Tawes

This week brings the political event of the year in Maryland - The J. Millard Tawes Crab and Clambake in Crisfield. This event will bring politicians from both parties from around the state to a small Eastern Shore town in an area that appears to be the end of the earth.

This event is not as much about meeting voters as it is about interacting with reporters, politicians, and other grassroots activists.

Last year, the talk of the event was Andy Harris challenging Wayne Gilchrest in the Republican Primary in the first district. People wondered how Andy Harris would be received by individuals on the Eastern Shore. Most predictions at the event were that Andy Harris did not have a prayer of winning, but that proved to be wrong. This year, the talk will be whether Frank Kratovil will make the race in the first district competitive.

If you have not been to the event, you should take the long trip down to Crisfield because it should be a good opportunity to hear all of the good political rumors from across the state.