We looked at our vote-by-mail ballot yesterday and realized that there was a race on for lieutenant governor. Not only that, but we realized that there is, in fact, a lieutenant governor.
Washington Lt. Governor Brad Owen will be knighted by the King of Spain this April 2 in a ceremony in Washington, D.C. One of Owen's aides, Antonio Sanchez, will also receive the distinction. read more »
Mulick is reporting that Seattle attorney Marcia McCraw has filed papers to challenge Lt. Governor Brad Owen this fall. McCraw is currently Owen's only challenger for ther position. read more »
"At the end of the day, his vote will be based on the provisions of the bailout itself, not extra items added to it. If the bailout provisions he voted against on Monday remain the same, it’s fair to expect his vote to be the same."
- Will Marlow, spokesman for U.S. Rep. Doc Hastings (R), on Hastings' voting plans for the new Senate-backed version of the financial industry aid plan.