Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. (R-Maryland) 2003-

First republican that had any sense whatsoever in Maryland (home of Dimmycrats)

He is holding his own in a tough state. Being governor of Maryland is a chore. Any governor who does a passable job at Annapolis should be applauded.

The fact that Robert L. Ehrlich, a moderate Republican, was elected in a predominately Democratic state is quite impressive to me. Thus far, he seems to be doing a decent job of governing my home state of Maryland. While critics like to contend that he is cutting vital services in order to balance the budget, the fiscal trouble that the state is currently going through is largely a result of the policies of the former Governor. Ehrlich is really in a tough spot because he is up against a largely Democratic legislature that has killed his slots program and is edging toward tax increases to balance the budget. I respect Ehrlich for refusing to raise income taxes. Furthermore, he is taking the initiative in closing corporate loopholes by forcing companies that operate in Maryland but transfer their assets to neighboring states to pay their fair share of taxes. He seems to have a comprehensive and sensible plan to clean up the Chesapeake Bay and generally improve the quality of the environ... Read more

The bastard is trying to sell off Maryland land to developers, just like Bush is raping the western wilderness - I will work hard to ditch him. Keep the Blue state BLUE.

How do I follow a comment like that? Let me just say that at least he is trying to get slots at Maryland horse tracks. You people in Maryland don't know it, but your beloved Preakness will be gone without slots. Unless you want to go to Illinois to see it, it will be gone. He has done a good job and look at Redoedo for everything else. I don't follow Maryland politics that much...