Washington 04
Maybe a Bellwether, Maybe the Difference


There are some great numbers coming out of Wa 04,currently held by Tom Delay hangaround Doc Randall. Things look good for Richard Wright at the moment and with six weeks left to go in the campaign. Wa 04 is interesting for a couple of reasons (not the least of which is both my and myself are fans of the area--the Yakima Valley is beautiful with,according to the Chamber of Commerce 300 days of sun a year. I believe it. Its also damn cold at night out on the Yakima Firing Center Ranges,another reason why I am familiar with the area. The Valley is dotted with wineries,brew pubs and scenery and has an awful lot to offer as a good place to be. Just my opinion),given that a while back it was an oasis of red in Washingtons blue coloring.

It is the sort of district that has turned sour for the GOP. They dot the country and it will take at least 15 of them to turn over to the Democrats in order for there to be a change in control of the House of Representitives come November. Where 04 gets interesting is that as polls close across the country in various time zones and votes are (somewhat)counted it could well be that a final decision as to who will win control will not have been decided. We know most districts in Wa will go blue. No surprises there. But 04 could be the surprise. A win here will mean two things,one,there was indeed a 'blue tide'. Two,it is quite likely that Wa 04 will be one of the districts that push the Democrats over the top.

This one merits a good look. And a whole lot of hard work from Democrats in 04. This district could make a differance.







Northwest Progressive Institute: WA-04 ripe for the picking