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Line 1: − + − + − He is known for being a [[liberal]] Republican. For example, he is in favor of [[abortion]], and in March 2007, he was one of two Republicans to vote for a bill that required President [[George W. Bush]] to withdraw U.S. troops from [[Iraq]] by September 1, 2008, regardless of the situation in Iraq at the time.+
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'''Wayne Thomas Gilchrest''' is a [[Republican Party|Republican]] member of the United States House of Representatives, representing [[Maryland]]'s 1st congressional district since 1991. The district includes the entire Eastern Shore and a few suburbs of [[Baltimore]].
'''Wayne Thomas Gilchrest''' is a former [[Republican Party|Republican]] member of the United States House of Representatives, who represented [[Maryland]]'s 1st congressional district since 1991. The district includes the entire Eastern Shore and a few suburbs of [[Baltimore]].
Gilchrest served in the [[United States Marine Corps]]. His tour of duty saw action during the invasion of the [[Dominican Republic]], and ultimately the [[Vietnam War]]. He earned the rank of Sergeant in [[Vietnam]], where as a platoon leader, he was wounded in the chest. Wayne was decorated with the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, and Navy Commendation Medal.
Gilchrest served in the [[United States Marine Corps]]. His tour of duty saw action during the invasion of the [[Dominican Republic]], and ultimately the [[Vietnam War]]. Gilchrest earned the rank of Sergeant in [[Vietnam]], where as a platoon leader, he was wounded in the chest. He was decorated with the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, and Navy Commendation Medal.
Gilchrest is known for being a [[liberal]] Republican. For example, he is in favor of [[abortion]], and in March 2007, he was one of two Republicans to vote for a bill that required President [[George W. Bush]] to withdraw U.S. troops from [[Iraq]] by September 1, 2008, regardless of the situation in Iraq at the time. In 2008, Gilchrest was defeated in the Republican primary by State Senator Andy Harris.
[[Category:Republican Party|Gilchrest, Wayne]]
[[Category:Republican Party|Gilchrest, Wayne]]