Mfume in Statistical Dead Heat in MD Senate Primary

In another Democratic primary that MadProfessah is closely following, former U.S. Representative Kweisi Mfume is a single percentage point behind U.S. Representative Benjamin Cardin, 31% to 32% in the race to replace retiring U.S. Senator Paul Sarbanes (D-Maryland). In addition, Mfume is expected to release fundraising totals today which will show him competitive with Cardin's totals. The Maryland Democratic Primary is September 12. Whoever wins will face black Republican Lieutenant Governor Michael Steele.

The black gay blogosphere was pleasantly surprised a few months ago when Mfume endorsed full marriage rights for gays and lesbians. Madprofessah has endorsed Kweisi Mfume in this race.