Because of a glitch this afternoon while I was still working on this blog post, The Patch posted it without me being able to finish…so if it seems unfinished ….IT IS! I spoke with Leslie Hunt who will update it for me once I get the rest done.

Uh oh, I sense that Amy does not want a Democrat representing Severna Park....By the way, I am neither a Republican nor a Democrat

God forbid she didn't use the term "Dr." when addressing them. You are really nitpicking now, aren't you?

Will the complete article be posted?

I'm glad that Amy Leahy came to our meeting to "observe" and "listen" to Rep. Edwards. Our meetings are open to the public and all opinions are welcomed. But "observing" and "listening" are the operative words here. Our club was incorrectly identified by Ms. Leahy as it was the 33rd Democratic Club who hosted the Congresswoman: West County Democratic Club members were our guests. This event was even posted as such in the Severna Park Patch and in The Capital newspaper. Also, Our club's president announced at the onset of the meeting, "Welcome to the 33rd Democratic Club meeting" and announced West County as our guests- they were invited to stand. I just wanted to clear that up for those who were "observing and listening."

How disappointing to read that after "listening and observing" Rep. Edwards for over an hour, Ms. Leahy's only reaction was that the Congresswoman addressed Reps. Harris and Bartlett as Mr. and not Dr. (implying that she was disrespectful) Seriously? That was your primary take on the evening? You couldn't find anything positive from the very beginning? I'll wait to read the rest of your entry.

If that's all you got out of it, you were hearing or not hearing only what you wanted to.

Ms Leahy neglected to say that her welcome to the Club was warm, that the meeting was upbeat and delightful. Congresswoman Edwards demonstrated her vast background and her desire to work with all members of Congress - regardless of Party.
It was refreshing to hear a member of Congress with such statesmanlike ideas. I took from the meeting a relief that finally, we have a Representative without guile. If anyone would like to meet Congresswoman Edwards personally, she will be in the neighborhood at a house party on Feb. 13. For more info - contact me. Ann Marie Remillard. amremillard@comcast.net

WOW! I was at the same meeting as Ms Leahy and I too left with as much emotion as she apparently did. However I certainly heard much more than the three paragraphs above and encourage everyone to seek out an opportunity to meet Mrs Edwards... er.. uh Congresswoman Edwards. I have seen few others outside of Sarbanes who have been so genuinely interested in our collective welfare and not partisan politics. I was supremely impressed with Congresswoman Edward's intellect, grasp of her job, and her empathy in relating to all people and all representatives. "She was very careful about how she spoke of...." Of course she was. She was carefully respectful. Don't take my word that this is a Congresswoman to support and to watch. Find an opportunity to meet her and form your own opinion. I suggest you will be VERY favorably impressed.

Donna Edwards is a very poor fit for the 4th District. We need much better. She is a far left liberal --- another Obama bot. We need a common sense conservative.

I was one of the folks who spoke up at the meeting, not about Republicans, but about Andy Harris. I in fact contrasted his inflexible "my-way-or-the-highway" dogmatism, which makes me embarrassed to be one of his constituents, with the approach of Roscoe Bartlett, a Republican who actually thinks about each issue on its merits, respects the views of others (and the findings of the scientific community), and commendably worked together on legislation with Donna Edwards, which she cited during her address. I have a lot of respect for people who want to solve problems, regardless of their party, and who are willing to make reasonable compromises in order to do so. While you may disagree with Ms. Edwards' political views, she is not at all a "bot" of any kind -- she will listen to you and take your views into consideration without pre-judging anything. I think that came across pretty clearly last week at the meeting. -- Bill Flook, President, 33rd Dems

She was being very careful about her socialist positions because it was her first venture into Anne Arundel County. Generally speaking we are not the same make-up politically as Prince George's County which has a larger make-up of government workers…therefore they tend to vote Democrat. I find that where there are more private sector workers, there are more Republicans who are are vested in entrepreneurship.

Where is it written that government workers tend to vote Democrat ??? Show me the stats! Come on Amy ...spit it out...don't be afraid to say it.. Prince George's county has alot of African Americans and they tend to vote Democrat. How do you feel about African Americans Amy ?

"...her socialist positions"??? Are you serious? I would really like to know what qualifies you to write this blog.

Amy,
You express dismay at the two parties being "at war with each other," yet you don't seem to realize (or maybe you do) that you are contributing to that dynamic. Throwing out words like "socialist" and making snarky comparisons to Obama tend to inflame those who don't share those views. And I'm sure worse than that gets said at any Republican gathering about the President, or at least is as offensive. I appreciate your candor and believe that you truly believe what you write as being truthful and accurate. I think I'll choose to skip reading your blog because it kind of gives me chest pains. No offense.

I already subscribe - thanks for the advice! Over and out....