Hardly a surprise: Mikulski's in
Sen. Barbara A. Mikulski made it official on Friday: she's running for re-election.
Mikulski, a Democrat, kicked off her campaign with a morning event at Jimmy's restaurant in Fells Point, a political hang-out for years.
"It would be my honor to keep trying to level the playing field for middle-class families," Mikulski said in a statement released by her campaign. "To keep standing up to the big insurance companies, to the big drug companies and anyone else standing in the way of the little guy or gal getting their piece of the American dream."
Mikulski, 73, is seeking her 5th term as a senator at a time when anti-incumbent sentiment is running high nationally. Still, she consistently ranks as one of the most popular politicians in Maryland, and is an energetic campaigner and effective stump-speaker. Having her at the top of the ticket could help other more-vulnerable Democrats seeking office this year, such as Gov. Martin O'Malley and Rep. Frank Kratovil, of the 1st District.
Mikulski had $2.7 million in available campaign cash as of the most recent reporting period, according to the Baltimore Sun's Paul West.
Among the Republicans seeking the nomination: Eric Wargotz, a physician and Queen Anne's County commissioner, had $112,000 available, after loaning himself $75,000; and James B. Rutledge III, a Harford County lawyer, who had $4,000 available (after giving his campaign a $25,000 personal loan.)
Mikulski planned to follow the Friday announcement with a statewide tour running through Sunday.








Comments
Communist.
Go away and retire. Give someone else a chance to destroy America.
Posted by: Gabbo | April 23, 2010 1:41 PM
Somewhere in Maryland a bridge is missing it's troll.
Posted by: Earl Gregory | April 23, 2010 2:04 PM
Please Barbie RETIRE you are a menace and the perfect example of what is wrong in politics. You have been there long enough.. Enjoy retirement-get a dog or cat, move to Florida-just get out of the way and let America grow.
Posted by: Ted | April 23, 2010 2:13 PM
I know she was counting on the endorsement of Meinhardt Raabe, who rcently passed away in Wisconsin.
However, since she is a Democrat she can still claim the endorsement, can't she?
She also has the cemetery vote locked up as well.
Posted by: Anonymous | April 23, 2010 2:25 PM
Given her recent ankle injury that so conveniently enabled her to avoid any confrontations at meetings over the Obamanation Health Care bill, isn't it more correct to say she is re-limping?
She was surely counting on the endorsement of the late Meinhardt Raabe, who passed away last week and has been laid to rest in Wisconsin.
But since Maryland is a Democrat feifdom she can still claim his endorsement,can't she?
She must also have the cemetery vote locked up once more as well.
Posted by: Gus Smegma | April 23, 2010 2:31 PM
this individual is EVIL.Some would say too bad you did'nt meet your fate when you were mugged on ANN street
Posted by: kevinkelly | April 23, 2010 2:34 PM
It's time to "DUMP THE LUMP"
If she's too dumb to get out on her own it's time to dump her out unceremoniously. Bye-Bye Barbara!
Posted by: Randy | April 23, 2010 2:36 PM
People like Senator Mikulski sdo more harm than good to the middle class. Four terms is plenty Senator Mikulski needs to hang it up.
Posted by: john | April 23, 2010 2:36 PM
What a two faced troll. I sent her two emails about imigration laws. Each email came from a different account and were completely opposite views. She agreed with both.
WTF?
Posted by: J | April 23, 2010 2:37 PM
She has the cemetery vote locked up because that is where she lives. Seriously, are we even sure she is alive at this point??
Surely, Maryland has someone else to offer to be Senator. The well cannot be that dry.
Posted by: jb | April 23, 2010 2:39 PM
Great, just what we need - Six more years of this embarrassment.
Mikulski is the poster child for term limits.
Posted by: Brian | April 23, 2010 3:11 PM
Ugh! I was so hoping she would NOT RUN for re-election. Babs Darling, you will not get my vote. You've done nothing but follow Obama's socialist agenda. It is time for you to go. I hope you lose.
Posted by: Michael | April 23, 2010 3:19 PM
It would be nice to know a little more about the challengers beyond how much they have in the bank. Lopsided, non-competitive elections become self fulfilling prophesies when you need to raise $3 million dollars to put up a good fight.
Posted by: Josh | April 23, 2010 3:39 PM
Anyone that has had more then two terms in office needs to be voted out, this is what is wrong with this Country!!
Posted by: Don | April 23, 2010 3:48 PM
Seeking a 5th term?...she has done a decent job as Senator, but it's time for some new blood, new ideas regardless of party.
