Maryland Democrats: Uniting to Ensure Historic Change

 “We are strong enough to embrace competing passions and then unite with purpose...”

A Statement from Michael Cryor, Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party

“Now that the Democratic presidential primary has come to an end, we will move quickly to do what Democrats do – unify and move forward together. While this has been an exhausting and hard fought campaign, it has been both profound and historic. Both Sen. Obama and Sen. Clinton have achieved the unthinkable; moving America closer to its ideals. However, it is now time to focus our attention on the new challenge ahead – the battle in November to reclaim the White House.

This primary has tested Democrats like never before. As a result we’ve shattered virtually all the records. In Maryland over 880,000 Democrats voted in our primary election; nearly 300,000 more than ever before. Many of those voters are young people, new to the voting booth and inspired to take part in historic change. Others had lost interest in the political process but found it restored through the engaging, energizing experience of this primary season.

We are the Maryland Democratic Party. We are strong enough to embrace competing passions and then unite with purpose to pursue our common objectives. This year we look forward to joining with Independents and Republicans – as Democrats have in states all across the country – who also seek a better day in America. We have the opportunity to write more history in November. We will travel that path towards a better Maryland and a greater America together, increasing our party’s proven strength and energy along the way.

Maryland will not only show America how “change” is done at the top, we will stay focused on change right here at home. Our unity will be the key to taking back two seats in Congress we haven’t held in a while. Inspired Democrats - unified with Independents and Republicans – will help Frank Kratovil and Jennifer Dougherty solidify an already strong and effective Maryland Congressional Delegation by adding Maryland’s First and Sixth Districts to the “D” column.

This is a high mountain to climb, but the stakes for Maryland and America are equally high. Together we will accomplish what has never been done before.”

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