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Monday, August 31, 2009

Politics The Company They Keep

Posted by Dominic Holden on Mon, Aug 31, 2009 at 12:27 PM

Dow Constantine, who wants to be the next King County Executive, just secured the endorsement of Democrats Governor Christine Gregoire, Lands Commissioner Peter Goldmark, State Treasurer Jim McIntire, and Insurance Commissioner Mike Kriedler. Last week he got the blessing from both senators and several congressmen—all Democrats.

So "nonpartisan" Susan Hutchison will have to rack up some Democratic endorsement to convince voters that she's actually a nonpartisan candidate for King County Executive. Right now she's got one Democrat—technically, but a teabagger—State Auditor Brian Sonntag. She also has the endorsement of a Democrat who left Congress 20 years ago. But Hutchison, and the people and politicians she has surrounded herself with for years, are Republicans.

Constantine is totally partisan in his support—the members of his cadre are Democrats, like him—but so are the overwhelming majority of voters in King County. And he never tried to pretend he wasn't.

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ah...
Dom sucking on the non-partisan dick again-
he can never get enough!

Posted by suckit on August 31, 2009 at 12:36 PM

The more you promote Dow Constantine, the more we will consider voting for Susan! Keep it up.

Posted by Dick on August 31, 2009 at 12:43 PM

Dow Constantine is a great choice for King County as we move through these troubled times. Dow will give us the courage to make the tough sacrifices and provide the leadership we need for today's King County.

Dow protects the progressive values of our region. Susan Cuntchinson represents the backward and barbaric values of the other side of the Cascades.

Posted by Cato the Younger Younger on August 31, 2009 at 1:10 PM

hey Dick, who is "we"?

Posted by howie in seattle on August 31, 2009 at 1:16 PM

@4 - he's referring to the ever shrinking pool of anti-tax anti-evolution anti-America Tin Hat Birther Brigade members.

Posted by Will in Seattle

on August 31, 2009 at 1:58 PM

5 the ever shrinking pool that sank single-payer right out from under your ass, willie

Posted by kiss it (goodbye) on August 31, 2009 at 2:02 PM

Vote for more of the same, 'cause we're doing so great!

Posted by Reader1 on August 31, 2009 at 2:27 PM

@7 - Wasn't that the McCain rallying cry?

Posted by Donolectic on August 31, 2009 at 2:36 PM

Can we STOP feeding the unregistered trolls? If they don't have the balls to sign up then their comments are really not worthy of listening to nor should their votes be counted.

Posted by Cato the Younger Younger on August 31, 2009 at 3:03 PM