Joe Werner, 1st district running against Andy Harris

[shireen]

Does anyone know anything about Werner? From his Facebook page, I noticed he's a Bernie supporter which is a big plus. Beyond that, I know nothing about his views except for what's on his website, which isn't much. His website doesn't seem polished which indicates he does not have much of a political infrastructure.

Most of our Dems have safe seats, right? Are there any serious Republican challengers? Do any of them endorse Werner?

If he's a good candidate, the Sanders political machine in Maryland should get behind him. They're well-organized and could be really helpful.

Any info about him would be greatly appreciated.

Andy Harris needs to go to anywhere but Congress.

[elleng]

1. Found these:

Werner, a Bel Air attorney, sees himself as the progressive candidate in the mold of Democratic presidential candidate U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders. Werner said he believes the electorate of Maryland’s 1st District is quite moderate, a contrast from the “very conservative” actions of Harris in Congress.

Income inequality is the biggest issue he wishes to focus on during his campaign. He would like to try to reverse the “troubling” redistribution of wealth pattern that has developed recently in the country. He said the working class should not be making the wealthy people of America wealthier.

Werner also said he supports some realistic gun control reforms, such as background checks, but also believes in the Second Amendment’s value. Marijuana also should be legalized to free up more money and time for police to pursue other criminals, he said.

“I feel I have more in common with the district, and I really have a better understanding of America,” Werner said. “I’m not someone who is just trying to do this for my own ego and enrichment. I feel Andy Harris is very much a conservative and he’s not really in step with the district.”

http://www.myeasternshoremd.com/news/state_regional/article_0c4be89d-fe6f-53dc-8af7-7625380bd61b.html

https://www.facebook.com/Joe-Werner-599006243505148/

Good luck to him (and us all!)

[wernerformaryland]

2. thank you

ost dems have safe gerrymandered seats but the first is the republican district. I will ad more to both my facebook and my web site. I plan on a series of 2 min videos. I have no money and the dem party will be of no help. The Hillary run maryland. Please send me questions or concerns and ideas to my facebook or o [e-mail] Thanks Joe

[MADem]

3. The Hillary run maryland????

Aside from the ghastly grammar and poor spelling, you're off on the wrong ideological foot. I suggest you read the TOS: http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=termsofservice