An Anne Arundel judge has ruled that Maryland's early voting law violates the state's constitution, though he has stayed his order. Gov. Ehrlich is esctatic over the ruling, though he might want to hold his smiles as the order may be well be overturned on appeal. I cannot fathom why the governor would be opposed to early voting except that he fears the impact of heightened participation on his campaign. His claims for potential fraud seem weak to say the least. After all, this is an innovation already adopted by many other states in a far more expanded format.