Andy Barth
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Andy Barth is a former newscaster
for WMAR-TV
in Baltimore, Maryland.
Barth was born into a political family in Washington, D.C.
His father was an editorialist for the Washington Post. He attended law school after graduating from Johns Hopkins University
in 1968. He soon worked as a reporter for the Minneapolis Tribune to support his family. Barth is married with two daughters.
He began his career as a newscaster for WMAR in 1970 (leaving briefly to work on New York City
mayor John Lindsey
's campaign in 1971). Barth continued as a newscaster until retiring in December 2005.
He ran unsuccessfully as a Democratic
candidate for Congressman from Maryland's Third Congressional District in 2006.
He is now reporting for WTTG
in Washington, D.C.
Barth was press secretary
for Republican
Robert Ehrlich
's 2010 campaign for Governor of Maryland
.
News presenter
A news presenter is a person who presents news during a news program in the format of a television show, on the radio or the Internet.News presenters can work in a radio studio, television studio and from remote broadcasts in the field especially weather...
for WMAR-TV
WMAR-TV
WMAR-TV, channel 2, is the ABC affiliate television station in Baltimore, Maryland, owned by the broadcasting division of the E.W. Scripps Company...
in Baltimore, Maryland.
Barth was born into a political family in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
His father was an editorialist for the Washington Post. He attended law school after graduating from Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University
The Johns Hopkins University, commonly referred to as Johns Hopkins, JHU, or simply Hopkins, is a private research university based in Baltimore, Maryland, United States...
in 1968. He soon worked as a reporter for the Minneapolis Tribune to support his family. Barth is married with two daughters.
He began his career as a newscaster for WMAR in 1970 (leaving briefly to work on New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
mayor John Lindsey
John Lindsey
John William Lindsey is a professional baseball first baseman.-Colorado Rockies:A football and baseball star in high school in Hattiesburg, Lindsey was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the 13th round of the 1995 Major League Baseball Draft...
's campaign in 1971). Barth continued as a newscaster until retiring in December 2005.
He ran unsuccessfully as a Democratic
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
candidate for Congressman from Maryland's Third Congressional District in 2006.
He is now reporting for WTTG
WTTG
WTTG, channel 5, is an owned-and-operated television station of the Fox Broadcasting Company, located in the American capital city of Washington, D.C...
in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
Barth was press secretary
Press secretary
A press secretary or press officer is a senior advisor who provides advice on how to deal with the news media and, using news management techniques, helps their employer to maintain a positive public image and avoid negative media coverage....
for Republican
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
Robert Ehrlich
Robert Ehrlich
Robert Leroy "Bob" Ehrlich, Jr. is an American politician who served as the 60th Governor of Maryland from 2003 to 2007. A Republican, he became governor after defeating Democratic opponent Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, a member of the Kennedy family, 51% to 48% in the 2002 elections...
's 2010 campaign for Governor of Maryland
Governor of Maryland
The Governor of Maryland heads the executive branch of the government of Maryland, and he is the commander-in-chief of the state's National Guard units. The Governor is the highest-ranking official in the state, and he has a broad range of appointive powers in both the State and local governments,...
.