Rockfish Republicans?

This Dan Rodricks column on environmentalist Republicans on the Eastern Shore is interesting. There's a similar phenomenon going on in Frederick County, with Republicans being split between pro-developer and anti-developer factions, although there the goal is preserving a rural way of life rather than promoting any kind of green ethos. An enterprising Democratic Party could find a way to reach out to these voters; but given the lopsided nature of the political scene, I doubt there will be much pressure to do so.

Tags: Maryland politics, Republicans, environment, Frederick County