
Rossi starts in an easy manner
Republican contender Dino Rossi takes a critical stance but avoids much mention of Sen. Patty Murray.
Republican contender Dino Rossi takes a critical stance but avoids much mention of Sen. Patty Murray.
Former Gov. John Kitzhaber is trying for an encore, against a more liberal Democrat. On the Republican side, charismatic Trailblazer star Charles Dudley is battling a more conservative, ho-hum businessman.
* State of Washington [http://www.secstate.wa.gov/elections/] * Proposition 1 three-county totals [http://vote.wa.gov/elections/WEI/Results_Prop1.aspx] * King County [http://www.metrokc.gov/elections/200711/results.asp] * Pierce County [http://www.piercecountywa.org/pc/abtus/ourorg/aud/elec
The state has a progressive reputation but voters have repeatedly rejected an income tax. Their concerns about a "camel's nose" have to be addressed during the campaign.
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