Dave Reichert Won't Run for Re-Election in 2018

[Generic Other]

One down in Washington state! Let's get another Democrat elected here.

"After an exhausting few months hiding from his constituents, refusing to demand Donald Trump's tax returns, and voting to strip people of their healthcare, Republican Congressman Dave Reichert announced today he will not seek re-election in 2018."

http://www.thestranger.com/slog/2017/09/06/25395700/dave-reichert-wont-run-for-re-election-in-2018

[KT2000]

1. Good News!

[Wounded Bear]

2. That's actually kind of surprising...

much of his redrawn district was Trump country.

Oh, well, good riddance.

[suffragette]

3. Wow, that's a big one. Kudos to all those who put pressure on him, including Jayapal who

held town halls in his district, pointing out that Reichert seemed to be afraid to do so.

[ismnotwasm]

5. She is my Rep.

I went from being very wary about her to practically being a fangirl. She's the real deal.

[suffragette]

11. Mine, too. First saw her speak years ago at Iraq anti war rally - riveting. Was thrilled she

decided to run.

Yes, she is the real deal. She has years of experience in community organization and is a fantastic succesor to McDermott.

[ismnotwasm]

4. This just made my husband happy

He can't stand Reichert. I can't either, but Phil just hates him

[Wounded Bear]

7. I'm in a neighboring district, you know one of the blue ones...

Adam Smith, to be exact.

Hope they put up a good candidate. Lot of Trumplodytes up on the I-90 corridor.

[ismnotwasm]

10. I'd love to see a Democrat in that district

Reichert has been entrenched. Blech. When I look at the comments on news casts you can see all the Trumpy people just spew dumb shit. Sometimes I mess with them, but Godalmighty they'll just say anything and I'm afraid I'll lose IQ points

[Aristus]

6. Good riddance...

[Generic Other]

9. He was a tough candidate to beat

Too much name recognition.

Hope they can find a great Democratic candidate to reclaim the district.

[LonePirate]

8. Hopefully at least one rock solid Dem runs for the seat. We can win this one!

[ismnotwasm]

12. Oh!Not to high jack your thread but the AG is announcing a lawsuit against Trumps decision on DACA

Right now!

Bob Ferguson!

[Generic Other]

13. Hurray

Isn't it funny how we seem to be one of the pockets of sanity left in this country!

[ismnotwasm]

14. Yeah its crazy

Because There's lots of conservatives here.

But Inslee is righteously pissed about DACA, and the legal team they have is badass

[PatsFan87]

15. Great news!

Obama & Clinton both won this district.