Dino Rossi concedes governor's race
An excerpt from his midday statement:
That might be a believable statement if Dino had never run for office before, but he has - both successfully and unsuccessfully for Legislature.
Rossi also (weakly) congratulated his Democratic opponent, saying, "Our state faces some difficult times ahead and I wish Christine Gregoire the best of luck in seeing Washington state through these challenges."
So ends the 2008 gubernatorial contest. Now, we move forward as a state.
I first ran for governor in 2003, not because I wanted a political career, but because I wanted to fix some problems in our state. I was happy before I got into politics and I will be happy after. After a long and grueling year on the campaign trail, I look forward to spending time at home with my family.Didn't want a political career? Really?
Finally, and most importantly, I want to thank our friends, family and supporters. These two campaigns have not been easy on me or the Rossi family. But we have been lifted up by your prayers, your donations and your support.
That might be a believable statement if Dino had never run for office before, but he has - both successfully and unsuccessfully for Legislature.
Rossi also (weakly) congratulated his Democratic opponent, saying, "Our state faces some difficult times ahead and I wish Christine Gregoire the best of luck in seeing Washington state through these challenges."
So ends the 2008 gubernatorial contest. Now, we move forward as a state.
# Posted by Andrew : 3:14 PM
Comments:
Dino Rossi did not concede with the grace we expect from true public servants. "Good luck" is weak and ab-
sent of the eloquence Senator McCain
exhibited in his speech, which aptly and respectfully spoke of the need to join all forces to support the health and welfare of our country as a united people. It's unfortunate.
Monica-Los Angeles
Rossi should have learned that Washington state is blue and does not condone the Karl Rove style of filthy campaigning so favored in the ultra-conservative states!
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