Gansler’s Fall – How did Bethesda’s Doug Gansler go from gubernatorial frontrunner with a big cash advantage to distant second-place finisher? Some supporters said no clear-cut political message and a lack of organization within his campaign doomed Gansler from the start. [Washington Post]
Primary Day Winners, Losers – Bethesda Magazine’s Lou Peck talks about winners and losers (voter turnout, self-funded candidates) of Tuesday’s Democratic primary. [Bethesda Magazine]
Cost Of Fixing Maryland Healthcare Exchange – It will be roughly $59.2 million. The state said it costs that much to hire a new prime contractor, buy software and hire other contractors part of the process. [The Daily Record (paywall)]
Washingtonian Bethesda Happy Hour – Washingtonian Magazine’s Best of Washington Happy Hour series hits Bethesda Lane on July 1, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with food samples from a few Bethesda Row favorites. [Bethesda Row]