Republican Reed faces GOP wrath over recount decisions (Wash St.)

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Republican Reed faces GOP wrath over recount decisions

By David Postman
Seattle Times chief political reporter

STEVE RINGMAN / THE SEATTLE TIMES

Washington Secretary of State Sam Reed believes members of his party are angry with him because they think he hasn't been Republican enough.


OLYMPIA — On Christmas Eve, Secretary of State Sam Reed took a little of what has been precious free time during the gubernatorial recount to e-mail about 25 close advisers he calls his "kitchen cabinet."

Reed told them that his role overseeing the recount — a role that meant the Republican would soon certify the Democrat the victor in the race — had created "some very raw nerves and emotions."

"While I anticipate emotions calming down as time goes by, there are certainly people very angry with me now — including some very good friends and supporters," Reed wrote. He closed by saying any advice would be appreciated.

It wasn't exactly advice he got back a few hours later from his friend of 30 years, John Giese, a Republican political consultant and close adviser to Republican gubernatorial candidate Dino Rossi.

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