Sue Hecht

Del. Sue Hecht (D-Frederick County)DENVER - State Del. C. Sue Hecht (D-Frederick County) says 6th District congressional candidate Jennifer Dougherty (D-Frederick) can win in November, but it’s going to be an uphill battle.

“I’ve known Jennifer for many years and she’s a fighter and she’s very smart. People are wanting a change and I think this is a time where all the stars can aline,” Hecht told PolitickerMD.com during a reception for U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Mechanicsville).

Hecht said she recognized the challenges Dougherty faces.

“It’s the most conservative most difficult district for a Democrat to run in in Maryland,” she said. “It’s absolutely an uphill battle for any Democrat. It’s not just Jennifer.”

Andrew J. DuckIn the face of some credible opposition on his way to the 2008 Democratic nomination in the 6th District, Andrew Duck's campaign is circling the wagons by releasing a list of current endorsements.

Among those supporting Duck are:

• Gary Brennan (President, Frederick County Teachers Assn.)
• Delegate Galen Clagett
• County Commissioner Jan Gardner
• County Commissioner Kai Hagan
• Alderwoman Marcia Hall (Frederick)
• Delegate Sue Hecht
• Alderwoman Donna Kuzemchak-Ramsburg (Frederick)
• Councilman Walt Stull (Brunswick)
• Commissioner Ron Terpko (Thurmont)
• Former Mayor Ron Young (Frederick)

Missing is Frederick Alderman David "Kip" Koontz, who supported Duck in 2006.

Earlier this week, Politicker MD's Wally Edge noted that Duck still listed primary opponent and former Frederick Mayor Jennifer P. Doughtery among campaign endorsements on his website. Her name has since been removed.