CHOOSE WISELY
By Dennis Brent Melby
I was at a polling place last week and introduced myself to a few of the volunteers who were working so hard to get their favorite candidates elected. “Hi, I’m Dennis Melby, Chairman of the Republican Party,” I said. “That’s too bad!” said a young lady at a Democrat table. “I’m surprised you’d show your face.”
I said that surely she must want a two-party system, and she said, "Yes…but I don’t think the Republicans should be one of them!" What a statement. She fancied herself a Democrat Socialist right there in Silver Spring. They surged to prominence last week, locally here in MoCo and DC, nationally in New York. Some folks are comparing them to communists, some to the National Socialists. Either way, they’re bad news.
Are you entitled to what your neighbor has? Should the government take her stuff and give it to you for “equity”? If you have extra room in your home should the government be able to make you share that space with others? …your food? …your money? Socialism’s the step before Communism-which of course can’t come here – unless you think many of the folks who won the Democrat primaries last week have that in mind as the 'equitable outcome.'
Life in the projects was never appealing to many folks.
They’re expanding rent control in New York City, and if the private landlords don’t tow the line, they’ll confiscate the property for city ownership. Is it your dream to live in public housing? I don’t know about you but life in the projects was never appealing to many folks. Here in Montgomery County I heard that the number of renters has risen to over 45%. Renting by choice is a personal decision – and it often doesn’t make folks want to invest in their community, care for the property like it’s their own, or worry about the property tax rate. Renters are great folks, but they may have different motivations than homeowners.
June Activities
What's Happening in June & July
- June 30, Back The Blue, District 6
- June 30, Wheaton, Silver Spring Republicans
- June 30, MDGOP Red, White and Blue Dinner
July
- July 3, Montgomery Village Independence Day Parade - Esther Wells
- July 4, America 250 Anniversary
- July 8, Leisure World Republicans
- July 11, Coffee with the Chairman
- July 14, MDGOP Hispanic-Latino Outreach Committee
- July 16, CCWRC Happy Hour
- July 18, UMRWC Monthly Meeting
- July 21, MCGOP Executive Committee Meeting
- July 28, Wheaton / Silver Spring Republicans
August
- August 1, MCFRW Celebrate America 250 & Candidate Fundraiser
MORE EVENTS HERE
YOUR FEEDBACK MATTERS!
Thanks to those who sent in feedback! Here is some of the feedback that we received.
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Want a Socialist Victory?
Mr. Melby: thank you for another great article! Hopefully this will not happen however it seems to be raising itsE ugly head. Thank you for articulating on what we are observing.
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...very well said! Thanks
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Thanks for the update and voters guide.
Hopefully MOCO can be saved, but every election I am less and less hopeful. However, I'll be casting my ballot later today!
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America 250 is Saturday. Whether you go to the DC Mall, a local park, your backyard or spend it with friends and family we wish you the best. I'll send you another note on Friday, with my thoughts on the Greatest Country on earth and the bright future we have. God Bless America.
What are you thoughts? Tell me at [email protected]
TEMPORARY PAUSE
OPEN HOUSE
REPUBLICAN BREAKFAST CLUB
MID COUNTY MUSTER
Because of summer vacation the MCGOP Saturday Open Houses, Republican Breakfast Club and Mid County Musters have been paused 'til the Fall. We’ll announce when they resume. Have a great summer.
But Did You Vote?
- More Democrats voted in this year's Mid-term and State primary election than they did 4 years ago.
- Less Republicans voted in this year's primary than 4 years ago. At some polling sites it was 10 to 1.
There were competitive races and important choices for Governor, Congress, and County Executive. Tell us if you voted, and why you did or why you sat it out. Send us a note at [email protected]
THANKS TO THE WOMEN AND MEN WHO STEPPED UP AND RAN - WE APPRECIATE YOUR SERVICE, YOUR CANDIDACY AND YOUR EFFORT.
When the numbers are finalized, we'll post next week - Maryland takes a while!
"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man or woman who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat."
-Theodore Roosevelt-
Crime Reports 6-29-26
Crime Reports
Man accused of posing as cop, trying to pull over Montgomery County detective | ABC 7 News | Alan Henney | June 16, 2026, 1:59 pm | Updated June 16, 2026, 2:34 pm
News & Opinions
News & Opinions
Meanwhile, the county GOP threw its support behind Diaz.
Chairman Dennis Melby said Republicans wanted guidance on how to vote and Diaz was best suited for the endorsement. “We want people that will protect the teachers, protect the students, protect the staff. Push STEM − that would be great,” he said. “And also keep boys out of girls’ bathrooms and boys out of girls’ sports.”
By Randolph May U.S. at 250 should remember Declaration’s self-evident truths
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My Journey to American Citizenship By Margarete Fragoso
Hi, my name is Margarete Fragoso. I am originally from Brazil. I was born in Rio de Janeiro many years ago. I came to the United States on January 1, 2006, to visit my sisters, and during my stay, I was offered an H-1B visa. On October 22, 2015, I became an American citizen.
It was not an easy process, but I believe it was worth it. When I decided to immigrate, I was already considered an older adult, both in Brazil and in the United States. Through determination, resilience, and focus, I was able to prove that it is never too late to pursue your dreams and achieve success.
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Election judges bypass proper steps as some Maryland voters saw party choice prompt on machines | WBAL TV 11 News | Marshall Keely | June 25, 2026, Updated 8:06 am
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