Maryland Senator doesnt want scales titled in favor of D.C. [Video]

The push for the Washington Commanders’ new stadium to be built in Washington D.C. at the site of the franchise’s former home, RFK Stadium, is facing opposition in the U.S. Senate from Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen, who is working to keep the team playing in the state he represents.

The opposition from the Maryland senator was first chronicled by Thom Loverro, with the Senate having a say over the terms of the leasing of the federal land for the RFK Stadium site.

Now, Van Hollen told WUSA9’s Eric Flack in a statement that he plans to “ensure a fair process in the selection of a Commanders stadium site and prevent actions that unfairly tilt the scales in favor of one location over another at the expense of federal taxpayers.”

Van Hollen’s statement added, “Our priority is not to block the transfer of the RFK property from the National Park Service to the District of Columbia,” indicating granting the D.C. government control of the …