Rep.

Roscoe Bartlett (MD-06)

Notable Headlines ...................................................................................... 2 Editorials.................................................................................................... 2 Budget Issues ............................................................................................. 2 Business and Consumer Issues .................................................................. 2 Campaign Finance Issues........................................................................... 2 Crime & Public Safety Issues .................................................................... 3 Economic and Financial Issues .................................................................. 3 Education Issues ........................................................................................ 4 Energy Issues ............................................................................................. 4 Ethics Issues .............................................................................................. 4 Foreign Policy Issues Iraq, Afghanistan, Iran, North Korea ................... 4 Gay and Lesbian Issues.............................................................................. 4 Gun Issues ................................................................................................. 4 Health Care Issues ..................................................................................... 4 Immigration and Border Issues .................................................................. 4 Israel .......................................................................................................... 4 Labor and Working Family Issues ............................................................. 5 National Security Issues............................................................................. 5 Other Social Issues .................................................................................... 5 Stem Cells .................................................................................................. 5 Tax Issues .................................................................................................. 5 Tea Party .................................................................................................... 5 Transportation Issues ................................................................................. 5 Womens Issues ......................................................................................... 5 Miscellaneous ............................................................................................ 5 2012 Campaign .......................................................................................... 7

Notable Headlines Editorials Budget Issues

Earmarked $10 Million for Sensors and Electronic Survivability In February 2011, Bartlett earmarked $10 million in the FY2012 National Defense Authorization Act for sensors and electronic survivability for the development of command, control, and navigation capabilities for manned and unmanned aircrafts for Proxy Aviation in Germantown, Maryland, located just outside Bartletts district. Bartlett made a $7.5 million request for a similar project for FY2010 that was not funded.
[mccaskill.senate.gov, accessed 12/20/11; H.R.1540, Amdt. 74]

Earmarked $5 Million for Military Engineering Advanced Technology In February 2011, Bartlett earmarked $5 million in the FY2012 National Defense Authorization Act for military engineering advanced technology. [mccaskill.senate.gov, accessed 12/20/11; H.R.1540, Amdt. 75] Announced $488,400 Federal Grant to Frederick County Division of Fire and Rescue Services In December 2011, Bartlett announced a $488,400 federal grant to the Frederick County Division of Fire and Rescue Services to buy digital radio pagers and training equipment from the Department of Homeland Securitys Assistance to Firefighters Grants program. Bartlett said, As an evacuation route in the event of crisis in Washington, D.C., it is important for Frederick City to have the protective equipment and personnel training needed to keep the citizens and businesses in Frederick and evacuees safe. [Frederick News Post, 12/15/2011]

Business and Consumer Issues Campaign Finance Issues

Fell Behind in Fundraising Against Challenger in Q4

In February 2012, the Frederick News Post reported that Sen. Rob Garagiola garnered about $344,000 in the fourth quarter of 2011 more than triple the amount raised by Bartlett, who brought in $104,490 in the same period. Bartlett, however, had more cash on hand, with $343,000 compared to Garagiolas $323,000. [Frederick
News Post, 2/02/12]

Received Only $1,000 in Total Contributions Bartlett received only $1,000 in contributions between July and September 2011. [Bartlett for Congress, 2011
October Quarterly FEC Report, Filed 10/15/11]

Bartlett Raised Little Money, Brought About Rumors of Retirement In October 2011, Bartletts FEC report showed that he raised only $1,000 in Q3, inviting speculation about whether or not he would retire instead of fighting for his seat, which may become more Democrat friendly. Bartlett only received a single contribution in Q3 from the Republican Main Street PAC. Bartlett had $260,727 in the bank. A campaign aide said that fundraising has been slow due to uncertainty about the new districts. He pointed out that Bartlett is one of the only incumbents to put his name on the 2012 ballot. [Baltimore Sun, 10/16/2011] Spent Only $2,195 in Total Expenses Bartlett spent only $2,195 on campaign expenses between July and September 2011. [Bartlett for Congress,
2011 October Quarterly FEC Report, Filed 10/15/11]

