Posted on 12/12/2004 12:49:19 PM PST by JosefK
"It's tough being Republican in this state," Rossi joked with the crowd of 75 - mostly Republicans - who filled the reception hall at Hawthorne Funeral Home and Memorial Park. "You have to win three times." ... "Achievement and accountability have to be the cornerstones of the K-12 education system," Rossi told the crowd, who applauded loudly. "We cannot achieve great things by lowering our standards." ... He also said he approves of performance audits, which aim to reduce government waste and improve efficiency.
"The first question always should be, ‘Should government be doing this function in the first place,'" Rossi said. "If the answer is, ‘yes,' then the second question is, ‘How do we do these things?'"
(Excerpt) Read more at skagitvalleyherald.com ...
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Is it over OVER?
Did Dino finally the legitimate governor?
No, but close... (we hope)
Free advice: Search this website for "Marummy" and go for the one about the state legislature...
It may be tough, however Rossi must be a real go getter to bring all 12 Republicans together at one time! ;~ )
Not yet, but we can't be in a perennial holding pattern - doubly so with TWO certified wins.
Interestingly that Jesse Jackson didn't pay a visit to WA. Instead, he's pursuing some fantasy about racist voting machines in OH. I guess Je$$e can't cry racism in when blacks are so few in number in WA when compared to other states.
Precisely... and tell you what: Go to http://www.soundpolitics.com/archives/002932.html and take notes...
You all: If readers have tips on election theft attempts or simply want to help ensure that GOVERNOR-ELECT Dino Rossi stays GOVERNOR-ELECT DINO ROSSI - please call 425.646.7202.
You all: If readers have tips on election theft attempts or simply want to help ensure that GOVERNOR-ELECT Dino Rossi stays GOVERNOR-ELECT DINO ROSSI - please call 425.646.7202.
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