Poll Shows Concerns Over Economy

Only 17% of Marylanders believe the state’s economic condition is excellent or good. This from the latest UMBC Institute of Politics poll. Over 80% consider the Maryland economy fair or poor. Poll respondents were consistent in pointing to the price of goods and services, personal finances, and housing costs playing into their answer. Republican Dan Cox pointed to voter concerns in a debate with Governor Moore…

“A budget that shows $13.8 billion dollars in questionable spending under a legislative audit. Two billion in new taxes, 357,000 Marylanders and small businesses left. Guinness closed. Six Flags gone. Commanders leaving. Our electric plants closed or closing.”