Crime & Public Safety Issues Economic and Financial Issues

Stressed Importance of Job Creation and Reducing Government Spending In November 2011, Bartlett said that the economy and jobs would be the biggest issues in the new 6th district. Bartlett said that a reduction in government spending would help create jobs. In addition, he said that eliminating federal regulations and scrapping the tax code and creating a tax on consumption would create jobs. It's really about jobs, he said. If everybody had a job, they would not be asking as much about the economy. [Baltimore Sun, 11/01/2011]

Education Issues Energy Issues

Opposed Drilling in ANWR In November 2011, Bartlett was against drilling the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge because he thought the oil should be saved for future generations who might need it and could use it more efficiently.
[minnpost.com, 11/22/2011]

Ethics Issues
Bartlett Secured $4.5 Million Earmark to Upgrade Road Near His Own Properties In February 2012, the Washington Post investigated federal earmarks enacted by lawmakers that were next to or within two miles of their own property. Since 2005, Bartlett helped secure about $4.5 million to upgrade a Frederick County interchange at Interstate 270 and Buckeystown Pike. From there, the road led south and west to Bartletts home, his 104acre farm and rental properties that earned Bartlett $150,000 a year. [Washington Post, 2/07/12]

Foreign Policy Issues Iraq, Afghanistan, Iran, North Korea Gay and Lesbian Issues Gun Issues Health Care Issues Immigration and Border Issues Israel

Labor and Working Family Issues National Security Issues

Formed Congressional Commission to Study EMP In 2011, Bartlett formed a Congressional Commission to study the possibility of an Electromagnetic Pulse attack, or EMP. He had previously shared his fear of EMP threats to the U.S. and advocated for people to move out of urban areas. [religiondispatches.org, 12/12/2011]

Other Social Issues Stem Cells Tax Issues Tea Party Transportation Issues Womens Issues Miscellaneous
Received 9% Score from Environmental Group In February 2012, Bartlett received a low grade from the League of Conservation Voters due to his votes on environmental issues. Bartlett voted favorably on environmental issues just nine percent of the time, according to the group. [Baltimore Sun, 2/08/12] Bartlett: SOTU Address Sounded Republican In January 2012, Bartlett said President Obamas State of the Union address could just as easily have been said by a Republican president. [Frederick News Post, 1/25/12]

Called Obamas SOTU A Great Speech In January 2012, Bartlett said Obama gave a great speech, and that most of it could have been given by a Republican, except for some parts. Those parts included what Bartlett referred to as a mischaracterization of the capital gains tax. I would expect most wealthy people to have a lower percent (of tax paid) because most of them are living on capital gains, he said. [cnsmaryland.org, 1/25/12] Sat with Pelosi During SOTU Address In January 2012, Bartlett sat with Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi during President Obamas State of the Union address. [National Journal, 1/24/12] Invited War Veteran to State of the Union Address In January 2012, Bartlett invited Army Reserve Sgt. Joseph Beeman to watch the State of the Union address. Additionally, Bartletts wife volunteered to give up her seat in a gallery overlooking the House chamber for Sgt. Beeman. [www.marinecorpstimes.com, 1/24/12] Named Honorary Battlefield Illumination Chairman In November 2011, Bartlett was named the lifetime honorary chairman of the Antietam National Battlefield Memorial Illumination. Bartlett liked the title and had attended the Illumination event yearly since being in Congress. Bartlett said he was listening to classical music on 9/11 when he heard the news that a plane hit the WTC, and after the second plane crashed, his mind turned to Antietam and whether it would lose its distinction as the site of the bloodiest day of casualties on U.S. soil. [Herald Mail, 11/22/2011] Bartlett: Mustache Shows I Can Be Respected and Still Be a Deviant In November 2011, Bartlett said that he would never give up his mustache, saying, God put [mustaches] there. Why should we interfere with His intended purpose? Bartlett said that he grew his mustache in the 1950s when it was frowned upon in some circles. He said, For someone who was kind of a nonconformist, it was kind of a symbol of rebellion. I thought these discriminatory things were silly, so I thought, Grow a mustache and show I can be a respected member of the community and still be a deviant. [Washington Post, 11/17/2011] Announced Grant to Limit Stink Bug Damage In October 2011, Bartlett announced a federal grant of $5,739,966 to limit damage from stink bugs, which had caused high levels of damage to tomato crops at the Good Life Farm in Darnestown.

