Gov. Inslee (D-WA) to Trump: 'Your resignation letter would be gratefully accepted'

[leftstreet]

June 1, 2017

Governor Jay Inslee says Washington state will continue to honor the goals of the Paris climate accord, despite President Trump's decision to withdraw from the international agreement to reduce global carbon emissions.

When asked what he'd like to say to President Trump, Governor Inslee replied:

"Your resignation letter would be gratefully accepted by an optimistic and innovative nation."

Inslee said Washington will continue to fight climate change on multiple fronts, including investing in clean energy technology and upholding a cap on carbon emissions.

http://kuow.org/post/gov-inslee-trump-your-resignation-letter-would-be-gratefully-accepted

[irisblue]

1. Gallons of aloe over here please!

That burn is serious.

[leftstreet]

2. LOL, no kidding! n/t

[forgotmylogin]

32. Breaking news:

[Dawson Leery]

3. President Jay Robert Inslee: 2021-2029

Please discuss.

[bagelsforbreakfast]

6. Seems cut out for the part! :) n/m

But maybe too smart for America?

[StevieM]

7. +1000!!!! I have been getting excited about an Inslee presidency for awhile now.

He is almost certainly going to be my guy in 2020, assuming that he runs.

[angrychair]

41. As a citizen of Washington

And a state employee, I like Inslee a lot.
I would like him more as a vocal advocate of Democratic policies and mentor to Democrats aspiring to public office. We need to rebuild our Party from the foundation up and recruiting some of the oldest candidates among us, be it Sanders, Inslee, Biden or Clinton, we need to look them to serve roles of mentors and advocates and pass the baton of office holder to the next generation.

[Initech]

43. I'd vote for him!

Anything is better than Orange Douchebag!

[roamer65]

4. I am guessing other governors are contacting him.

That statement sure sounds like it.

[Wounded Bear]

18. Yeah, CA, WA, and NY...

are working together on forming a group of states to do an end around of the Feds on climate change. I'd expect more states to join in as they ramp up.

There have been posts here about it. One in the Washington Group has a link to a local news item.

[furtheradu]

5. A HERO of mine, since the *years!

Love me some JAY INSLEE!!❤

[StevieM]

8. President-to-be Inslee, or at least I am hoping. (eom)

[furtheradu]

11. INSLEE - WATERS? -FRANKEN?

❤❤❤❤❤
Whutcha thinkin'?
LOVE ly to think about, this night. ❤

[StevieM]

19. I guess it would be a bit ridiculous to say "it's too soon to be thinking about running-mates" given

that I am already rallying around a nominee.

Maybe Senator Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada? Or one of the Democrats who we will hopefully elect as senator and governor of Nevada next year? Or Representative Ben Ray Lujan of New Mexico? Or his cousin Representative Michelle Lujan Grisham, who will likely be elected governor of New Mexico next year?

I like the idea of picking someone from the interior west, preferably a state in the desert. I want to make a strong play for Arizona, and maybe that would help.

[furtheradu]

21. NUTHIN ridiculous at this point! ❤

It is so nice, on this night, to think of great DEMS in our future.

[StevieM]

9. I am really hoping that he runs for president in 2020.

I would love for him to lead our country.

[napi21]

10. What do you suppose the WH jack ass will do if a lot of Governors do the same. It's already

California and Washington, but I can see a number of other states will do the same!
That means the JA can't control them, and he HATES THAT!

[leftstreet]

12. It's already starting

(CNN)President Donald Trump's announcement Thursday that the United States was withdrawing from the Paris climate accord was met with defiance from governors and dozens of mayors who vowed to continue to honor the goals of the accord to reduce global warming.
States

Governors who have proclaimed their continued support for the accord include:
-- Charlie Baker, Massachusetts
-- Jerry Brown, California
-- Kate Brown, Oregon
-- Andrew Cuomo, New York
-- John Hickenlooper, Colorado
-- David Y. Ige, Hawaii
-- Jay Inslee, Washington
-- Dannel P. Malloy, Connecticut
-- Terry McAuliffe, Virginia
-- Gina M. Raimondo, Rhode Island

http://www.cnn.com/2017/06/01/us/trump-climate-deal-cities-states-defying/

[napi21]

16. OHHH! So 10 have akready guveb him the middle finger. GREAT! I HOPE the list keeps growing.

Negate what power he thought he had!

