sentences:  Martin O'Malley that the Purple Line would be a light rail line, following similar decisions by the state legislative delegations, County Executives, and County Councils in both Montgomery and Prince George's Counties.Because of his years of successful advocacy inside and outside the General Assembly, Hucker now also serves on the Board of Directors of the Progressive States Network, a national nonprofit that provides research and strategic advocacy tools to help state legislators to pass progressive policy reforms, including legislation to reward work, strengthen communities, and expand health care access.Hucker endorsed Sen. Barack Obama for President in 2007, months in advance of the Maryland Presidential Primary, and served on the Maryland for Obama Steering Committee.