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[James Burton @JamesCU1992]

In Maryland's primary 207,299 registered @MDGOPers voted in the gubernatorial primary or 20.5% turnout.

In '18 turnout was 224,282 (22.4%) and '22 was 301,958 (30.6%). Base turnout won't win November. Targeting, messaging, persuasion, and GOTV will. #mdpolitics @MDSenateGOP @MDhouseGOP

[Bryan Anderson @BryanRAnderson]

Hall says he spoke with Pless earlier in the day and acknowledged that it can be uncomfortable to see a primary rival on floor. Hall notes he visited Raleigh during a short session after he defeated an incumbent. “At the end of the day, we have to get to know the new folks.”

[Bryan Anderson @BryanRAnderson]

For first time since 2014, an NC Republican will oppose a comprehensive budget (excl. mini budget/tech corrects). Sen. Bobby Hanig says he'll be a no on budget because of ferry tolling provisions. He'll also become the first Senate Republican to oppose budget since 2013. #ncpol

[Echoes of War @EchoesofWarYT]

On this day in 1776, the United States was actually born. Not July 4. July 2. That's the day the Continental Congress voted to break from Britain, and John Adams was so certain of it that he predicted July 2 would be the great American holiday forever. He nailed everything except the date.

The vote came down to the wire, and one man had to ride through the night to save it. Delaware's delegation was split, one for independence, one against, which meant the colony's vote canceled itself out. The tie-breaker, Caesar Rodney, was 80 miles away in Delaware. He got word that he was needed and rode all night through a summer thunderstorm, sick and in pain, boots and spurs still on, and made it into Philadelphia just in time to cast Delaware's vote for independence.

The other holdouts fell into place too. In Pennsylvania, the men most opposed, including John Dickinson, deliberately stayed away from the chamber so their colony could swing to yes. South Carolina came around for the sake of a united front. When the roll was called, twelve colonies voted for independence and not a single one voted against. New York simply abstained, waiting on permission from home.

And so, on July 2, 1776, it was done. The colonies had legally, officially declared themselves free. The next day Adams wrote to his wife Abigail that this day "will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival," with "pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations." Fireworks and all. He was describing the Fourth of July two days early.

So why do we celebrate the 4th? Because that's the day Congress approved the final wording of the document explaining the decision, the Declaration of Independence. The vote to be free happened on the 2nd. The paperwork got finished on the 4th, and history remembered the paperwork.

The country was actually born in a rainstorm and a roll call on July 2, thanks in part to one sick man who refused to let a tie decide the fate of a nation.

[Michael Beschloss @BeschlossDC]

President Eisenhower 70 years ago today signed act creating Interstate Highway System, called largest public works project in history:

[1776 Live @250YearsAgoLive]

Jefferson began writing the document two weeks ago:

[Burton Research @ResearchBurton]

Cecil Co Commissioner candidate Ray Conger, Cecil Co Board of Ed crushes with 46% in a four person race, multiple candidates in Frederick Co for BOE advance to November, Brenda Diaz advance to November in Montgomery Co for BOE, and James Winn for Wicomico Co Commissioner.

[Burton Research @ResearchBurton]

Proud of the primary victories Burton Research & Strategies played a role in Maryland - Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly crushes opponent, Washington Co Commissioner Jeff Cline re-elected, Allegany Co Comms Dave Caporale, Creade Brodie, Jr., and Dave Morgan victorious 1 of 2

[Burton Research @ResearchBurton]

Proud of the primary victories Burton Research & Strategies played a role in Maryland - Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly crushes opponent, Washington Co Commissioner Jeff Cline re-elected, Allegany Co Comms Dave Caporale, Creade Brodie, Jr., and Dave Morgan victorious 1 of 2

[WMU Hockey @WMUHockey]

Congrats again to Brandon Bussi! You continue to make Bronco Nation proud!

#ProBroncos

[New York Basketball @NBA_NewYork]

"I love my son.

Patrick Ewing is the best Knick

That I've ever witnessed…

Big Fella is the best"

–– Rick Brunson

[Sam Block @theblockspot]

The Hurricanes haven’t lost back-to-back games since January 13th.

It’s May 23rd.

And that ridiculous streak will continue.

[Burton Research @ResearchBurton]

Let’s go @Canes!

[Burton Research @ResearchBurton]

Well worth a read from a dad about his son.

[Sean T at RCP @SeanTrende]

I almost hesitate to promote this, because it wasn't really intended to be a piece. I just sort of sat down and it came out. Maybe someone else out there has the same type of day today, and it'll speak to them.
https://t.co/xSMUDOrHcC

[Slavinisourgoat @slavinisourgoat]

This needs to made into a statue and put outside the lenovo center if Rod wins a cup as a coach

[Burton Research @ResearchBurton]

@NRCC survey in NC CD 1. https://t.co/5k9lpf0mpp #ncpol

[SportsCenter @SportsCenter]

THE HURRICANES ARE STORMIN' THROUGH THE STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS 🌀

With a Game 3 dub over Philadelphia, Carolina has a chance to secure their second consecutive sweep 😳

[Brent Woodcox @BrentWoodcox]

North Carolina auditor will probe Medicaid spending for autism therapy #NCPOL https://t.co/hzscbfSMPG

[Cory Smith @RCorySmith]

Boo Corrigan says Will Wade's resignation was sent in an email from his agent.

"He did not reach out to me directly from that standpoint."

[James Burton @JamesCU1992]

Plagued by growing unpopularity, Pless loses big in Haywood #ncpol @NCHouseGOP https://t.co/e3gvNKRHSr via @mountaineerinfo