MD Business Leadership PAC

MD BUSINESS LEADERSHIP PAC

Maryland has exactly that scenario in multiple districts. In many cases, legislators are given cover by the majority leadership in the House and the Senate, and “allowed” to vote for pro-business policies when their vote will not shift the outcome. But when their vote is needed, they fall in line and vote along party lines. These legislators must either be: 1) replaced with new lawmakers who are committed to improving Maryland’s business climate, or 2) sent a clear message that their seats will be taken in the next election by more pro-business and pro-jobs candidates if they do not start voting in favor of businesses, employers, and jobs. This is especially true this year, when a concerted effort is being made to flip just five of the 47 seats in the Senate. Why five? Because that number would shift the Senate to 28 Democrats and 19 Republicans. This is important because 29 Senators are required to override a veto by the Governor. Eliminating this super majority would force the two sides to work together for the best outcome for the state, rather than simply voting along party lines without regard for the consequences facing Maryland employers and jobs. Our task, as well as our ask, is straight-forward: 1. Please support the Maryland Business Leadership PAC by making a donation today. As our financial resources grow, we will send a strong message to Annapolis that the status- quo is no longer acceptable. We will also use these funds to support pro-business candidates – both incumbents and challengers -- who have legitimate chances of success in their respective districts. 2. Help us speak with one voice as Maryland businesses. Business interests can no longer afford to be disorganized, disparate factions, all guarding their own unique turf and hoping that “the other guy” has to deal with the ramifications of bad policy in Annapolis. We truly are all in this together. And at one point or another, we’re all the other guy… Please spread the word about the MBL PAC to your friends and colleagues, and invite them to get involved and donate. What Can You Do to Help?

All business owners should support the PACs and advocacy groups in their own industries, without question. But it is critically important that every business owner also support the only PAC in the state that seeks to improve the business climate for all business owners.

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