Rossi Folds
Dino Rossi will not appeal the court decision upholding the Washington Gubernatorial election of 2004. This is a good move on the part of Rossi in spite of the fighting spirit of many people in the state.
First of all, the court challenge was unwinable with the current state laws. The Republicans did manage to showcase the at-best incompetence in King County and the terrible way the election was handled. There was almost no chance of the election being set aside but the citizens of the state saw Rossi make a good fight and bow out gracefully.
Second, it will leave some fire in the bellies of many people throughout the state which can be turned towards election reform initiatives, county realignment, and ousting the King County political machine.
When the next election roles around King County residents will remember who lied, who covered up, and who was responsible for this fiasco. The Democrats won't be able to survive this win.
Via SoundPolitics