COMMENTARY: Time for an Attorney General Who Works for Marylanders By Jim Rutledge
COMMENTARY: Time for an Attorney General Who Works for Marylanders By Jim Rutledge Note: The following commentary was submitted to Report Annapolis News by Jim Rutledge, the Republican candidate for Maryland Attorney General. The opinions, statements, and positions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Report Annapolis News. The commentary is published as submitted. Politics today is fraught with division, partisan gridlock, and endless litigation fueled by Washington, D.C. As extreme voices drown out common sense, appreciation for our constitutional republic falls out of style. Political pundits routinely label Maryland as strictly “Deep Blue”—case closed. But is it really closed? Let’s look at the evidence. Out of Maryland's electorate, 1 million voters are officially unaffiliated with any national party, another million are registered Republicans, and 2.2 million are Democrats. Nearly half of all Maryland voters are not registe...
