Slog - Comments on About Those Obama-Rossi Voters http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/about_those_obamarossi_voters Yesterday we asked the Sloggosphere for insight on this not-so-elusive voter, and a few of their stories are below. Folks fear Palin but tolerate Obama. Some think Rossi is a straight-shootin', calm guy, while Gregoire is feckless and reactionary. While these anecdotes give some insight to individuals, they don’t fully identify common threads among this slice of the electorate. My theory is many of Obama-Rossi voters are middle-aged male swing Democrats from the exurbs who want roads, but think Republicans are hurting the national economy. But we can’t be sure. I’ve got calls in to pollsters and will report back.... Copyright 2008 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:26:16 -0800 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 01:11:23 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Comment by Still voting for Gregoire Wow. This makes completely no sense. So far people say they like Obama for a few random reasons - a common thread is that they don't like Palin.

Now people are voting against Gregoire because of the Sonics? Didn't our city vote against spending tax dollars on pro-sports?

]]> Still voting for Gregoire http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/about_those_obamarossi_voters#c1151915 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/about_those_obamarossi_voters#c1151915 2008 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 21:33:35 -0800 Comment by guy "Choice issues on a state level are irrelevant."

Tell that to South Dakota.

]]> guy http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/about_those_obamarossi_voters#c1151920 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/about_those_obamarossi_voters#c1151920 2008 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 21:43:42 -0800 Comment by lol One would hope she learned her lesson from her horrible 2004 campaign, but apparently not.

]]> lol http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/about_those_obamarossi_voters#c1151976 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/about_those_obamarossi_voters#c1151976 2008 Sat, 27 Sep 2008 06:32:04 -0800 Comment by Vince Rossi a straight shooter? That's one of the dumbest things I've heard so far! Is that why he lists his party as GOP!?!

]]> Vince http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/about_those_obamarossi_voters#c1151998 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/about_those_obamarossi_voters#c1151998 2008 Sat, 27 Sep 2008 08:21:43 -0800 Comment by Ogre Mage It unfortunate that the Gov. race is so close because Gregoire has been our best governor since Dan Evans.




--Since 2005, Gregoire has provided health care coverage to more than 84,000 children with the goal of covering all kids by 2010.




--She has increased education funding by $900 per student at the K-12 level for smaller class sizes, higher teacher pay and to meet math and science standards.




--Gregoire passed the gay anti-discrimination bill after almost 30 years of trying and signed domestic partner legislation.




--Gov. Gregoire created the Puget Sound Partnership to clean up the Puget Sound. The Partnership works with businesses, communities, local elected officials and Tribes.




--Gregoire championed the "Climate Change, Green Jobs bill" to cut greenhouse gas emissions and provide more "green economy" jobs.




--Forbes Magazine recently ranked Washington as one of the Top 3 states to do business.




--During Gregoire's tenure the local economy added 200,000 jobs and WA exports doubled to $66 billion.




--With state funding and Gregoire's support, community colleges and vocation skill centers are expanding and improving buildings.

]]> Ogre Mage http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/about_those_obamarossi_voters#c1152219 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/09/about_those_obamarossi_voters#c1152219 2008 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 01:11:23 -0800