I grew up in Tom Foley land and it was amazing to have our off the beaten path little backwater represented by the man 3rd in line for the presidency. Then they ousted him in favor of George Nethercutt, mostly running on that whole term limits thing. brilliant. Of course Nethercutt went on to break his promise to limit his own terms. Basically, i have no faith in the 5th (or any district with a similarly high Granny's Buffet per person ratio). Spokane and it's surrounding areas are Red Red Red. When the voters out there hear Rancher, and Democrat in the same sentence, they are going to think one thing... Brokeback Mountain.

WTF!! Goldmark IS going to run?? We had heard he was out. If Pelz had anything to do with that I take back everything I ever said bad about him... well, I never said anything bad but I plugged Ruderman. Josh, thanks for the info. Tell me everything!

I personally know many Democrats in eastern WA. Spokane's 3rd Leg. Dist. often has one of the highest Democratic percentages in the state. Ten minutes outside the city it is a different story.

Good news about Goldmark - he is a first rate candidate!

Well done - Peltz et al.

The ranching family thing is the BEST resume in that area. In the older days - the land owner families had all the clout. Some vestige of that still today. Lots of honor and values attached - hard working, grounded, beating nature itself, etc.

And it helps that Mc Morris is a brainless speaking points, far far right nut job. Former bad bad legislatue career.

And may be somewht vulnerable in this year.

Send Goldmark some money. Logshot, but keeps the R's busy. Three cheers..... looking better every day.

I grew up in Okanaogan and the Goldmarks (due to a tragic murder) weren't that involved in the public life. They withdrew and in most recent years are known for the accomplishments of their children in high school sports.

Judgement will be passed on the family, not the person.

Bakan says "And it helps that
McMorris is a brainless speaking points, far far right nut job. Former bad bad legislatue career."

Whether you like her or not she's hardly brainless or a nut job. Unless you consider all non-lefties brainless or nut jobs. She had a solid, and meaningful legislative career pushing sensible conservative positions. That's why she won the first time and why she's likely to win again. On the IQ scale you can rest assured McMorris can run circles around Murray or Cantwell, if that mattered, which it doesn't. But, keep up your Lefties-smart, conservatives-dumb posturing if it makes you feel superior.

Barchester - I think you voted for her. You get what you deserve if you did.

She is a far right winger. I have some repect for the ordinary conservative. Those like her who go off the wall with anit- gay stuff and all that other extremist stuff -- well, I think they are bain dead.

As a comparison, Lisa Brown, she ain't. Will Mc Morris keep her seat - good chance. BUT at least it is a race.