That mess in Washington right now could tip that state to the GOP as well in 2008. Dare we dream of a Red state America reaching the Pacific? (No I'm not forgetting Alaska!)
Washington has voted republican in the past.
Electoral votes for president
1972 9-Nixon
1976 8-Ford, 1-Reagan
1980 9-Reagan
1984 10-Reagan
Let's just say the demonrats aren't doing themselves any favors this year.
With a little work, I think 2006 may see a Rebulican senator for the first time in a while.
Even the old time democrats in this state have a tendency to be conservative.
We'll see