In a new poll conducted September 15-18, but reported today, Democrat Ben Cardin leads Republican lieutenant governor Michael Steele by 11 points MoE 3.5%. This is a lead that Congressman Cardin has maintained over Steele through three polls conducted by the Baltimore Sun taken during the last year.Cardin leads Steele
I admit to feeling some relief because this is a Senate seat we can't afford to lose. Maryland is a blue state but we presently have a Republican governor Bobby Ehrlich who is determined to turn it red. Unfortunately, Ehrlich ,who is running for re-election in November, has managed to make some inroads and is currently running 6 points behind the fabulous Baltimore Mayor Martin O'Malley (D). At the same point last year O'Malley had 15% over Ehrlich so this race is tightening up. But we can't take anything for granted and the difference will probably hinge on whether Democrats turn out and vote for their candidates.