Meet Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher Margaret Thatcher was the first woman to become the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. She was born on October 13, 1925, in Grantham, Lincolnshire, England. Thatcher studied at Oxford University, where she earned a degree in chemistry. She later went on to study law and became a barrister. Thatcher’s rise to power began in 1975 when she was elected leader of the Conservative Party. In 1979, she became the Prime Minister of the UK, defeating the incumbent Labour government of James Callaghan. Thatcher’s tenure as Prime Minister was marked by a close relationship with…

Sarah Huckabee Sanders: From White House Press Secretary to Republican Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders was born on August 13, 1982, in Hope, Arkansas, to former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee and Janet Huckabee. She graduated from Ouachita Baptist University in 2004 with a degree in political science and mass communications. Sanders began her political career working on her father’s 2002 gubernatorial re-election campaign. She then served as a field coordinator for President George W. Bush’s 2004 re-election campaign in Ohio. Over the years, she held various positions in political campaigns, including national political director for her father’s 2008 presidential campaign and…

DIRECT LINE W/Adam Wood, MDGOP Executive Directoron 03-29-2023 Adam Wood has a wealth of political knowledge and an extensive background in campaigns, activism, and policy, both on the national and state levels. Mr. Wood has worked with Republicans of all stripes. Wood has previously managed campaigns across the country, both at the Congressional and state-wide levels. He has also worked on Capitol Hill for nearly a decade, as well as with numerous activist groups on both policy and advocacy. During this time he has worked with the Freedom Caucus, the Tuesday Group, and the libertarian wing of the Republican Party,…

Christopher AndersonBaltimore City Republican Central Committee MemberI am a proud father, U.S. Coast Guard veteran, community advocate, mentor and devout Christian.Twitter Facebook Email Black Women, You Can Put Your Clothes Back On. Originally Printed on ThyBlackMan.com (ThyBlackMan.com) I know that I am entering a space that few men have gone before, but I’m going to do it anyway: I will opine on the nature of women’s fashion (or lack thereof). It is Women’s History Month, which is a time for all of us, particularly Black men, to think about those wonderful ladies who have influenced our lives and our communities.…

Gov. James Gilmore, IIIGov. Gilmore was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia. He received an undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia in 1971. After a three-year tour as a U.S. Army counterintelligence agent in West Germany, he entered the University of Virginia Law School, graduating in 1977.Twitter Facebook The Need for American Resolve in the Face of Putin’s Aggression The United States must remain steadfast in support of Ukraine despite the isolationist elements that are now making themselves heard among Republicans. Russian president Vladimir Putin is attempting to make war among nations in Europe the norm, as it was…

WOTUS rules head for the ditch New and complicated water regulations go into effect today. You may need a lawyer to figure them out. In my January blog I told you I would try to explain what the government means when it refers to a ditch in the new WOTUS (Waters of the United States) rules. That is probably where landowners will have the most difficulty. The new WOTUS regulation goes into effect today – Monday, March 20, 2023. Determining what is a ditch will be a great problem for all of you. It is a major revision of WOTUS. I suggest you or…

Meet Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison Kay Bailey Hutchison is a former United States Senator from Texas, who served in the Senate from 1993 to 2013. Prior to her career in politics, Hutchison worked as a television journalist and as an attorney in private practice. She was also the first woman to serve as the Texas State Treasurer. During her time in the Senate, Hutchison sponsored and co-sponsored a number of important pieces of legislation. One of her notable achievements was the creation of the National Women’s Business Council, which is a federal advisory committee that helps promote the growth and…

Delegate Kathy SzeligaDistrict 7A, Baltimore CountyAs a wife, mother, grandmother, former educator, and small business owner, Kathy Szeliga understands the challenges facing citizens in Maryland. Married to Mark for more than 42 years, they have 2 married sons and two granddaughters who live in the Baltimore area.Website Twitter Facebook Instagram From Kathy’s Desk Did you know that the gas tax goes up every July 1st?  Maryland’s gas taxes are already high. And in a few short months, another 8-10 cents will be added in Maryland gas taxes.   About 10 years ago, a gas tax increase was passed in Annapolis and the…

