BELLEVUE, WA – In case you missed it, for nearly a decade the Washington State Debate Coalition (WSDC), founded by the Seattle CityClub, has been partnering with broadcast, digital and print media platforms to host debates for many statewide offices including Governor. The WSDC had scheduled a debate for Governor between Dave Reichert and Bob Ferguson to take place at Central Washington University on October 11. Sadly, it has been canceled because Ferguson refused to participate last night….
The Status Quo is Failing to Protect Washingtonians
BELLEVUE, WA – Late yesterday, a suspect was arrested in connection to a carjacking that led to the horrific and senseless murder of an 80-year-old dogwalker and stabbing her dog to death. As noted by gubernatorial nominee Dave Reichert, these stories have become too frequent as years of unchecked lawlessness and tying the hands of law enforcement have contributed to getting us to this point. Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Justice announced the creation of a…
Bob Ferguson Claims He Protects Washingtonians from Violent Sexual Crimes. He is Lying.
BELLEVUE, WA – Over the weekend, the Seattle Times published an investigative report that found 1 in 4 “sexually violent predators” in the state of Washington that were committed and released under the nation’s first program to rehabilitate such criminals went on to commit new crimes. Twenty-five. Percent. One in 7 of the predators released have gone on to commit serious crimes with half involving sexual violence. One such violent criminal was released due to the recommendation…
Reichert Releases 9-1-1 Blueprint on Cost of Living and New Ad on Making Washington More Affordable
BELLEVUE, WA – Washington gubernatorial candidate Dave Reichert released his 9-1-1 Blueprint to tackle the state’s out-of-control cost of living today as well as a new ad on the topic that began airing statewide this week. According to the Council for Community and Economic Research’s Cost of Living Index, the state of Washington’s cost of living is 17 percent higher than the national average. Additionally, the cost of basic necessities in Washington is 13 percent higher than the national…
ICMYI: Ferguson Called Out for Misleading Voters on Abortion
BELLEVUE, WA – Bob Ferguson is being called out for misleading voters about Dave Reichert’s abortion record and stance in a new piece published today. Southeast Politics calls an ad released last week by the Ferguson campaign a “disservice to voters,” saying it is “lacking the critical context” and that the votes referenced “don’t do what the ad purports they do.” The piece also questions why local media isn’t fact checking Ferguson’s misleading ad. Due to the…
Dave Reichert Statement on Suspension of Intake at Two Juvenile Rehab Facilities
BELLEVUE, WA – Washington gubernatorial candidate Dave Reichert released the following statement today on the announcement that the state has suspended intakes at two juvenile rehab facilities: “It is irresponsible and unthinkable that the state is not placing juveniles convicted for crimes, including violent crimes, into facilities to serve their sentences. This decision puts our public safety at risk and is deeply unfair to the victims of these offenders but shouldn’t surprise anyone. This state, for too long, has…
Dave Reichert Ends Momentous June by Beating Bob Ferguson in Fundraising for First Time
BELLEVUE, WA – Dave Reichert raised nearly $562,000 for his campaign in June, raising more than his likely general election opponent, Bob Ferguson, for the month. This is the first time the Reichert campaign has outraised the Ferguson campaign and it caps off a momentous month for the Reichert campaign. Ferguson’s no good, very bad June started at the beginning of the month. Just days after USA Today named Washington’s gubernatorial race one of the three races for…
Dave Reichert Accepts Invitations for General Election Debates in Seattle and Spokane
BELLEVUE, WA – Dave Reichert announced today that he has accepted two invitations to debate Bob Ferguson, his likely general election opponent, in September. The first debate will be held on September 10 at King 5’s studio in Seattle and will be hosted by King 5, KREM, Seattle Times, and El Sol de Yakima. It will air statewide on the debate partners’ television stations and digital platforms. The second debate will be held on September 18 and will…
Reichert Campaign to Air Ad During Presidential Debate
Dave Reichert’s campaign for governor will air its first ad, titled “Accountable,” on television during the first presidential debate tonight. The ad opens with Reichert detailing his 33-year career in law enforcement, which includes 8 years as King County Sheriff, where he arrested rioters and violent criminals such as rapists and mass murderers, before questioning why Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson, who has been the state’s top cop for nearly 12 years, believes he deserves a promotion as crime…
ICYMI: Cook Political Report moves Washington’s Gov race toward Republicans
In case you missed it, Cook Political Report moved Washington state’s gubernatorial race toward Republicans, making it the third national media outlet in recent weeks to recognize how competitive the race has become. “Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee announced last year he wouldn’t seek an unprecedented fourth term, and in a presidential cycle in a state President Joe Biden carried by 19 points, this shouldn’t be a headache for Democrats,” Cook’s Jessica Taylor writes. “But that changed when Republicans landed a top-tier…