Heir Apparent
State Sen. Pat Thibadeau just announced she will not seek re-election, effectively ceding her seat to state Rep. Ed Murray (D-43), the only Democrat running to represent the solidly Democratic district. The Times has the story here.
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personally, i'm not sure i buy the line about it "not being about pat", but i'm glad to see her go.
ed will get way more done and she can retire in bureaucratic oblivion somewhere in olympia. its a win-win.
Now the 43rd will have a senator who does more than take up space.
like she had a choice ...
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Statement from Representative Ed Murray on the Announced Retirement of Senator Pat Thibaudeau.
SEATTLE: Following today’s news that State Senator Pat Thibaudeau has announced that she will not seek re-election to the State Senate, and last week’s announcement that she will pursue a new opportunity as Co-Chair of a Governor-appointed Health Care Commission, Representative Ed Murray offered the following statement:
“I am grateful for Pat’s years of service to the district, the people of Washington, and her commitment to the issues. I wish her well and look forward to working with Pat in her new capacity on the Governor’s Health Care Commission.
“As I said when entering the race, this was not about Pat—it was about issues I felt strongly about. I congratulate her as she begins a new chapter in her career of public service.”