Eye Opener: Republicans may let independents vote

Here’s a few government and politics headlines for Thursday:

• The Baltimore Sun reports Maryland Republicans are considering letting voters registered as independents cast ballots in next year’s primary.
• MarylandReporter.com shows off a gallery of photos from Wednesday’s J. Millard Tawes Crab and Clam Bake in Crisfield, the summer’s must-attend event for campaigning candidates.
• The Washington Post reports House Minority Whip Steny H. Hoyer (D-Md.) will endorse Lt. Gov. Anthony G. Brown for governor on Thursday.