I don't think this was commented on anywhere else in the local press, but did anybody else notice that near the beginning of his speech the other day on energy security, President Obama made a point of giving a shout-out to Rep. Jay Insee?

A couple of great members of Congress — Congressman Jay Inslee of Washington. Where’s Jay? There he is over there.

Why did President Obama make a point of giving a shout-out to Rep. Inslee? Because Rep. Inslee is acknowledged as a leader in Congress on energy issues. You know, acknowledged by just about everyone except, apparently, his home state press.