U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-District 8) of Takoma Park urged President Joe Biden in a letter sent earlier this month to consider Democrats’ concerns about his decision to stay in the presidential race. Raskin largely praised Biden in the letter but likened his continuing in the race to Boston Red Sox pitcher Pedro Martínez, who famously is blamed for the team losing an important playoff game due to his extended playing time.
“There is no shame in taking a well-deserved bow to the overflowing appreciation of the crowd when your arm is tired out, and there is real danger for the team in ignoring the statistics,” Raskin wrote in the letter, which was obtained by POLITICO. [POLITICO]
FEC reports: McClain Delaney leads Parrott in fundraising in 6th District congressional race
Democrat April McClain Delaney leads her Republican opponent, Neil Parrott in fundraising in the race for the 6th District congressional seat, according to the latest filings with the Federal Election Commission. [Frederick News-Post]
Germantown teen sentenced to 15 years in prison
Daylon Miller, 19, of Germantown was sentenced Thursday to 15 years in prison in connection with a 2022 fatal shooting that killed Taon Cline, 20, of Frederick. Miller is the third co-defendant in the case to be sentenced. [Montgomery Community Media]
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