[Ramius]

I rather like it. No, she doesn't have to accept the offer. She can become governor. But she will have shown that she doesn't believe she could win a do-over. There's still more cards to play in the next weeks, too.

It's a good move that doesn't cost Dino anything yet.

[Scott from the Left Coast]

The only danger for Rossi is if they string him along with a non-answer or a maybe for a bit, and if that prevents him from contesting in court ASAP. He must formally contest the election the first moment after Reed certifies - he can't let any time slip by. Time is not his friend.

I think they (and King county) are merely stringing this along and letting time go by. Every day that passes is now their ally (now that Sam Reed has shown everyone that he's simply the Democrats best lap-dog). They want to get her certified and sworn in as Governor. Then there is fait accompli also working against Rossi.