June 26, 2008 - 12:52pm
Rossi explores identity politics
By Wally EdgeThis just in - Dino Rossi might be Italian. But not in the swarthy, cosa nostra, mafioso way. Which isn't what people should think of when they think of Italians anyway because that would be racist. Think of gelato instead.
Rossi, who also claims Native American heritage but does not discuss whether that allows him to dip into to casino cash, is considered mostly Italian-American. At least by Italian-Americans. And the Italian-Americans, who have a private club that writes strongy-worded letters, are all upset about a video that used The Sopranos theme song as the soundtrack to information about Rossi's ties to the BIAW.
PolitickerWA's Bryan Bissell has it all here.
We think The Sopranos was probably more popular than Rossi, and he should use whatever connections he has to get the votes he needs to win.
The Republican party, or rather the GOP, is just like one big family.
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