Leading Democratic candidates vying for an open U.S. Senate seat, Rep. David Trone (D-6th) and Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks (D), each launched new TV ads in the past few days. began airing.
Both ads seek to promote candidates’ electability in different ways, with former Gov. Larry Hogan (R) heading into a disastrous general election.
There are two versions of the Allbrooks ad — one for the Baltimore media market; The other is for the Washington DC market. However, they all begin with Gov. Wes Moore (D) and Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D) standing side by side. Moore speaks first.
“We know Maryland,” Moore said.
“And we know Angela Alsobrooks is the right choice for the Senate,” Van Hollen added.
The Baltimore ad then cuts to the words of Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr. (D): “Invest in education.”
“To keep our communities safe,” said U.S. Rep. Kweisi Mfume (D-7th).
“This is to protect our democracy and the right to vote,” said Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-8th).
“To protect a woman’s right to choose,” said State Auditor Brooke Lierman (D).
The ad is narrated by Moore and features photos of state House Speaker Adrian A. Jones (D-Baltimore County), U.S. Rep. John Sarbanes (D-3), and Lt. Gov. Aluna Miller (D). has been done.
“We all support Angela because we know her track record and believe in her vision.”
The ad then cuts to Alsobrooks in a field surrounded by numerous elected officials and prominent Democratic activists who have supported her.
“We know Maryland,” Moore reiterates.
“And we know that Angela is a winning Democrat,” Van Hollen concluded.
Albrooks then stepped forward and urged his supporters to “get to work.” they cheer.
The DC Media Market version of the ad replaces Olszewski and Mfume with testimonies from Representative Steny Hoyer (5th Democratic Party) and Representative Glenn Ivey (4th Democratic Party), and Moore’s voice-over portion Jones’ image has been replaced by Rep. Janelle K. Wilkins (D-Montgomery)
Most of Mr. Tron’s ads are interspersed with photos of the congressman giving speeches, but there are also photos of the congressman on the campaign trail, the general public, and several notable members of Congress who supported him. It is scattered. It also reminded voters that Trone, who has spent more than $40 million of his own money on his campaign, has the wherewithal to compete with Hogan, who likely won’t have enough money in the general election. There is also an aim to do so.
“This is the difference between a Democratic Senate and a Republican Senate,” Tron said at the beginning of the ad, holding up his index finger. “So if Larry Hogan wins, we’ll lose more than a majority. We’ll lose a woman’s right to choose. We could lose Social Security. And with Trump knocking on the door… , we could lose democracy itself.
“Polls say I’m the only candidate who can beat Larry Hogan. So do Maryland officials, from Attorney General Brown to State Attorney Aisha Braveboy. I’m going to spend all of my money on it. The stakes are too high.”
Meanwhile, Hogan spent part of the week visiting with local law enforcement and Border Patrol officials along the U.S.-Mexico border in McAllen, Texas, and used the opportunity to attack Democrats and Republicans over the border crisis. .
“I’m excited to see firsthand what our officers are up against and how the border crisis is impacting communities in Maryland and across the country,” Hogan said in an email to supporters. Done,” he wrote. “I left with an important lesson: Instead of taking bipartisan action, politicians in Washington are failing the American people by playing politics with this crisis every day. ”
Hogan’s email includes a photo of him with men in camouflage gear and an icon that reads, “Ending the Border Crisis: Support Governor Hogan.”
Disclosure: The David and June Family Foundation was a financial supporter of Maryland Matters in 2017 and 2018.
Raskin replaced Delaney in District 6.
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-8th), whose district borders the open 6th District, has endorsed former U.S. Commerce Commission official April McClain Delaney in the crowded Democratic primary. It is expected to be.
Raskin will be speaking at an event Saturday morning at Frederick County City Hall Park, along with former Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner (D), state Sen. Karen Lewis Young (D-Frederick) and state Del Lilly. He and other Delaney supporters are scheduled to attend. Chee (D-Montgomery), Frederick County Council members MC Keegan Eyre (D) and Lenny Knapp (D), former Frederick County Council member Kai Hagen (D), Hagerstown City Council member Mr. Peter Perini.
Democratic candidates vying for the 6th District seat will participate in a candidate forum Sunday at Seneca Valley High School in Germantown starting at 2:30 p.m.
