Biden’s back, Buckel’s upset, Moore signs a baseball — or a crystal ball? — in notes

In political notes, Joe Biden is back to keynote for Maryland Democrats, House Minority Leader Jason Buckel (R-Allegany) is upset that people outside District 1B are donating to his challenger, and Gov. Wes Moore will find out -- if you sign it, will they vote?

By: Bryan P. Sears, Danielle J. Brown, William J. Ford

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: May 23, 2026

Words: 932

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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Forget prediction markets.

When it comes to Wes Moore’s chances of becoming president (he insists he’s not running), Kathy Murphy may have the inside track.

Murphy, manager of the Westernport Branch of the Allegany Library System, has a so-far — it’s a sample of one — can’t lose system: Signed baseballs. We’ll explain.

Moore encountered Murphy during a visit Friday to the temporary space that serves as the library branch after a …

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