Nobody Likes a Sore Loser. Even in Washington.

Despite losing her re-election bid by 12 points, Rep. Marilyn Musgrave refuses to congratulate her opponent or even concede the race.

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WASHINGTON - Less than two weeks after winning Colorado's 4th District seat, Democrat Betsy Markey is on Capitol Hill to learn the basics of being a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.

The freshman lawmaker, in town for a week of orientation, is learning about hiring staff, congressional ethics, member pay and benefits, and how to deal with the media.

Rep.-elect Betsy Markey, D-Colo., takes a break from freshman orientation to stand for a portrait outside of the Cannon Caucus room in the Cannon House Office Building in Washington on Monday.

Markey has worked in Washington before. She moved here in 1978 after graduating from college and worked on Capitol Hill and for the Treasury and State departments. She earned a master's degree in public administration from American University.

It's been

35 years - since the 4th District was represented by a Democrat. Markey beat incumbent Republican Marilyn Musgrave by 12 percentage points on Nov. 4

Musgrave has yet to call and congratulate her