Bartlett in his statement said, The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug poses one of the greatest threats to agriculture. Chemical solutions are just temporary fixes. It is imperative that we find a non-chemical solution so that more successful and less expensive integrated pest management controls can be reestablished in our area. [northpotomac.patch.com, 10/31/2011] Spent $322.80 on Laundry Services From July-September 2011, Bartlett spent $322.80 on laundry services from Jeanne Bussard Center, Inc.
[2011 3nd Quarter Statements of Disbursement, 10/5/11]

Spent over $400 on Bottled Water From July-September 2011, Bartlett spent $428.71 on bottled water from Roaring Spring Bottling, Deer Park, and Franks Coffee Service. [2011 3nd Quarter Statements of Disbursement, 10/5/11] Worked to End Drug Testing on Monkeys In October 2011, Bartlett put pressure on the Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defenses to end nerve-blocking drug testing on monkeys meant to simulate a nerve-gas attack. Bartlett said that two generals from the institute said testing would stop by the end of the year. [Boston
Herald, 10/17/2011]

2012 Campaign
Paid Aristotle International $2,600 for Subscriptions and Processing Fees From October to December 2011, Bartlett paid $2628.40 for subscription and credit card processing fees from Aristotle International. [Roscoe Bartlett for Congress Committee, 2011 Year-End FEC Report, Filed 1/31/12] ..But Received $3,894 from Aristotle International From October to December 2011, Bartlett received $3,894 from Aristotle International. [Roscoe
Bartlett for Congress Committee, 2011 Year-End FEC Report, Filed 1/31/12]

Received $2,000 from Eagle Forum On December 28, 2011, Bartlett received $2,000 from Eagle Forum PAC. [Roscoe Bartlett for Congress
Committee, 2011 Year-End FEC Report, Filed 1/31/12]

Spent $7,958 on Polling Services From October to December 2011, Bartlett spent $3,979 for polling services from BWD Global. [Roscoe
Bartlett for Congress Committee, 2011 Year-End FEC Report, Filed 1/31/12]

Spent $3,500 on Social Media Website

On December 5, 2011, Bartlett spent $3,500 on a social media website from Castle Strategies, LLC.
[Roscoe Bartlett for Congress Committee, 2011 Year-End FEC Report, Filed 1/31/12]

Added to NRCC Patriot Program In January 2012, the NRCC announced it had placed Bartlett in the Patriot Program. The NRCC also announced its plan to support Bartlett in his primary. It was not clear, according to the Washington Post, whether national and state Republicans privately believed Bartlett or one of his challengers was the best candidate for a general election. [Washington Post,
1/31/12]

Targeted by DCCC In January 2012, the DCCC listed MD-06 as part of its Red to Blue program, a signal that it is a priority for Democrats. [Baltimore Sun, 1/18/12] Hired Ex-Huckabee Consultant for Race In January 2012, Bartlett hired Bob Wickers, a respected California-based political consultant who previously worked for Mike Huckabee's presidential campaign. [Baltimore Sun, 1/12/12] Garagiola Raised $330,000 in Q4 In January 2012, the Baltimore Sun reported that Garagiola raised $330,000 in the final quarter of 2011. Bartlett is expected to report half as much. Our strong quarter reflects the general support of Rob's candidacy, Garagiola campaign manager Sean Rankin said. But let's not kid ourselves: Rob is running against an incredibly wealthy guy that Forbes magazine called a 'loan shark,' who will try to buy this seat by manufacturing a new biography. [Baltimore Sun, 1/11/12] Afzali Announced Run Against Bartlett In January 2012, Republican Delegate Kathy Afzali declared that she is set to run for the 6th Congressional District. Afzali is currently serving her first term in the Maryland House of Delegates. [The
Republic, 1/10/12]

Mooney wont Run; Endorsed Bartlett In January 2012, Maryland Republican Party Chairman Alex Mooney said he would not run for the 6th Congressional District and endorsed Bartlett. [The Republic, 1/10/12] Bartlett Confirmed Re-election Bid In January 2012, Bartlett reiterated his intention to run for re-election.