[calimary]

20. There's my governor!

Love you, Jerry Brown! I've loved him through all four terms (the first two, years ago, and the last two most recently).

[Kittycow]

29. Mine is Kate Brown !

I've also loved Jerry Brown since the days when he was dating Linda Ronstadt so it's been a while

[calimary]

37. You and me both, my friend!

It was just another reason (of several hundred) to be jealous of Linda Ronstadt, as I recall! Every guy I knew was in love with her, and every girl I knew wanted to BE her (myself included).

[Kittycow]

39. Jerry Brown was ahead of his time back then.

I was just watching a vintage Johnny Carson show on classic TV and he was making jokes about Jerry Brown's hippie food. It really brought back a lot of memories how progressive Jerry Brown was in his overall views. .

[gratuitous]

13. I'm glad Inslee said "innovative"

President Trump's rhetoric and proposals have all been defeatist, as if the United States no longer has any new ideas. Trump's ideas and goals are coal, oil, steam, and buggy whips.

[FuzzyRabbit]

24. Trump thinks it's still the 1950s.

I am about the same age as Trump and I remember the 1950s very well. His ideas about the US place in the world, energy (coal and oil are the future), race (whites are superior in every way), and just about everything else are the conventional wisdom from the 1950s.

The rest of the world moved on. Trump did not.

[Kittycow]

30. And women are objects, as well.

[leftstreet]

35. +1

How true!

[Mme. Defarge]

14. I think I'm in love -

Vive l'amour!

[orangecrush]

15. Gratefully accepted

By thinking, patriotic citizens everywhere.

[liberalmuse]

17. Proud to live here.

And proud of our Governor. I remember seeing him at a rally years ago when I first moved here. He was just a Congressman then. He's a straight up guy. I need hope right now, and this gives me hope. All you good people fighting the good fight gives me hope.

[chwaliszewski]

27. I'm also a proud Washingtonian!

My wife & two daughters moved to Camas from Dallas, TX back in '06. So glad we did.

[liberalmuse]

34. Nice to meet you!

I also moved here in '06. From UT. I love knowing most of our reps will do the right thing.

[Lyricalinklines]

22. Proud Washingtonian here as well.

I like his style and his forthright manner. Eastern Washington can't stand him, and that's part for the course as it's pretty much red. Major amounts of money spent in Eastern Washington to turn it red over the last 2+ decades.

I vote Inslee for consideration, absolutely!

[triron]

23. I won't say what I think needs to happen.

[FuzzyRabbit]

25. I think Inslee would make a fine president.

I remember seeing him standing alone on the street corner of NE 125th and Aurora Ave in north Seattle, holding his campaign sign, when he first ran for congress. He has always been a straight shooter and thoughtful legislator and governor.

[leftstreet]

40. ...

I know what you were doing there!

[Scurrilous]

26. K&R

[oswaldactedalone]

28. Terrific Response

[AllaN01Bear]

31. quick: get the iodine . the hot water bottle !!!!

zing!!

[Doreen]

33. Yup, I knew there was a reason I always vote for him.

[Aristus]

36. THAT'S MY GOVERNOR!

[ismnotwasm]

38. I love my Governor!

[xxqqqzme]

42. Going to have

to put Inslee on my radar. I need to read more about him. Jerry Brown is beyond running but it does seems as though king con is giving him renewed energy.

[bucolic_frolic]

44. This national dialogue is becoming hostile and toxic to the 45 Administration

Good news! They can't get everything moving in their direction if large numbers
of citizens, important people and officials, and elements of the press are
working against them.

This is part of the resistance. These techniques are working.