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Maryland: Maryland's Sixth Congressional District

Wed, 05/14/2008 - 16:46

National congressional victories give state Democrats confidence; Republicans not concerned

By Kevin Agnese

Tuesday's Democratic victory in Mississippi's special congressional election, the party's third national victory in two months and second in 10 days, has Maryland Democratic Party officials confident that the trend could continue in Maryland, where Republicans hold the 1st and 6th district seats.

"Throw out the rules of political conventionality," state Democratic Party Chairman Michael Cryor said in a statement.

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Tue, 05/06/2008 - 10:58

Dougherty frustrated by Bartlett’s unwillingness to debate

By Kevin Agnese

[img_assist|nid=1924|title=Democratic congressional candidate Jennifer Dougherty|desc=|link=none|align=left|width=169|height=175]Former Frederick Mayor Jennifer Dougherty (D) has repeatedly expressed frustration with Rep. Roscoe Bartlett (R-Frederick) for his refusal to debate his challenger in Maryland's Sixth Congressional District.

The latest instance came last Wednesday night, when Dougherty and Independent candidate Gary Hoover participated in a question and answer forum in Jarrettsville; Bartlett was not present.

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Fri, 04/25/2008 - 16:42

Bartlett and McCain

By Kevin Agnese

Rep. Roscoe Bartlett (R-Frederick) will be the only incumbent Republican from Maryland on the congressional ballot this fall.

The eight-term representative from Maryland's Sixth Congressional District, Bartlett will square-off against former Frederick Mayor Jennifer Dougherty (D).

Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) will lead the GOP on the presidential ticket.

Over the years, Bartlett has come to know and "admire" McCain, according to Lisa Wright, the congressman's press secretary.

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Fri, 04/25/2008 - 13:37

Dougherty slams Bartlett for voting against Medicaid Bill, Congressman blames Democratic leadership

By Kevin Agnese

[img_assist|nid=1924|title=Democratic congressional candidate Jennifer Dougherty|desc=|link=none|align=left|width=169|height=175]Sixth Congressional District candidate Jennifer Dougherty (D-Frederick) slammed Rep. Roscoe Bartlett (R-Frederick) for his opposition to H.R. 5613, the Medicaid Safety Net Act, which passed in the House of Representatives 349-62 on Wednesday.

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Tue, 04/22/2008 - 11:33

Bartlett has large cash advantage over Dougherty despite being outraised in 1Q fundraising

By Kevin Agnese

[img_assist|nid=1876|title=U.S. Rep. Roscoe Bartlett|desc=|link=none|align=right|width=200|height=229]Rep. Roscoe Bartlett (R-Frederick) has a substantial cash advantage over challenger Jennifer Dougherty (D-Frederick) despite being outraised in the first financial quarter of the year, according to new data released by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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Mon, 04/14/2008 - 14:00

Bartlett set to face off against McHugh for top GOP position on Armed Services Committee

By Kevin Agnese

U.S. Rep. Roscoe Bartlett (R-Frederick) believes that he should become the ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, but he is facing competition from a senior committee member.

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