Maryland Gov. Wes Moore 's national star is on the rise, but his relationships with fellow Democrats in his backyard are fraying. Why it matters: Moore appears to have little control over his state's Democrat-led legislature, as lawmakers repeatedly defy his wishes and override his vetoes even as he builds a national profile ahead of a potential 2028 campaign for president. - Several Maryland Democrats told Axios that Moore is talented, but he's struggled because of a lack of experience and, at times, arrogance. - State lawmakers overrode 19 of the bills Moore vetoed in December, including a bill to study reparations for descendants of enslaved people. Sources told Axios that veto particularly upset Black lawmakers. Driving the news:…
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