DIRECT LINE W/Julie Giordano, Wicomico County, County Executiveon 04-05-2023 Julie has lived on the Eastern Shore for the past 20 years, where she met her husband and was married in 2007. She graduated from Salisbury University in 2002 with her bachelors in Public Relations and earned her Masters in 2011 in Leadership. She has three children, Jordan (step-daughter), Evan (step-son), and Jack (son), who is 11 years old and currently attends Mardela Middle and High. I believe Wicomico County needs new leadership with fresh ideas. That is what I can bring. With my experience in the private and public sector,…

Direct Line w/the Chesapeake Fab Four Tune in on October 19, 2022 – When we have for the first time we have as our guests, not just the Chesapeake Governors or just the Chesapeake First ladies. We have Virginia Governor George Allen and First Lady Susan Allen with Maryland’s own Governor Bob Ehrlich and First Lady Kendel Ehrlich. The Govs and First Ladies will be giving their thoughts on the 2022 midterm elections. We will be just 20 Days away!!! https://youtu.be/7HaZf4qcFCU Watch the Interview LIVE Wednesday @ 7:30 PM EDT   Watch  on FACEBOOK Live Watch on YOUTUBE Live  Submit Question at DLL@MontgomeryCountyRepublicanClub.com or Submit…

Mark UncapherPresidentMark Uncapher, is serving as President of the Montgomery County Republican Club. Mark is a long-time party activist who previously served as the Chairman of the Montgomery County Republican Central Committee.Twitter Facebook Instagram YouTube Maryland Bans Gas-Powered Car Sales in 2035 Gov. Wes Moore to the State: Leave Your Affordable Cars Behind Governor Wes Moore announced Monday that the State would issue regulations requiring “manufacturers to continuously increase the share of electric vehicles they sell, reaching 100% of passenger car and light truck sales by model year 2035.” [i] That’s right, no gas-powered vehicles will be sold in the…

Bob EhrlichBoard MemberAs governor, Ehrlich improved Maryland’s fiscal condition by turning $4 billion in inherited budget deficits into $2.3 billion in surpluses. His pro-growth economic policies helped create 100,000 new private-sector jobs. He was an advocate for Maryland’s world-renowned technology economy, enacting policies that positioned Maryland as a national leader in education, biotechnology, health care, and minority business advancement.Website Twitter Facebook Instagram YouTube Yesterday’s Liberals Would Have Screamed Bloody Murder at Today’s Censorship Regime What do the following storylines have in common? Fifty-one former federal intelligence officials claim the Hunter Biden laptop story has all the “classic earmarks” of a…

Mark UncapherPresidentMark Uncapher, is serving as President of the Montgomery County Republican Club. Mark is a long-time party activist who previously served as the Chairman of the Montgomery County Republican Central Committee.Twitter Facebook Instagram YouTube Keep Educational Hope Alive: Fully Fund Maryland’s BOOST Scholarships A high-profile battle in the 2023 Maryland General Assembly has been triggered by Gov. Wes Moore’s budget proposal to cut $2 million from the BOOST scholarship program. A glimmer of hope has resulted after Senate President Bill Ferguson said, ‘I’ve evolved,’ and he now understood the importance of total funding. The Senate President said after hearing…

Meet Condoleezza Rice Condoleezza Rice is an American political scientist, diplomat, and civil servant who served as the 66th United States Secretary of State from 2005 to 2009 under President George W. Bush. Rice was born in Birmingham, Alabama, and earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees in political science from the University of Denver and the Graduate School of International Studies at the University of Denver, respectively. She began her career as a professor of political science, teaching at Stanford University from 1981 to 1999. In the late 1990s, Rice became involved in politics, working as a foreign policy advisor…

Delegate Kathy SzeligaDistrict 7A, Baltimore CountyAs a wife, mother, grandmother, former educator, and small business owner, Kathy Szeliga understands the challenges facing citizens in Maryland. Married to Mark for more than 42 years, they have 2 married sons and two granddaughters who live in the Baltimore area.Website Twitter Facebook Instagram From Kathy’s Desk I would like to thank those who signed the speed camera petition. We collected over 200 signatures from 49 zip codes. We have a VICTORY! HB1171 was voted down today in the Baltimore County delegation meeting. Your voices were heard. To showcase how other measures can be…

Direct Line w/The Hon. Jim Gilmore James Gilmore was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia. He received an undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia in 1971. After a three-year tour as a U.S. Army counterintelligence agent in West Germany, he entered the University of Virginia Law School, graduating in 1977. He worked for a decade in community service and as a lawyer in private practice, after which he was elected Commonwealth’s Attorney in his home county of Henrico in 1987 and 1991. He was elected Virginia Attorney General in 1993 and Governor in 1997. As Governor, he established a…

