Wake-Up Call: Friday, June 6, 2008

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A state of confusion?
OUR STATE'S new "top two" primary election system is an inspiration to its creators, the cause of consternation to our political parties, and may bring confusion to voters filling out ballots in August. (Joe Connelly, Post-Intelligencer)

Hometown boy
Yakima will be seeing more of Dino Rossi, the gubernatorial candidate promised Thursday during a campaign swing through town. (Pat Muir, Yakima Herald-Republic)

It’s a toss-up
The Cook Political Report has released its latest installment of U.S House election rankings, where is lists the nation's most competitive congressional races, to account for the recent conclusion of the Democratic presidential primary. Notably, Washington's 8th District race between Rep. Dave Reichert (R-Auburn) and Darcy Burner (D-Carnation) has moved up from "Lean Republican to Toss Up." (Bryan Bissell, PolitickerWA.com)

Consolidating the base
More state Democratic superdelegates are joining Barack Obama's parade, including former House Speaker Tom Foley and Reps. Jay Inslee and Norm Dicks, as the party rallies around its presumptive nominee. (Gregory Roberts, Post-Intelligencer)

Vancouver councilwoman wants to move up
Vancouver City Council member Jeanne Harris, a Democrat, filed Thursday for the Clark County commissioner seat held by Republican Marc Boldt. (Kathie Durbin, The Columbian)

Longtime acquaintance touts McCain’s integrity
Former Secretary of State Ralph Munro (R-Olympia) has known presumptive Republican presidential nominee John McCain since 2000, when his son George was an intern for the Arizona senator. At the time, Munro was leaning toward backing then-Governor George W. Bush for President when his son called him and said, "Dad, this guy is for real. You've got to meet him." (Bissell, PolitickerWA.com)

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