I am a conservative Republican living in the Communist People’s Glorious Socialist State of Maryland, with my wife and two children. We live in Laurel, Md in a remarkably well-preserved 180-year old farmhouse, which I might someday, somehow finally restore. I graduated from The Catholic University of America in 2001 with a degree in politics.
Just thought you’d like to know that there’s two of us in this state (lonely conservatives). I started my website a few years ago to try to promote the good cause….. keep it up…..
PS. – My wife, kids and I live in Severn.
Hey Mike:
Thanks for the encouragement! I’ve recently become far more active in the party. Perhaps I’ll see you around!
Greetings. How can I get involved to reasonably promote conservatism in Maryland? I was the organizer for the Las Cruces Tax Day Tea Party and I’m moving with my husband to the Hagerstown area.
Hey Ruth:
Good to hear from you. I noticed on your blog that you’re a choral director. My wife has a M.M. from Catholic University and teaches elementary music in Prince George’s County. She’s far more talented than me obviously
As you’ve probably already noticed, Maryland is the most reliably liberal state in the country! Of 81 elected county-wide offices in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties, not one is held by a Republican. Republicans are a minority in the State Assembly and, frankly, the state GOP spends more time fighting itself than fighting Democrats in the State House!
There are some positives for you, however. Hagerstown is more conservative than the rest of the state, so you’ll find some like-minded individuals in your area. Also, I can put you touch with some individuals who can help get you settled into Maryland conservativism. Drop me a line when you get settled into Hagerstown and I’d pleased to make the introductions.
I’m in Hagerstown now. Please contact me. Thanks!
Ruth
Hey Ruth:
How are you liking Hagerstown? I should introduce you to Moshe Starkman first thing. He’s President of the Montgomery County YRs and is heavily involved in technology initiatives with the state GOP as well as the RNC. He knows everybody in the MDGOP and would be a good point of contact for you. We’ll be at the YR State Convention in Clinton. It’s quite a drive from Hagerstown, so I’ll understand if you can’t make it.
Do you use Facebook? I can link you guys up that way as well.