Build a CAMPAIGN WEBSITE Building a campaign website is a crucial aspect of any political campaign. In today’s digital age, voters expect to find information online about the candidates running for office. A well-designed and informative website can help a candidate reach a wider audience, showcase their platform, and persuade voters to support their candidacy. In this article, we will discuss the key steps involved in building a campaign website. STEP 1: DEFINE YOUR OBJECTIVES AND AUDIENCE Before building a website, it’s important to define your campaign objectives and your target audience. Who are you trying to reach, and what…

Meet Clare Booth Luce Clare Boothe Luce (1903-1987) was an American writer, journalist, and politician. She was one of the most prominent and influential conservative women in American politics during the 20th century. Luce began her career as a writer and journalist, working for various magazines such as Vogue, Vanity Fair, and Harper’s Bazaar. She also wrote several plays, including the hit Broadway play “The Women” (1936). In 1942, Luce was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from Connecticut, becoming the first woman to represent the state in Congress. She served in the House for two terms, from 1943…

Direct Line w/Ella Ennis Ella is a native Marylander and resides in Calvert County.  She has been a member of the Maryland Federation of Republican Women (MFRW) since 1973. Ella is Chairman of the MFRW’s Legislative Committee. She served two terms as MFRW 2nd Vice President and in several other positions.   She was an elected member of the Calvert County Republican Central Committee from 2010 through 2018 and served as Chairman in 2016-18 and 2013-14. She also served as Co-Chairman of the MDGOP Grassroots Committee. A member of the Republican Women Leaders of Calvert, Ella was President from 2006-09. In 2015,…

Delegate Kathy SzeligaDistrict 7A, Baltimore CountyAs a wife, mother, grandmother, former educator, and small business owner, Kathy Szeliga understands the challenges facing citizens in Maryland. Married to Mark for more than 42 years, they have 2 married sons and two granddaughters who live in the Baltimore area.Website Twitter Facebook Instagram From Kathy’s Desk We’re hard at work fighting for your families in Annapolis! I want to direct your attention to an important local matter.  Right now, you can make your voice heard—I encourage your family to complete the public comment form regarding Northeast/Central middle school redistricting. I have had many…

Meet the Honorable Jean Kirkpatrick Jean Kirkpatrick (1926-2006) was an American diplomat and political scientist who served as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations from 1981 to 1985 under President Ronald Reagan. Kirkpatrick was born in Duncan, Oklahoma, and earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees in political science from the University of Oklahoma and Columbia University, respectively. She began her career as a professor of political science, teaching at several universities including Georgetown University. In the 1970s, Kirkpatrick became involved in politics, working as a foreign policy advisor for the presidential campaign of Governor Ronald Reagan. After Reagan’s election…

Dwight PatelBoard MemberDwight Patel is the 3rd Vice Chairman of the Maryland Republican Party and Board member of the Montgomery County Republican Club.Website Twitter Facebook Instagram YouTube Running for Office in 2024 If you’re planning to run for office, now is the time to start preparing. From campaign strategies to fundraising, there are numerous tasks and considerations that must be taken into account before you even file your candidacy. By getting an early start on this process, you can ensure that you’ll have the best chance at success with your campaign if you get started early. Running for office requires…

President Reagan’s Farewell Address President Ronald Reagan delivered his farewell address on January 11, 1989, in the Oval Office of the White House. The address was given on the eve of his departure from office, and it was a chance for Reagan to reflect on his eight years in office and to share his thoughts on the state of the nation. In his address, Reagan reflected on the progress that had been made during his presidency, highlighting the economic recovery, the reduction in inflation and unemployment, and the increase in consumer confidence as evidence of this progress. He also spoke…

Direct Line w/Ethan Gutmann – On the China Threat China Expert Ethan Gutmann joins Direct Line to discuss what’s happening in China, everything from COVID 19 to the Crackdown on the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong Ethan Gutmann, an award-winning China analyst and human-rights investigator, is the author of Losing the New China (Encounter Books, 2004) and The Slaughter (Prometheus, 2014). He has written for publications such as the Wall Street Journal Asia, The Weekly Standard, National Review, and Investor’s Business Daily, while providing testimony and briefings to the United States Congress, the Central Intelligence Agency, the European Parliament, the…