We will run a vigorous, well-funded and positive re-election campaign, he said Bartlett also promised to prevail against the candidate hand-picked by the Democrat machine which has gerrymandered and corrupted the legislative process for their benefit, not the benefit of the people. [Roll
Call, 1/05/12]

Pooran Temporarily Deployed to Germany for National Guard; Wife Leads Campaign In January 2012, Dr. Milad M. Pooran was deployed to Germany to serve in training exercise with the Air National Guard. According to Pooran, his wife Amy will replace him at campaign events, and his friends and family will help with fundraising. [herald-mail.com, 1/04/12] Frederick News Post: Not Convinced by Bartlett In January 2012, the Frederick News Post published an editorial saying they were not convinced by Bartlett or his record. Bartlett recently commissioned a poll in his district with results demonstrating that he had 43 percent of the vote while his opponent only garnered 35; 21.5 percent remained undecided. Citing numbers from this poll, the Frederick News Post noted that while 78 recognize Bartletts name, only 43 plan to vote for him.
[Frederick News Post, 1/04/12]

Breast Cancer Forced Trachtenberg to Withdraw From Race In January 2012, Duchy Trachtenberg, a former Montgomery County Council member, announced she would withdraw from the 6th district race. In a statement, Trachtenberg said, While I undertook the campaign with a clean bill of health, circumstances have now deteriorated to the point where I honestly cannot continue the race. I must focus my energies on treatment and recovery with the love and support of my family. [Baltimore Sun, 1/04/12] Brinkley Announced Candidacy In January 2012, State Sen. David Brinkley declared he will run against Bartlett. Brinkley said he was motivated to run in order to ensure that the seat is held by a Republican. We have to pull out all the stops to keep the seat, and I feel that Im the best Republican to win that district, Brinkley said. [Carroll County Times, 1/06/12] Bartlett Raised Over $300,000 in December In December 2011, Lisa Wright, Bartletts Communications Director, said Bartlett had raised $300,000 in December.

In the 4th quarter [of 2011], Congressman Bartlett raised more than $300,000, she said. He raised $150,000 for the redistricting lawsuit - beginning only in December he raised more than $160,000 in pledges for his campaign with $100,000 received. [baltimore.citybizlist.com, 1/04/12] Conducted Poll; Claimed Results Show Victory Over Garagiola In December 2011, Rep, Roscoe Bartlett announced the results of a poll his campaign sanctioned, which showed him defeating Democratic challenger Rob Garagiola According to the poll, Bartlett held a 43-35 advantage over Garagiola. About 21.5 percent of those questioned were undecided. [fredericknewspost.com, 12/22/11] Chief of Staff Considered Run In November 2011, Bartletts chief of staff, Bud Otis, visited members of the GOP delegation and business community from Western Maryland to gain support for a 2012 run to succeed Bartlett. Bartlett had not yet announced any plans to retire, and his fundraising efforts had been minimal.
[redmaryland.blogspot.com, 11/23/2011]

