gubernatorial race

Eric Earling over at Sound Politics has a fascinating take on what fundraising really means. Seems Dino Rossi needed a little pep talk after being beaten, handily and consistently, by Governor Chris Gregoire in the money take.

In his latest campaign video, Republican candidate Dino Rossi is, OMG, not wearing a seatbelt! Which is illegal, and dangerous, but also about as interesting as the fact that Governor Gregoire’s campaign bus had Oregon plates.

Despite the ground game advantages, the time when a union could swing an election has long passed, although the historical party split remains. Democrats get endorsements in exchange for sending their campaign work to union shops, and Republicans get to rail against unions.

Senate Majority Leader Lisa Brown is looking to hire a surrogate to increase her name recognition on the Westside of the mountains. The Spokane lawmaker’s name has been floated for governor for many years, but she lacks the roots in Western Washington that any candidate for governor needs to win.

Longtime AP writer Dave Ammons is swtching sides, taking his thorough understanding of all things Olympia across the street into Secretary of State Sam Reed's office. It's a bit of an adjustment when hacks and flacks switch sides, but Reed is lucky to have him and we wish Ammons all the best.  read more »