On the stump or on camera, Gov. Wes Moore’s rhetorical skills are dazzling. And in his telling , he’s been a transformative leader on hot-button issues like job growth, public safety and housing affordability. So, less than three years into his first term, he’s a regular on high-profile talk shows and is even George Clooney’s choice to lead the Democrats’ presidential ticket in 2028.

Sometimes, though, Mr. Moore’s rhetoric is uncorrelated with reality — and his constituents are starting to notice. One recent poll found that “while a majority of Marylanders approve of the job Gov. Wes Moore is doing, they struggle to identify his achievements and offer only soft support.” Earlier polls have shown declining net approval ratings this year.

Consider, for example, the governor’s

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