Schrier (D) wins competitive WA 8th District race over Rossi (R)

[FuzzyRabbit]

Democrat Kim Schrier beat Republican Dino Rossi for the 8th Congressional District after a second round of election results were released Wednesday.

https://www.king5.com/article/news/politics/kim-schrier-wins-competitive-8th-district-race-over-dino-rossi/281-605786991

[KT2000]

1. Good !!

The thought of tea-party Rossi going to Washington was too sickening.

[Wellstone ruled]

2. This is a Way to Go .

Another one bites the dust.

[Cha]

3. Didn't Dino run for Gov once?

Congrats to Kim Schrier

[ismnotwasm]

5. Yes

Such a slimy dude

[Cha]

6. Thanks, ismnotwasm.. his name

sounded quite familiar.. not in a good way.

[liberalmuse]

10. He runs all the damn time.

And mostly loses. I do know a coworker I had years ago (the one who used the word, "Illegals" a lot) liked him. He's a complete slimeball.

[StevieM]

11. Twice. (eom)

[Cha]

14. Oh wow.. twice! So glad he lost.

[grantcart]

12. Lost by a 100 votes in 2004 in the closest gubernatorial election in US history.

The initial vote had Rossi ahead by 233 votes

Some additional ballots were found and the Republican Secretary of State was under hourly calls from Rove at the WH to disallow the votes and there was arguments on both sides. He decided that the votes were legitimate and after THREE recounts Rossi was found to have lost by 133 votes.

That Republican Secretary of State was Sam Reed, a family/church friend from childhood. Haven't seen him in 40 years but it's why I say all Republicans are not evil.

He was honored by numerous civic groups including the Secretary of State Association.

Dino Rossi was appointed to a couple interim state legislative offices but has never won any of the numerous races he has run in. He deserves a participation ribbon.

[Cha]

13. omg.. now I remember

the close call we had!

Wow.. 14 years ago.. that made an impression somewhere in the deep recesses.

Thanks for all the history, grant

[kurtcagle]

16. Sam Reed

wasn't a saint, but overall he was not a bad SoS; he had integrity.

My wife met Kim Schrier when she was canvassing during the primaries. Incredible woman and I am so glad to see her get elected.

[pnwmom]

17. YES! He's the example I use all the time when I think of good Republicans.

He acted with integrity, in a nonpartisan manner.

[ismnotwasm]

4. This was especially delicious because Rossi is a rat fink

And ran a disgusting campaign. At any rate, I had expected him to win because it’s a district that’s been red since it’s inception. One of my favorite wins of the night

[Cha]

7. omg.. If this all doesn't just

smack of BLUE WAVE!

I bet Dino thought he was so safe for the win.

[thinkingagain]

8. Yes!!!

Never liked Him EVER!

[regnaD kciN]

9. Strictly speaking, ONE local station has called the race...

Everyone else is waiting for more results. There’s been no concession from Rossi, nor has Schrier claimed victory.

Nonetheless, the trends are encouraging. As a long-time resident of WA-8, it would be a relief to have the district turn blue for the first time ever.

[regnaD kciN]

15. UPDATE: Rossi has now conceded...

...via Twitter, as befits a Trumper.

WE FINALLY FLIPPED OUR DISTRICT!!!

[pnwmom]

18. No more Reichert! The party knew what it was doing when it put its backing behind Schrier.

She was a great candidate and I'm sure she'll be a great Rep.