. They’ve finished it with two moderate-appearing candidates, Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. and Hogan.
Goucher School political science professor Mileah Kromer, director of the varsity’s polling operation, mentioned on Tuesday that she has scoured the info to see how a firebrand like Cox might prevail in a common election — and she will be able to’t discover one.
“It’s a fragile and tough path for Republicans in a state like Maryland,” she mentioned. “It doesn’t matter what number of Republican voters end up within the common election. There’s not sufficient of them. You must win Democrats and independents.”
“I’ve not seen a data-driven clarification of his path [to victory] from anyone,” she added. “I’d like to see it.”
The Cox marketing campaign didn’t reply to a request for remark. At Wednesday’s cellphone rally with Trump, the lawmaker mentioned that “30%” of Maryland Democrats are aligned along with his message of “liberty and freedom” and are ready to cross celebration strains to help him in November.
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University of Maryland reverses decision to allow anti-Israel protest on October 7
The University of Maryland on Sunday reversed its decision to allow an anti-Israel protest on the first anniversary of the October 7 Massacre, following backlash from local Jewish groups.
UMD Students for Justice in Palestine and UMD Jewish Voice for Peace had been set to hold their October 7 vigil for Gazans killed in the Israel-Hamas War at the campus’s Mckeldin Mall, but the University System of Maryland (USM) said in a statement that on the day of the Hamas-led pogrom it would limit campus events requiring permits or approval to those supporting “a university-sponsored Day of Dialogue.”
“From the beginning of the war, we have come together as a University System to urge that we use this moment to encourage conversation, compassion, and civility; to engage with one another across our differences and draw on our shared humanity and our shared values to bridge what divides us,” said USM. “These dialogues aren’t new. Many of our universities have been hosting this kind of programming for several months. Reserving Oct. 7 gives us a chance to continue these urgent conversations and to mark this solemn anniversary in a way that gives students—all students—the time and space to share and to be heard.”
USM said that its intent was not to infringe of the free expression and speech of students, but to be sensitive to the needs of students as October 7 was a “day of enormous suffering and grief for many in our campus communities.”
UMD Jewish Student Union, Maryland Hillel, Terps for Israel, and Israeli American Council Mishelanu at Maryland welcomed the USM decision and thanked UMD leadership in a joint social media statement on Sunday.
“October 7, the largest massacre of Jews since the Holocaust, is a day of mourning for the Jewish and Israeli community,” said the UMD JSU. “We are relieved that SJP will no longer to be able to appropriate the suffering of our family and friends to fit their false and dangerous narrative.”
The Jewish groups said that it was distraught that the decision to only hold university-sponsored event had to be made at all, and wished to used the campus space to “grieve together as a community” to promote unity at the university. The unideal situation was necessary, according to the Jewish groups, to ensure the physical and psychological safety of students on the day of mourning.
UMD JVP and SJP attacked the decision to cancel the event, claiming that the vigil for Palestinians killed since the October 7 Massacre was attacked without familiarity of the content. The anti-Israel groups said that the discourse was “the continuation inherently racist, Islamophobic, and dehumanizing rhetoric surrounding Palestinians.” JVP and SJP said that the actions against their event were an attempt to paint “Muslim, Arab, and anti-Zionist Jewish students as barbaric.”
The anti-Israel groups asserted that their vigil for Palestinians who died in the war was no threat to the campus’s Jewish community, but conflation of Zionism and Judaism did threaten UMD and the Jewish community.
“To claim that Palestinians cannot hold a day of remembrance in mourning one year of genocide, or lay claim to that date is an insult to every life lost in the Zionist entity’s genocidal campaign,” UMD SJP and JVP said on Instagram on Sunday. “The disproportionate scale of suffering experienced by the Palestinians over the past year necessitates their remembrance and our solidarity on this day. The suffering of all innocents killed must not be monopolized and necessitates a fair and just representation.”
SJP and JVP demanded the right to organize and exercise their right to free speech, accusing Zionists of attempting to stifle Palestinian voices.
The organizations indicated on their Sunday Instagram post that they still planned to hold their all-day event at Mckeldin Mall, and on Monday a link to register still active and listing the campus building as the rally location.
UMD Jewish groups said that they would be holding their own event to memorialize the victims of the October 7 pogrom at the Maryland Hillel.
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Sunshine for your Labor Day in Maryland
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Michigan State Has Several Things to Fix Before Heading to Maryland
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Michigan State’s football team emerged with a 16-10 win against Florida Atlantic, but it was far from a convincing victory. The Spartans struggled throughout the game, exhibiting a range of issues that need immediate attention if they hope to find more consistent success moving forward.
With less than a week to prepare for its next opponent, Michigan State has a critical opportunity to address these shortcomings and refine its game plan.
The win over FAU exposed several areas of concern for Michigan State, particularly on offense. The Spartans were plagued by poor execution and missed opportunities, with several drives stalling due to penalties and miscues. The offensive line, in particular, struggled to establish a rhythm, which led to limited success in both the running and passing games.
Quarterback play from Aidan Chiles was inconsistent, with errant throws and a lack of cohesion with the receiving corps contributing to the team’s inability to sustain drives and put the game away early.
Defensively, Michigan State managed to hold FAU to just 10 points, but there were still some worrying signs. Despite the Spartans having multiple interceptions and a safety, they gave up several big plays, revealing potential vulnerabilities in the secondary and raising concerns about the unit’s ability to maintain discipline and focus throughout the game. Missed tackles and lapses in coverage could prove costly against more formidable opponents, making it imperative for the coaching staff to address these issues in the coming week.
Special teams were another area where Michigan State faltered. On multiple occasions, the Spartans gave up more punt return yards than they should have because of missed tackles.
With less than a week before its next game, Michigan State has a valuable window to regroup and make the necessary adjustments. The coaching staff will need to focus on tightening up execution across all phases of the game — offense, defense and special teams. This includes refining the game plan, improving communication and instilling a greater sense of urgency and discipline among the players.
The Spartans cannot afford to let the issues that plagued them against FAU carry over into their matchup against Maryland. If they hope to be competitive as the season progresses, the team must use this time to correct course and demonstrate growth in all facets of its game.
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