Her strategy of keeping her distance from Maryland Republicans seemed to backfire.

The 2008 Maryland Republican primary took place on February 12, 2008.

Andy Harris was one of the few bright spots for Maryland Republicans in the 2010 election as he won a congressional seat back from the Democrats.

Mathias, a Maryland Republican.

Mathias, a Maryland Republican who retired from the Senate in 1986, to discuss the judicial impeachment process.

Representative Constance A. Morella, a Maryland Republican, thinks her leader's stature has improved.

"I just think that we need more of our kids going to school," said Representative Roscoe Bartlett, a Maryland Republican.

Maryland Republicans criticized O'Malley for raising taxes on higher income brackets and struggling to balance the state's budget.

Morton's decision not to challenge Tydings initially worried Maryland Republicans, who saw Morton as one of their best candidates.

"It's an extraordinary measure," said Constance A. Morella, a Maryland Republican who signed the petition last time around.