Maryland politicians screwed up slots legislation to the point where there were less bids than available slots locations. One slots location received no bids. Even with that, two bidders were thrown out because they didn't provide the required fee which they, the bidders, claimed wasn't guarenteed to be returned if they did not get slots bid.
It's a major mess.
Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller said today he would be open to holding a special session of the General Assembly if legislation is needed to ensure the Preakness Stakes stays in Maryland.
The lawmaker, a staunch supporter of horse racing, has been talking in recent days about the possibility of the state taking over the race in case its owner, the bankrupt Magna Entertainment Corp., seeks to sell the rights to an out-of-state buyer.
"It’s not only a matter of pride, it’s a matter of economic development," Miller said. "The question is do you want the Preakness run in Florida or California? Or even worse do you want the Preakness run in West Virginia or Delaware?"
Miller needs to be tested for crack. And Maryland politicians, as a group, suck.
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