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We vote tomorrow in Maryland and I thought I would give my fwiw thoughts. Here is from the NYT https://www.nytimes....-wes-moore.html I probably surprise no one by saying the safe establishment choice of Tom Perez will get my vote. Some friends and I were chatting at lunch Saturday and their choices were varied. Also from the NYT: I am very much hoping that Kelly Schulz wins that race. It is usually described s close. There was a story a while back, I think in WaPo, that there is some Dem effort to help Cox since he should be easy to beat in the general election. A video was available shown with the Dems denouncing Cox by saying he was supported by Trump and that Cox supported gun rights, the thought was that this sort of "denunciation" was designed to encourage right-wing support from Cox. The Dem response was that of curse they were doing no such thing they just wanted to get an early start on campaigning against Cox. Perhaps so. But Larry Hogan, a Republican, is finishing his second term as governor in 'deep blue" Maryland. Many Dems, including me, voted for Hogan and would consider voting for Schulz. I can see why the Dems might be far more worried about Schultz than about Cox. I would very much like to see a fall contest between two strong candidates, one D, one R. No jerks, no idiots. I still have to figure out who to vote for to be on the school board. This used to be easier. But I will manage. And I have been "re-districted". I'll cope.

Its not unreasonable here. Most of the time, I tell people not to lead unsupported aces, but here it's got some play. Your side needs to get 4 tricks to beat 4♠, and partner can see the A♥ and maybe the A♦. Where are the other 2? Partner is hoping to find you with a singleton heart, get a ruff, get back in with a diamond and give another ruff.