Really?
I have many theories as to what happened, but turnout was a big one. Brown was a very weak candidate who didn't make the case for how he could build on the successes of the O'Malley administration.
Two big things:
1. The botched Obamacare rollout in the state. We can't blame Republicans here. Brown was directly in charge of ACA implementation and screwed that up royally.
2. The disaffected white voter who's upset with high taxes. Truth be told, we are competing with Fairfax County, VA and other areas of that state that have lower taxes basis, but still boast high-performing schools while attracting businesses. I would never move to VA. It's still a bit backwards to me. However, I can understand that reasoning I guess. Montgomery County schools have apparently fallen to VA County and City schools as far as performance goes in recent years. Some are on edge: why the incredibly high taxes and only marginally good schools compared to VA? Why more affordable housing in VA counties but few choices in MD's wealthier, high-taxes counties?
Baltimore City and Prince George's County was a huge let down in terms of turnout. People just didn't vote. Complacency. Believing that Brown would win? I'm not certain, but this is a shocker!
I'm still trying to process this loss.
Maybe we should go out for a drink or something. Drown our sorrows over sweet libations.
Really, I'm sick! Embarrassed after employing my friends and family down in GA to vote and giving my friends in VA a bad name for being a Red state. Tonight I got a taste of my own medicine.
Still haven't fully processed tonight's result in Maryland. Totally unexpected.
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