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May 9, 2008 - 8:57am

Hewitt dishes on Senate GOP electoral outlook

By Bryan Bissell
Category: LocalTags: Mike Hewitt, Steve Van Luven, Randi Becker, Linda Haddon, LD2, LD10, LD40

The Tri-City Herald's Chris Mulick talked Republican state Senate politics this week with Minority Leader Mike Hewitt (R-Walla Walla). Hewitt was particularly impressed with the campaigns of challengers Linda Haddon in the 10th LD, Randi Becker in the 2nd, and Steve Van Luven in the 40th.

In particular, he was impressed with Becker's doorbelling and Van Luven's ability to connect with influential lobbyists. Districts 2 and 10 are potential swing districts, but the 40th leans heavily Democratic. Hewitt told TCH that he hoped to have 20 seats in the Republican Senate Caucus next session.

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