Gov. Gregoire of Washington: My attorney general does not represent me

[Newsjock]

Source: The Stranger

Following on Dwight Pelz's harsh response to Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna's attack on the new health care reform bill, Gov. Christine Gregoire says, in a statement just released by her office:

I’m disappointed that the Attorney General would participate in a lawsuit to repeal a law that would help 1.5 million Washingtonians get access to affordable, quality health care.

I completely disagree with the Attorney General’s decision and he does not represent me.

Read more: http://slog.thestranger.com/slog/archives/2010/03/22/gregoire-on-mckenna-he-does-not-represent-me

[Dappleganger]

1. Good for her!

Speak out against the crazies.

[LakeSamish706]

2. Can't she fire him? n/t

[Sebastian Doyle]

6. He's an elected official just like she is.

I'm neither a Rob McKenna fan nor a corporate mandate fan, so I can't take either side in this argument.

But McKenna won't be fired until November 2012. Hopefully.

[my2sense]

3. Smack Down!

That is exactly how it should be framed!



I’m disappointed that the Attorney General would participate in a lawsuit to repeal a law that would help 1.5 million Washingtonians get access to affordable, quality health care.

[cilla4progress]

4. I'm a Washington state resident and I'm PISSED

This puts us in a category with the lowest of the low. How dare he! I have always been proud of my state; it takes good care of its citizens and we pride ourselves on our literacy, education, and liberal politics.

I'm disgusted. Guess I need to send an email to someone!

[cilla4progress]

5. Oh I see -

Mr. McKenna is setting himself up for a gubernatorial run. Figures.

[bahrbearian]

7. I figured Rossi would run again, lol

McKenna is a better choice from a Repugnant stand point.

[quiller4]

8. Rossi isn't likely to run for anything again--he is too tied to a real estate scandal

[KT2000]

11. what is that about?

Is there a particular story that is ongoing about this? Always figured he was involved in some "deals" but never heard of anything in particular.
Is the Times following something?

[quiller4]

9. There is an email form on the AG web page I used it to send

a "not in my name" email last night.

[cilla4progress]

10. Good for you!

I just sent him an email using their contact form. I hope we have a lot of joiners. I think I'll email my politico friends and suggest they do so!