Gregoire: Where's the change?

Governor Gregoire moves the dotted line Dino Rossi has tried to draw between himself and Obama, right back where it belongs, between Rossi and President Bush. She argues that Obama's "change" is not the type of change that Dino Rossi has planned for Washington State.

Here's an excerpt from Gregoire's article in the Daily Kos:

George Bush brought us eight years of failed policies that have hurt our nation and communities. He slashed healthcare for children, opposed safeguards for our air and water, denied the existence of global warming, opposed comprehensive stem cell research and put special interests ahead of our interests.

With a record like that, it’s not surprising that times are tough and a message of "change" is resonating with voters. It’s also not surprising that Republicans all over the nation and up and down the ticket are co-opting this message.

If you support Obama/Rossi, you haven't been paying attention. All change is not equal:

Take my Republican opponent, Dino Rossi. He opposes comprehensive stem cell research, a woman’s right to choose, safeguards for our air and water, and puts special interests ahead of our interests. As chair of the state Senate’s budget committee, he slashed healthcare for children.

Barak Obama is an exciting candidate who understands Gregoire's push for a green economy and better healthcare for children, protection of the environment and of a women's right to choose. Gregoire caucused for Obama in the primary, honored him at the Democratic National Convention and is a proud supporter of his vision for America. If elected, Obama will enact some of the policies that Gregoire has already brought to our state. Gregoire has already brought change to Washington.