Posted by: Anonymous | April 23, 2010 4:02 PM
Vote her out....She or it is awful and needs to go
Posted by: jayslick | April 23, 2010 4:12 PM
mikulski you have done nothing for baltimore or the sate of md. and please don't mention you teamed up with cardin and omally to clean the bay. barb you brought no jobs, no nothing , what do you do all day. you got mugged , okay , money stolen was probaly going to be used for drugs, but you don't care about the city of baltimore and the state of maryland, it show this in your records. you have been in for so many terms, stevie wonder, could see maryland wavinging good bye to mikulski,,,, barb mikulski you did enogh damage, you half to go,,,,, YOU THINK,,,, JOEY
Posted by: joey bag of donuts | April 23, 2010 4:29 PM
GREAT !!! Another easy win. Keep up the good work. You would not have been in office for so long if you were not doing exactly what the people of Maryland expected you to do. Thanks for you service.
Posted by: CAS | April 23, 2010 4:40 PM
Ugh, these comments keep reminding me how ignorant some of my fellow Marylanders are. Troll?, communist?, you all sound like a bunch of 10 year olds who just got detention. Grow the f up and get informed!
Posted by: Joe | April 23, 2010 5:06 PM
Well from the comments up to now, it is
UNANIMOUS!
Good going folks. Hear that Senator?
It's unanimous!
Posted by: Anonymous | April 23, 2010 5:18 PM
When is "Little Hands" going to switch her Health Care to the new Obama Care which she voted for?????
Dump the Rump!!!!!!!
Posted by: Catonsville phil | April 23, 2010 5:38 PM
With the overwhelming number of government workers who feed at the trough of taxpayers dollars in this state you can count on this leftist being re-elected by a wide margin. After all, government workers and those who live off of welfare intentionally won't bite the hand that feeds them.
The Democrat party, the party of the free lunch. Mikulski, the server of free lunch tax dollars.
Posted by: Mikerobe | April 23, 2010 6:01 PM
I dont understand you right wing radicals.
Milkulski has done a lot for the people of Maryland.
ALL OF YOU RADICAL REPUBLICANS are just jealous because America now is improving thier health care for everyone, instead of just leaving the poor to die on thier own.
Posted by: sasha | April 23, 2010 7:18 PM
For the record, I am neither a government employee nor a recipient of government assistance.
I will be voting for Senator Mikulski with pride and enthusiasm ... in recognition of her many years of service to the Nation and to Maryland ... and the valuable seniority that service buys in the Senate.
The level of vitriol expressed here is really disturbing ... but apparently that is what passes for political discourse these days.
Posted by: BankStreet | April 23, 2010 8:26 PM
I've sent letters and asked through her website one direct question. Her reply in so many words was thanks for writing, I value your opinion. She and her staff do not give a darn about the remaining tax payers that pay her salary. Yes, it is time to dump the lump.
Posted by: BentonHeights | April 25, 2010 10:55 PM
I was wondering where that pesty David Nitkin went. Now I know. He had to stoop pretty low to follow Babs around. Progressives continue to amaze me. They only want progress that fits their point of view.
I love this line the best;
Among the Republicans seeking the nomination: Eric Wargotz, a physician and Queen Anne's County commissioner, had $112,000 available, after loaning himself $75,000; and James B. Rutledge III, a Harford County lawyer, who had $4,000 available (after giving his campaign a $25,000 personal loan.)
There is another seeking nomination but Mr. Nitkin doesn't care about that fact.
Posted by: Carole | April 26, 2010 9:07 AM
Hey, you forgot to mention this guy:
Daniel McAndrew for U.S. Senate
http://danielmcandrew.com/
Posted by: Crazy Cat Lady | April 26, 2010 9:36 AM
I am not a Republican... and not a Democrat for that matter. But I think it's time for Barbie to go. It's time for a younger, more stable person with newer ideas. I am not talking about party-specific ideas, but ideas to better help Maryland.
BTW... Open Note to the Baltimore Sun: Your bias is showing... you did not mention that Mikulski has at least one primary challenger!
Posted by: Scott B | April 27, 2010 2:54 PM
She can go to Florida where the taxes are cheep. How did taxing the rich in MD work out? Clean house Maryland!
Posted by: 08lowrider | April 28, 2010 10:25 AM
The Republican cry babies on here are really impressive. It must be painful to have a Senator that cares about all Marylanders and not just the rich and selfish ones. Mikulski will win by a landslide. Sorry for your luck. Maybe you all should move to Florida!
Posted by: Kenneth B | April 30, 2010 4:44 PM
Its time for her to go. She is part of the problem. Please step aside Mikulski. I will be voting for one of your opponents.
Posted by: Mark in Gaithersburg | June 2, 2010 11:47 AM
Mikulski LOVES illegals and attended the opening of Casa de Maryland's "Castillo de Maryland" 20 million-dollar mansion purchase - an organization that aids and abets illegal aliens - and kick-off ceremony.
http://www.takoma.com/tpssnews/2010/06/castillo-de-maryland.html
Who contributed 1.5 million? Hugo Chavez.
Mikulski has voted to SCREW Americans at every turn...and she won't stop stumping the Obama agenda...until she stops breathing, apparently.
Let's send her home, shall we?
Posted by: Joe | June 27, 2010 3:28 PM