Monday Morning on MPW

Taxes
The special session is drawing to a close but it isn't doing so quietly. We have the latest news on General Assembly's income tax plan with an update on the Republican filibuster and which senators, including one from Montgomery, were opposing closing debate early into the morning to prevent passage of the plan. Another post looks at why the Gazette columnists are so cranky about the special session's outcome.

Slots
Adam Pagnucco explains why progressives should not punish legislators who voted for the slots referendum. In a separate post, I take a look at three key votes on slots in the House of Delegates, including information on how each Montgomery delegate voted. Comptroller Peter Franchot hasn't won any friends in Annapolis through his opposition to slots and the special session.

On the Light Side
Kevin Gillogly took a walk through Silver Spring with Ben Cardin, the Penguin, and a former student of mine.

On the Dark Side
Paul Gordon wonders if past Iraq War comments will come back to haunt Sen. Andrew Harris in his congressional bid.