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Opinion
Capital Gazette Communications
Published
11/22/09
Each election year I am invited to speak to political groups and other associations about my insight into the campaigns. Imagine that. An editorial endorsement in The Capital can be the kiss of death to a candidate, yet someone thinks I'm Nostradamus. Find Us On Facebook
The audiences are very respectful and polite, but the endorsement process continues to confound many people. In the last round of endorsements we favored Republican Dave Cordle for mayor and opted for several Republican candidates for alderman. We did not endorse either of two African-American candidates, including incumbent Alderwoman Classie Hoyle, for City...
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It is a thankless job, - 2009-11-24 07:22:58
Tom. You'll just have to become a curmudgeon, like Mencken. I would never vote for or against a candidate based on the Capital's endorsement. It is only one source of information or opinion; one should have a broader view. The more perspectives the better. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion - but not their own FACTS!
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Consistancy - 2009-11-22 08:35:13
We can only hope your track record remains the same and you turn out wrong in your endorsement of slots at Arundel Mills.
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