Annie Linskey covers the statehouse for
The Baltimore Sun. Previously, as a City Hall reporter, she covered the corruption trial of Mayor Sheila Dixon and kept a close eye on city spending. Her reporting on the city’s economic development arm led to the termination of multiple improperly bid seven-figure public works contracts and her coverage of the death of a fire department cadet resulted in overhaul of that agency’s top brass. Before that, as a crime reporter, she interviewed Bloods gang members and the police detectives who pursue them.
Originally from Connecticut, Annie has lived and reported on war crimes tribunals and landmines from Phnom Penh, Cambodia. She lives in Baltimore.
Paul West covers Washington for
The Baltimore Sun, continuing a tradition that began the month the paper was born, in 1837. He hasn't been in the DC bureau that long--only since Ronald Reagan was president. He's covered Congress, the White House and presidential campaigns as the paper's national political correspondent and Washington bureau chief. He's on the lookout for news of significance to Sun readers at the other end of the B/W Parkway. That includes the activities of the state's congressional delegation and anything else that might shed some light on the inner workings of the nation's capital.
Julie Bykowicz's first days as a political reporter, in January 2009, coincided with Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon's indictment and the start of the Maryland General Assembly's 426th legislative session. She focuses on coverage of state agencies, such as social services, juvenile justice and prisons. During the session, she wrote about the death penalty, slots parlors and speed cameras, among other hot topics. Julie began political reporting after more than seven years on
The Baltimore Sun's crime desk. She lives in Baltimore and works primarily in Annapolis.
Comments
What was Weldon thinking when he didn't resign the chairmanship along with his party membership?
Was it possible he thought he would be re-elected by the delegation?
Was it possible he thought the chairmanship was the will of the electorate?
Weldon apparently thought it was a good thing to claim allegiance to Republican Party principles, which is what voters assume when someone runs as a party member. Weldon was also able to sell the delegation on both his party loyalties and abilities to reach agreement with opponents. His disappointments must be depressing.
We can only hope that he will represent his constituents during the remainder of this term, and thank him for stepping aside early enough for someone with a stronger self understanding to campaign honestly. May the voters not impugn his behaviors to his would be successor.
Posted by: Bruce Robinson | January 7, 2009 11:59 AM