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2012 / Election Elway: Democrats Lead in All Statewide Executive Races
Posted by Goldy on Fri, Sep 14, 2012 at 5:36 PM
As has been reported elsewhere, a new Elway Poll confirms a small but consistent 44-41 lead for Democrat Jay Inslee over Republican Rob McKenna in Washington's gubernatorial race, largely due to a 19 point gender gap. But perhaps more interesting is that Democrats are leading up and down the ticket, including races for open seats for attorney general and secretary of state, offices currently held by Republicans.
In the secretary of state's race, Democrat Kathleen Drew leads Republican (and putative frontrunner) Kim Wyman 40-32, while Democrat Bob Ferguson has jumped ahead of Republican crown prince Reagan Dunn by an inexplicable 40-27 margin.
In other races, Democrat Troy Kelley leads Republican James Watkins 36-27 for the open state auditor seat, Democratic incumbent Peter Goldmark leads Republican Clint Didier 39-29 in the race for lands commissioner, and sorta-Democrat Brad Owen leads sorta-Republican Bill Finkbeiner for Lt. Governor, 43-27. Elway apparently did poll the races for state treasurer and insurance commissioner because, really, why bother? The incumbent Democrats will win both against token opposition.
Of course, it's only a poll, and the election is still 8 weeks away. But the Republican brand doesn't seem to be doing too well at the moment.
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I sure hope there's a Poll #2 being released tomorrow or Sunday with Referendum and Initiative results!
Goldy, don't you have inside connections????
Goldy, don't you have inside connections????
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:) This makes me happy. It shouldn't because most issues shouldn't be polarized but in the current state of two party politics the Democrats are by far the logical/ethical choice for the society now and for the future.
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We're too busy making money on the stock market.
If the rally keeps up, you Democrats can run the government and keep the riff raff off our backs while we sock it away.
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Bailo forgets the narrative once again. That would be the one where evil 'tax-and-spend liberals' take all the money he imagines he's made with his, ahem, 'high-power wheeling and dealing'.
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If it really is a brand-aversion effect, it should carry over to congressional and state lege races - maybe even to court races (which are not identified by party, but determined voters can figure out who's what).
Sadly, Eyman's Giant Norquistian Tax Hammer looks like it's going to pass by a huge margin.
In news from beyond our borders, Michelle Bachmann might be in a tight race in her Minnesota congressional district ... and challenger Rob Zerban may be gaining on Paul Ryan in his House race.
Sadly, Eyman's Giant Norquistian Tax Hammer looks like it's going to pass by a huge margin.
In news from beyond our borders, Michelle Bachmann might be in a tight race in her Minnesota congressional district ... and challenger Rob Zerban may be gaining on Paul Ryan in his House race.
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Beggar's description
Of what I've been missing
Exploit your position
Don't think I didn't listen
Hey I hope you're feeling
A little better now
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grt_iG8kz…
Of what I've been missing
Exploit your position
Don't think I didn't listen
Hey I hope you're feeling
A little better now
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grt_iG8kz…
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At the federal level, our President and Veep run on the same ticket. This is because they need to act as a team, in case the Prez becomes incapacitated temporarily or permanently, and the Veep needs to step in.
but at the State level, our Governor and Lieutenant Governor run separately.
why?
but at the State level, our Governor and Lieutenant Governor run separately.
why?
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Goldy, you've redeemed yourself. You're my favorite journalist again. Everyone, tell everyone you know to never vote for a single Republican ever again!!! Especially Governor, Attorney General, and Secretary of State, since these are the trickster politicians that will kick hundreds of thousands of eligible American citizens off voter rolls to steal elections. It's Jay Inslee, Brad Owen, Bob Ferguson, Kathleen Drew, Troy Kelley all the way. Don't trust any Republican. They're dying to deploy their Southern strategy of racism and voter suppression in our own backyard.
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@3: You know what? I'll take that deal. Republicans can go tend to their private businesses and stock portfolios and leave the public sector to the rest of us. Sounds great to me. :)
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I bet Mr Finkbeiner is regretting his decision to cast his lot with the Republican brand. He could have sewn up the Lt Gov race if he had run as a Dem. totally
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I hope the underfunded fire departments in Colorado can show Americans what happened when Tea Party Small Government Policies come into existence.
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Yes Bailo, keep making money on that economy our socialist muslim president is running into the ground.
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Jackseattle: Don't be fooled by Bill "The Fink" Finkbeiner. He has no regrets casting his lot with the Republicans. He IS the epitome of the Republican, and all the shadiness that comes with it. Are you gonna vote for Reagan Dunn because he suddenly had a revelation that he is pro-gay marriage? No, because you would correctly see that Reagan, like Mittens Romnibus, will say and do anything to get that slightest sliver of political edge. Are you gonna suddenly fall in love David Koch of the Koch Brothers because he is "pro-gay marriage?" No, because you know that's just a talking point to get him out of hot water over all their fucked up corruption and stealing of elections. The Fink, facing tough election from Eric Oemig, suddenly finds revelation that he is pro-gay marriage. Heard that song and dance before.
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@14: and we should vote for Owen because...? Owen is no more a supporter of the Dem economic agenda than he is the Dem social agenda. I couldn't care less whether Finkbeiner cast his deciding vote for the anti discrimination law because he genuinely believed in it (which I think is the case) or because he was getting pressure from the district. If you want to vote for the liberal in the Lt Gov's race your best bet is Finkbeiner. Not one person has been able to give me one good reason to vote for Owen.
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PoliGeek, here's a reason: how about the fact that the Lieutenant Governor, despite being fucking irrelevant most of the time, actually casts votes in Olympia during ties? We haven't had many ties before. But expect more next year when more Tea Party Republicans win leg seats this year. While we're patting ourselves on the back and popping open the champagne, these Republicans are quietly working to win state seats. Brad Owen doesn't share all our agenda, but he's a known quantity and a friend to Democrats. Just ask Gregoire, Inslee, Murray, Cantwell who they would prefer to have as Lieutenant Governor. You need to understand that this is a team sport, and the REPUBLICANS ARE NOT OUR FUCKING FRIENDS. If the Fink squeezes by a win when his R friends lose, he'll become the new best of Koch Brothers. And the Fink you think you know will not be the FINK of 2013. Wake up to what this game is all about, man.
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