The American Senator from Maryland is in what political party?
Halki seminary:  As of January 2011, an international campaign to reopen this theological school is entering its 40th year as noted by American Senator Ben Cardin of Maryland in the United States Congress during the 2nd Session of Proceedings and Debates of the 111th Congress. Ben Cardin: Benjamin Louis Cardin (born October 5, 1943) is an American politician and member of the Democratic Party who serves as the senior United States Senator from Maryland, in office since 2007.
Democratic Party