Rossi Campaign Surpasses Total Number of Donors from 2004

Video: Dino Surprises Rhonda Ray Wells of Auburn to Say Thanks

Redmond, WA - Dino Rossi's gubernatorial campaign reached a milestone last Friday by surpassing the total number of contributors from the 2004 campaign. Dino made a surprise visit to Rhonda Ray Wells to thank her for being the 30,746th contributor to this citizens' movement to change Washington.  

Dino has been personally calling each 1,000th contributor to the campaign, but made an in-person visit to Rhonda's home in Auburn to celebrate this special milestone.  She had been told that a campaign staffer would be dropping off a copy of Dino's book as a thank you for her $50 donation, but had no idea that Dino would be stopping by himself.   After opening the door, she immediately went to get her husband who exclaimed "Hey, Dino Rossi - wow!" 

Both Rhonda and Paul supported Dino in 2004 and were quite disappointed when he didn't win.  After the interview, we asked if they donated in 2004 and Rhonda said, "No we did not... and see what happened?"

Paul and Rhonda listed many reasons why they support Dino, including his private sector background and desire to make Washington better for small business.  "We don't make it a habit to contribute, but we thought your cause was worthwhile," said Paul.

While not every contributor to the campaign gets a personal visit and balloons, they're working to make sure they get what they really want - a new governor in November.