MD Senate Executive Nominations Committee hears HPRB Appointments

[ironpony]

According to the mailer we just got, the "ONE CANDIDATE to carry on the legacy of Barbara Mikulski."

Seriously... bold blue and all.

Yikes!

 

[Mr H]

Yeah... and the radio ads are touting him as a direct replacement to continue her work...

 

[Rack&Roll]

that is not Thomas

Interesting why Ms West got the most votes, coin tosses?

If not Thomas, who dat?

 

[rambling_one]

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/ma...-to-gun-board-in-jeopardy-20160406-story.html

Extract says it all - "... . Jurgena, a Montgomery County business owner, has been serving on the panel as an interim member. He told the editorial board that despite his personal views, he must follow state law and has rejected applicants who failed to meet the "good and substantial" requirement."

The Maryland Senate just got very ugly.

 

[Schipperke]

If not Thomas, who dat?

Don't know, but this is Charles Thomas before Montoya near killed him..

 

[rambling_one]

There are 47 Senators, are there not? That's probably why the number is 24 to pass, as that's a majority of the body.

It looks like one senator was absent for the vote. If so, 23/22/1 should have resulted in Mr. Jurgena's retention - no?

 

[Jaybeez]

Time to play games. Appoint Jack M. We all know he would never pass confirmation, so he resigns " to spend more time with his family" just prior to his name being submitted to the committee and a fresh Joe Citizen is then appointed and submitted for approval. Could be a fun year.

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he would take that nomination.

 

[Straightshooter]

he would take that nomination.

Even better. Jack gets appointed, does the right thing for as long as possible, resigns to spend time with family, Joe Citizen is appointed then goes before Senate Nomination Committee and rants about how the 2nd Amendment should be all that is needed to get a permit, which insures he will not be confirmed. Reappoint Jack. Rinse and repeat.

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[rambling_one]

Just called Senator Peter's office to find out how he voted in regard to Mr. Jurgena. Woman answering the phone said she didn't know - she hasn't seen him all day.

 

[Stoveman]

Even better. Jack gets appointed, does the right thing for as long as possible, resigns to spend time with family, Joe Citizen is appointed then goes before Senate Nomination Committee and rants about how the 2nd Amendment should be all that is needed to get a permit, which insures he will not be confirmed. Reappoint Jack. Rinse and repeat.

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The Chicago way.....

 

[DC-W]

I can no longer find the vote with this link

Like vapor... Glad I quoted it when I did.

 

[DC-W]

It looks like one senator was absent for the vote. If so, 23/22/1 should have resulted in Mr. Jurgena's retention - no?

Technically not a Senate majority, since Miller abstained.
Essentially a tie.

 

[Gryphon]

Don't know, but this is Charles Thomas before Montoya near killed him..

I can still hear him asking us "who invited you all here," and telling me "its time for you to get out" at the very first meeting I attended when he wanted to deliberate behind locked MSP doors.

 

[PJDiesel]

Wow. What a journey. You core guys are appreciated.

 

[BeoBill]

NO!. Keep the organizations out of it. Let's get a regular Joe with strong, constitutional common sense.

ABSOLUTELY YES! We cannot afford to give M&M and the BS more ammunition to hamstring the Board with. They make up enough nonsense without our help.

 

[BeoBill]

Please see my post. Because you dont seem to know there is a difference between the 2 sets of money, IE Fed vs State. If someone isnt paying attention to the flow of money they wont know how effective my plan is. If you dont know the laws regarding the contributions then seeing that Steny has that money looks intimidating, but his money is worthless to the state level anti's. Heck even to go after Steny we would have to start a federal PAC, a state PAC cant; just like he cant help anyone we go after. I have described it several times. I have informed you of what both parties expect to raise. I have informed you of the typical amount of money raised by candidates, and I have explained how this will change many elections. This is how we change this state. I cant make anyone listen, nor can I make anyone participate. But this is the only path forward.

We cant sit on the sidelines hoping that someone else will change things for us. Its time to get off the sidelines and put our money where our mouths are and change some elections. We do this and we are no longer considered meaningless to any elected official. We will drive this conversation the way we want and we will change Maryland for the better.

I'm more aware than you think. Read MY post about being done with this line of discussion. I used small words.

 

[montoya32]

Took awhile but here you go: a freeze frame from Delegate Mike Smigiel's video of his rejection by the old HPRB.

I take it this is Made Member Chairman Thomas with the fine nails and beautyful jewelry? (Cross-dressing pal J. Edgar Hoover would be soooooo envious).

That is not Chairman Thomas. Ex-Chairman Thomas was a black man.

 

[jcutonilli]

I can no longer find the vote with this link

That is because they went into a new session this afternoon. Click on the senate proceedings list

http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/f...stab=02&pid=legisnlist&tab=subject3&ys=2016rs

it will be proceeding 61 (7 April morning session)

 

[BeoBill]

You can be pretty sure that any votes resting on a one-vote margin are counted and orchestrated in advance. That's why it was delayed.

Same bullying used to ram through FSA 2013. "Boss Tweed" Miller strikes again.

It's just not how America is supposed to work.

Another great sign quote...

 

[DC-W]

I can still hear him asking us "who invited you all here," and telling me "its time for you to get out" at the very first meeting I attended when he wanted to deliberate behind locked MSP doors.

The look of pious bewilderment on his face is something I'll never forget.

Then there's that dismissive voice and demeanor of the soccer mom...