Third Major Republican Passes on WA Gov Race

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Governor Gary Locke (D-WA) announced his retirement last month and -- even with the incumbent out of the way -- the GOP still can't seem to attract a major candidate into the race.

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With the top tier trio all disclaiming interest, the GOP next focused on either State Sen. Dino Rossi or King County Councilman Rob McKenna. Rossi told a Seattle newspaper that he would make a decision "within the next couple of months" -- but added that he was more interested in running for Congress sometime in the future. As for McKenna, he said he plans for run for Attorney General, not Governor -- and suggested State GOP Chair Chris Vance should consider becoming the party's candidate for Governor.

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