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George Edwards

Powerful Western Md. lawmaker paid the price for shepherding gun control legislation through the General Assembly in 2000.

In both the House and the Senate, Edwards was assigned to the budget-writing committees — making him well-positioned to steer largesse to his part of the state.

Two state Senate races to watch — one on the Eastern Shore and one in Western Maryland.

By Chris Crawford The writer is a Catholic activist from Silver Spring, Maryland. He has written for Real Clear Politics, Our Sunday Visitor, and…

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One week after veteran state Sen. George C. Edwards (R-Garrett) announced plans to retire next year, a competitive Republican primary is shaping up to…