There’s a lot of data to parse in this Five Thirty Eight post about Martin O’Malley’s presidential chances. But one of the main takeaways is that Martin O’Malley is unpopular in his very own home state–very unpopular, in fact.
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Carson the Man vs. Carson the Candidate: Hopkins Colleagues Weigh In
There has been no shortage of biographical profiles on Dr. Ben Carson, particularly since the former pediatric neurosurgeon has ranked first in the Republican presidential primary in two recent national polls. But today’s cover story in Newsweek is still a worthwhile read, if only to discover how Carson’s Johns Hopkins colleagues say the media image of Carson […]
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Tuesday Morning Headlines: Bromo Seltzer Tower’s Clock Loses Its Hands; Howard Cops Identify Officer in Fatal Shooting; Roger Taney Statue Vandalized in Frederick; and More
Ben Carson Finds Momentum in Provocative Remarks – New York Times Bromo Seltzer tower’s clock loses its hands as major restoration begins – Baltimore Sun Howard police identify officer involved in fatal shooting – Baltimore Sun Controversial Statue Target of Vandalism in Frederick – CBS Baltimore Baltimore-based food vendor benefits from ethnic food trends – […]
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The Third Presidential Candidate Who Made His Name in Baltimore
He’s not polling as well as retired Hopkins neurosurgeon Ben Carson (or even former mayor Martin O’Malley), but he’s a conversation-starting presidential hopeful who made his name in Baltimore, that name being Vermin Supreme.
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Ben Carson Doesn’t Stumble on Iraq War Question
Several Republican presidential hopefuls have stumbled over the question of whether, knowing what we know now, it was the right decision to invade Iraq in 2003. Not Ben Carson! The conservative neurosurgeon knows exactly what he thinks of the Iraq War.
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SNL’s Kenan Thompson Plays Ben Carson in Cold Open
Ben Carson has been toning down his message lately (well, sort of), but as far as Saturday Night Live is concerned, the 2016 Republican hopeful is still defined by his shocking political statements.
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Let’s Give Some Attention to a Different Obstacle-Overcoming Hopkins Doc
Johns Hopkins neurosurgeon Ben Carson has been front-page news for months now. All the press attention to Carson makes it easy to forget that there are plenty of other amazing, brilliant physicians at Hopkins, including some that have overcome difficult odds to become leaders in their fields (and not presidential candidates).
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Monday Morning Headlines: Hogan Visits Ravens to Raise Cancer Awareness; GOP Lawmaker Mounting Senate Campaign; O’s Swept, Blanked by Red Sox; and More
First Draft: Ben Carson Dodges Question on Muslim President Comment – New York Times Republican lawmaker mounting campaign for Senate – Baltimore Sun Ravens are 0-3 as defense again gives up late TD in 28-24 loss to Bengals – Baltimore Sun Larry Hogan visits Ravens to raise awareness about cancer – Baltimore Sun Orioles complete […]
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Ben Carson Tones It Way, Way Down in Baltimore Visit
GOP presidential hopeful Ben Carson participated in a roundtable discussion with community leaders in Baltimore on Thursday, and, boy, did he show some restraint.
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Carson Clarifies: Would Support Muslim Candidate Who Rejects Islam
On Sunday’s Meet the Press, presidential hopeful Ben Carson said that he would not support a Muslim candidate for president, and that Islam is not consistent with the U.S. Constitution. The remarks prompted jeers from many, including the Baltimore Jewish Council and Sen. Barbara Mikulski. On Monday, Carson went on Hannity to clarify his position, […]
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Ben Carson Requests “Tolerance” from the Gay Community
Ben Carson has made a name for himself by putting his foot in his mouth, most notably when it comes to comments he’s made about the LGBTQ community. But in a recent interview, Carson made vague noises about legal protections for transgender people and claimed to love “all gay people.”
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Ben Carson Compares Himself to Al Sharpton
Ben Carson has reportedly been seeking to tone down his message. After a few missteps, it seems as if he may finally be succeeding. The likely presidential candidate spoke at a convention for Al Sharpton’s National Action Network. In an essay for the National Review, Carson affirmed that he and Sharpton “have the same goal: […]
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Friday Morning Headlines: DOJ Will Investigate BPD; Gun Violence Spike Continues; Ben Carson Visits Baltimore; and More
Justice Department will investigate Baltimore police practices — New York Times Nine Baltimore shootings reported Thursday — Baltimore Sun Tillman surrenders historic homer to A-Rod in O’s 4-3 loss to Yankees — Baltimore Sun Ben Carson campaigns in Baltimore — CBS Baltimore Car crashes into Towson house, injuring driver — WBAL-TV Here’s who won the InvestMaryland […]
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Carson Prefers “a Body With Bullet Holes” to Gun Control
Back in the day, we probably would have pronounced Ben Carson’s string of comments on mass shootings and gun control following the Umpqua Community College shooting a spectacular series of gaffes. But what currently counts as a gaffe in the Republican presidential primary is unclear. Carson, as well as party rival Donald Trump, seems to […]
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Ben Carson Slipping in the Polls, Amid Ted Cruz Surge
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz has been experiencing a surge in popularity among Republicans, particularly those who identify as “very conservative,” and it’s coinciding with a dip in popularity for Johns Hopkins’s own Ben Carson.
