Signs of improper campaigning in McKenna files....

[rsmith6621]

http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Signs-of-improper-campaigning-in-McKenna-files-152314065.html

SEATTLE (AP) - Using a fax machine and letterhead from the King County Council in April 2002, the office of then-Councilman Rob McKenna sent off an invitation to the U.S. secretary of the interior.

McKenna, listed as the sender on both the fax cover page and underlying note, requested on behalf of the Washington State Republican Party that the Cabinet leader speak at the party's annual convention. It was a political memo that may have placed McKenna's office afoul of state or county ethics laws, which bar the use of government facilities for "personal convenience" and political campaigns.

An Associated Press review of thousands of pages of official McKenna documents stored at the King County Archives identified hundreds of records that have no place in government files: fundraising lists, candidate strategy ideas, a voided campaign check and a packet titled "Rob McKenna For Attorney General." And there are strong indications that McKenna himself was at least aware of how his District 6 office mixed campaign and government documents.

[marlakay]

1. I hope this comes out stronger

I am in WA state and so far it has been looking like he might win. Until the lawsuit about healthcare he has very smartly tried to stay non partisan in this state or very moderate until last few years. The dems will vote for Inslee but I am concerned about the independents in the state.

[freeplessinseattle]

2. yep, I'm pretty worried, too. Absolutely can't stand him, but love Inslee

if I was religious I'd pray....but a lot can happen in the next months! Hopefully.

[marlakay]

3. It's a strange election this time

I live over the mountains in Leavenworth and Wenatchee town I shop at is almost pure red. Last 3 elections tons of Bush and McCain signs. This time driving through yesterday only a few local ones, not one for Romney, for gov either.

I have no idea what is going to happen in this state.