I would have supported Didier, but I would think Rossi has a better shot in the fall, due to name recognition. He has been close to victory before in state-wide elections and the environment is much better this year than it has been for some time for a GOP candidate. Of course, I say this from a state just about as far away from Washington as you can get, so I do not know the ins and outs of the local scene.
Didier had signs with a football helmet on them. Other then he used to play ball, I am not sure of any significance.
I supported Rossi last time. It looked to me as though he gives up too easy.