Where's the Change?

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Friday September 12, 2008 · 11:58 AM PDT

2008/09/12 · 11:58

George Bush brought us eight years of failed policies that have hurt our nation and communities. He slashed healthcare for children, opposed safeguards for our air and water, denied the existence of global warming, opposed comprehensive stem cell research and put special interests ahead of our interests.

With a record like that, it’s not surprising that times are tough and a message of "change" is resonating with voters. It’s also not surprising that Republicans all over the nation and up and down the ticket are co-opting this message.

Take my Republican opponent, Dino Rossi. He opposes comprehensive stem cell research, a woman’s right to choose, safeguards for our air and water, and puts special interests ahead of our interests. As chair of the state Senate’s budget committee, he slashed healthcare for children. (Sound familiar?)

Governor Chris Gregoire

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Friday July 18, 2008 · 12:17 PM PDT

2008/07/18 · 12:17

Yesterday, Michelle Obama joined me in Seattle for a luncheon attended by over 1,600 supporters. It was an amazing day, and I am very grateful for the support that both Barack and Michelle Obama have shown for Washington and my campaign.

Four years ago, my election came down to 133 votes. This year my opponent, Republican Dino Rossi, is back, and his friends have already spent over $1.3 million on attack ads.

Why are they attacking me so early? Because they know there is something happening in our country – people are hungry for a new direction, away from the Bush Administration.

Governor Chris Gregoire

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Monday June 23, 2008 · 11:57 AM PDT

2008/06/23 · 11:57

I’ve really enjoyed the time I’ve spent with you Kossacks, and I want to thank you for your comments.

Democratic candidates – from Sen. Barack Obama to governors to state legislators – are fighting a two-front battle in this election. One is with our Republican opponents. The other is with 527s and special-interest PACs.

Governor Chris Gregoire

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Wednesday June 11, 2008 · 9:55 AM PDT

2008/06/11 · 09:55

Another Republican failure of leadership on renewable energy and climate change happened yesterday in the U.S. Senate. The "drill first and ask questions later" policy of Big Oil and Republicans has not served citizens paying at the pump and won’t in the future. We need to think bigger. What’s wrong with investing some of those wind-fall profits into renewable energy? Energy independence and a cleaner environment sound like things we should be trying to achieve.

Governor Chris Gregoire

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Tuesday May 13, 2008 · 11:31 AM PDT

2008/05/13 · 11:31

The competitiveness of this year’s presidential election has brought the candidates to more of our communities than any other election in recent years. I believe our democracy is stronger when voters are given an opportunity to learn more about the candidates.

Senator John McCain lands in Washington state today to host a $33,100/plate event at a hotel in Bellevue. Most of us would use $33,100 to pay for our child’s college education or a down payment on a home.

When Senator McCain’s plane lands at Boeing Field, I hope he takes a moment to notice that he is surrounded by the world’s finest workers and airplanes.

Governor Chris Gregoire

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Sunday February 10, 2008 · 4:19 PM PST

2008/02/10 · 16:19

First of all, I want to say that this is my first post here, and I am pleased to join this conversation.

Something remarkable is happening. It’s happening all over the country, from Idaho to South Carolina, from Alabama to Iowa, and yesterday, I saw it happen here, first hand in my home state of Washington. Democrats showed up in record numbers to participate in the primary political system.

A short description of the reaction to my travels to two different caucus sites is simply, "Wow."

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