MD-06: Gazette Endorses Andrew Duck

Now here's a coup (emphasis added):

Bartlett has held the seat since 1992, and many believe him to be a shoo-in for an eighth term. However, we do not believe that is sufficient reason to endorse him.

Our support goes to Duck, who we believe has the potential to represent the future of District 6. We thank Bartlett for his service to this district and the country.

Possibly the biggest issue facing this nation is the war on terror, what some circles are starting to call World War III. Clearly, one of the biggest components of that war is the ongoing struggle in Iraq.

Duck served in the Army for 20 years, and was in Iraq in 2003. He saw first hand the results of the decisions being made, and believes we are headed in the wrong direction. He says we need to change our policies by shifting from combat operations to peace enforcement techniques, as was done in Bosnia.

The details of his position on Iraq are too many to include in this space, but we encourage readers to visit The Gazette Web site, www.gazette.net/election06, to learn more. District 6 will benefit from having a representative who not only served in the military, but also was on the ground in Iraq.

In other issues, Duck believes the federal and the local governments need to cooperate more with one another to improve the infrastructure in District 6, specifically Interstate 270. Duck sees the need to extend the HOV lane all the way to Frederick, and for improved mass transit.

He believes in economic development, and that federal telework centers would help. He is also for America working toward energy independence, and believes District 6 could become a world leader in alternative energy research.

With all the farming in Mid- and Western Maryland, the residents of District 6 surely would benefit from this research. We believe Duck's efforts can help lead a growing and changing District 6 in the early years of this 21st century.

In a time when the pool of potential Democratic pickups is, against expectations, expanding, Duck's campaign has been unjustly neglected. Check out his website, and consider giving it the support it deserves.

UPDATE: See Duck and Bartlett at a recent candidates' forum.



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