Bartlett Said He Would Run for an 11th Term In November 2011, Bartlett said that he would run for an 11th term amidst rumors that said he would wait until shortly before the January 11, 2012 filing deadline to withdraw from the race and pick someone else to take his place on the ballot. Bartlett said, At some point, I will decide that I'm not running. I have no idea when that point will come. As I said, it depends on a lot of things, and one of those is my health and my family. As of now I am running because I want to hold this seat for Republicans. I think that's important that we move in a direction of smaller government and less taxes and less regulation. The 85-year old Bartlett described his health as wonderful. When asked why he had not been fundraising, Bartlett replied, Primaries have not been really tough battles. The election is a long way off. It's nearly a year off. In politics, that's near an eternity, that far off. There's plenty of time. [Herald Mail, 11/26/2011] Chief of Staff Bud Otis Sought Support for Congressional Run In November 2011, Bartlett Chief of Staff Bud Otis had been seeking Republican support for a congressional run if Bartlett decided to step down. Washington County Delegate Neil Parrott said that Otis sought him out to gain support if Bartlett decided not to run. Bartletts spokesperson said, Bud Otis is the Chief of Staff for Congressman Bartlett. Congressman Bartlett reiterated his status as a candidate for reelection to represent the residents of the Sixth District in addition to answering additional questions by Herald Mail reporter Andrew Schotz that were published over the Thanksgiving weekend on November 26th . .

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. The other information is conditional IF Congressman Bartlett's status changes.

[baltimore.citybizlist.com, 11/30/2011]

Otis Said He Would Run Only If Bartlett Did Not In November 2011, a spokeswoman for Bartlett said that Bud Otis would be interested in running for the 6th district seat only if Bartlett did not run, and that Otis inquiries about the seat had nothing to do with Bartletts decision to run again. The spokeswoman said, What the congressman has said and what Bud has said should be taken at face value. Bud works for Congressman Bartlett. Congressman Bartlett has filed for reelection. Hes been asked, and hes said on the record: Im running for reelection. I will do whats necessary to win, and I expect that I will win. [Washington Post, 11/30/2011] Bartlett Chief of Staff Otis Resigned In December 2011, Bartletts chief of staff Bud Otis resigned after reports that he was soliciting support to run for the seat. A spokeswoman for Bartlett said, Last night, Congressman Bartlett accepted Buds resignation. He agreed with Bud that the multiple recent news reports about Buds activities made it impossible for Bud to continue to serve him and the residents of the Sixth District of Maryland effectively. [Washington Post, 12/01/2011] Confirmed He Would Still Run in 2012 In December 2011, Bartlett said that he still planned on running for an 11th term in 2012. A number of people called me and told me that if I don't run, Republicans have no chance of holding this seat in this new district, he said. I'm 85 years old. I've earned retirement. You end up doing some things you don't want to do because it's the right thing to do, and running for this seat now is the right thing to do. Bartlett said that he had started aggressively raising money. [630wmal.com, 12/12/2011] State Senator David Brinkley To Run for GOP Nomination In November 2011, State Senator David Brinkley announced his intention to run for the GOP nomination in Marylands 6th district, and said that he would primary Bartlett if necessary. Brinkley supporters said that his run was being put into motion. [Roll Call, 11/30/2011] Montgomery County Executive Duncan Decided Against Run for Congress In November 2011, former Montgomery County executive Douglas Duncan, a Democrat, decided against making a run for the redrawn 6th district seat and said he was leaning towards backing financier John K. Delaney. [Washington Post, 11/16/2011]

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Democratic Bank Executive Delaney Explored Run In November 2011, Montgomery County Bank Executive John Delaney, a Democrat, was considering a run for the newly redrawn 6th district seat. Delaney could potentially match resources of State Senate Majority Leader Rob Garagiola, who had the highest profile and best fundraising so far in the race. I'm not a professional politician, Delaney said. I'm convinced that if we stay focused on creating jobs, embrace ideas that put the middle class first, and involve the public and private sector to get things done, we can make a positive difference in people's lives. The level of unemployed and underemployed in this country is tragic and is, by almost any measure, the most important issue of the day.
[baltimore.citybizlist.com, 11/14/2011; thedailyrecord.com, 11/14/2011; Washington Post, 11/14/2011; baltimoresun.com, 11/14/2011]

