Staff Reports
Nancy Pelosi, leader of the liberal Democrats and the Capitol Hill hype queen, is dishing out endorsements like candy on Halloween—showering her protective Capitol cop pal, Harry Dunn, with her oh-so-precious political blessing for his congressional run. Dunn, a former Capitol Police officer who shielded Pelosi and other suits from unruly rioters on Jan. 6, is now basking in the glow of Pelosi’s grand gesture.
Pelosi praised Dunn’s supposedly heroic actions during the Capitol chaos, gushing about his valiant defense of all things Capitol-related. As Dunn throws his hat into the political ring, Pelosi’s backing has surely boosted his confidence and his campaign for the Democratic primary in Maryland’s 3rd district. Dunn’s whole shtick seems to be centered around his big moment on Jan. 6, playing it up like he’s the star of a made-for-TV movie. He’s angling to take his 15 minutes of fame and stretch it all the way to Capitol Hill.
In a dramatic twist, Dunn’s staunch opposition is state Sen. Sarah Elfreth, who’s capturing the attention of big-money backers. The United Democracy Project, affiliated with the politically influential AIPAC, is throwing serious cash behind Elfreth, hoping to thwart Dunn’s ascent. Not to be outdone, Dunn fires back with a tweet, complaining about a SuperPAC funded by MAGA extremists dropping half a million into the race. It’s a classic political showdown with big stakes and even bigger egos.
But hold your horses, folks, because we’re not done yet. Dunn’s sittin’ pretty with a hefty war chest of $3.7 million, while Elfreth’s piggy bank is only jingling with $915,000. Money talks, and Dunn’s got plenty to say. However, recent polling suggests this race could be tighter than Nancy Pelosi’s control over her caucus. A poll paid for by Dunn’s own campaign has him narrowly leading Elfreth. With Rep. John Sarbanes bowing out of the game, the stage is set for a high-stakes showdown between the heroic cop and the political up-and-comer.
So, buckle up, buttercups, because this race is heating up faster than a White House press briefing. The Democrats in Maryland’s 3rd district are in for a wild ride as they pick their pony for the big political showdown. Will Harry Dunn ride the wave of Pelosi’s fawning endorsement to victory, or will Sarah Elfreth rain on his parade and steal his thunder? Only time will tell, but one thing’s for sure—there’s drama brewing in the Democratic primary, and it’s bound to be a cage match worth watching.
