Rep. Van Hollen talks senate run and endorsements

The Washington Post has endorsed U.S. House representative Chris Van Hollen in his run for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Barbara Mikulski.       

Van Hollen has already been endorsed by state senator and former Ocean City Mayor Jim Mathias.

Van Hollen was elected to the House in 2002, representing Maryland’s 8th District. He’s become the democratic party’s senior member of the Budget Committee.     

47 ABC spoke with Van Hollen on Monday about why he believes he’s the best suited for Mikulski’s position.

He says, “I am a problem solver. I am somebody that believes after all the speeches, the important thing is to get things done for Marylanders; Marylanders and every part of their state including the Eastern Shore.”

Marylanders go to the polls November 8th.