Republicans Outnumbered Democrats to Run for 6th District Seat In November 2011, four Republicans and three Democrats had announced campaigns to run in the newly redrawn 6th district against Bartlett. Although Bartlett filed papers for re-election, national Republicans might want to donate money to the race if another Republican won the nomination. Bartlett had $260,727 on hand, more money than any candidate in the race. [rockville.patch.com, 11/14/2011] GOP Candidates Lined Up to Challenge Bartlett In November 2011, Bartlett had four GOP primary opponents, and his opponent Brandon Rippeon was already airing a TV commercial in western Maryland. [gazette.net, 11/18/2011] DCCC Ran Radio Ads in Newly Drawn District In November 2011, the DCCC targeted Bartlett with radio ads that attacked him for protecting tax breaks for billionaires instead of Medicare for seniors and jobs for us. [Baltimore Sun, 11/06/2011] Agreed to Raise $150,000 to Battle Redistricting In November 2011, Bartlett agreed to raise $150,000 to battle Democratic redistricting efforts in court. Bartlett raised $1,000 for his reelection campaign in the third quarter. [Hometown Annapolis, 11/06/2011] Garagiola Prepared to Kick-Off Campaign In October 2011, Garagiola prepared for a four-stop kick-off tour across the 6th district. The 6th district was recently redrawn and made more competitive for Democrats. Bartlett intended to seek reelection but only raised $1,000 in Q3. A statement from Bartletts office said that he is proud to have enjoyed the support and votes from Democrats and independents as well as Republicans. He also had that he had never enjoyed the benefit of having a district drawn to pick voters for me. [Baltimore Sun,
10/27/2011]

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Several Democrat Names Floated for Seat In October 2011, after the announcement of Marylands redistricted map, several Democrats names were floated to run for the seat, including former Montgomery County Executive Doug Duncan, former state delegate Mark Shriver, former Montgomery County Councilwoman Duchy Trachtenberg, and state Senator Robert Garagiola. [Roll Call, 10/20/2011] Garagiola to Seriously Consider Running In October 2011, state Sen. Robert Garagiola, a Montgomery County Democrat announced that he was seriously considering running for the 6th district seat. [Baltimore Sun, 10/20/2011] Duchy Trachtenberg Announced Run for Seat In October 2011, former Montgomery County Council member Duchy Trachtenberg said she would run against Bartlett for the 6th district seat. Trachtenberg lost in a Democratic primary for Montgomery council after angering union groups with her criticism of worker compensation packages. [Washington Post, 10/20/2011] Garagiola Named Early Supporters In October 2011, Garagiola named 20 state lawmakers who would back his campaign once it became official. However, not everybody on Gargiolas list of supporters appeared to be actually supporting him. Some legislators who responded affirmatively to an e-mail for Gargiola soliciting support did not realize that the e-mail was an official request for endorsements. [Baltimore Sun, 10/24/2011] Maryland Passed Redistricting Map Endangering Bartlett In October 2011, the Maryland Legislature passed a redistricting map putting Bartletts district in danger. Bartlett plans on running for an 11th term in the new 6th district. At 85 years old, it will be one of his toughest races. Democratic State Senator Robert Garagiola said there was a high likelihood that he would enter the race. [Roll Call, 10/20/2011] OMalley Signed Redistricting Bill In October 2011, OMalley signed the redistricting bill that would move more Democrats into Roscoe Bartletts district. [Daily Record, 10/20/2011] Support From Republicans Eroding In October 2011, Bartlett faced tough re-election prospects due to redistricting and was losing support from members of his party.

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The Allegany County Conservative Caucus announced its endorsement for challenger Joseph Krysztoforski. A spokeswoman for the caucus like Krysztoforskis business background and said, People are saying we think it's time for (Bartlett) to retire. He's been a good congressman up to a point. Recently we've seen there's too much staff influence and control of what he does. [fredericknewspost.com, 10/19/2011] Western Maryland Balked at Sharing District With Montgomery County In October 2011, Western Maryland residents were unhappy with the new legislative map that would add portions of Montgomery County to the 6th Congressional districts. Proposed redistricting would give Democrats a more competitive district to challenge the 10-term Rep. Bartlett. [Washington Examiner, 10/11/2011]

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