Primary Potpourri

Daniel Kirkdorffer over at On the Road to 2008 reports on the Survey USA poll highlighting 2nd CD Congressman Rick Larsen’s respectable 58%-35% lead over Dead-eye Dick’s good buddy Doug Roulstone; or, as I prefer to call him, “the guy that volunteered to lose to Rick this year.” (I intend to speak to this poll in more detail shortly)

Daniel goes on to speculate (and I agree) that the republicans will soon redirect most of their attention away from this “race” and focus even more of their attention on their highly vulnerable 8th and 5th CD incumbents, Dave Reichert and Cathy McMorris, respectively. 1st term congressman Reichert is being challenged by former Microsoft manager and "Netroots endorsed" powerhouse Darcy Burner while the other freshman (and current occupant of Tom Foley’s seat) Cathy McMorris is starting to feel the heat from the surging campaign of Peter Goldmark . By the way, if you were inclined to throw a few bucks toward Burner or Goldmark, you may do so by clicking on the “Act Blue” link on this Blog.

I would suggest however, especially to those of you in Washington State, if you were considering where you might send those pre-primary contributions, you might consider supporting or even boosting your support for two of Snohomish County's endorsed candidates who have strong primary opponents to overcome before they may start working toward their November challenges. Lillian Kaufer, candidate for State Senate in the 44th LD and Eric Teegarden, candidate for Snohomish County PUD Commissioner, both face tough primary opponents and are deserving of the support of their fellow Washington State Democrats. Even with ballots already having been mailed out (and many having been cast) there is still time to reach those remaining “undecideds” or simply the procrastinators amongst us. Your contribution could make all the difference.

Peace,
Chad (The Left) Shue