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Spin Control archive for June 11, 2010

FRIDAY, JUNE 11, 2010

Romeyn running for Congress

Candidate filing surprise of the day -- or at least so far -- in the 5th Congressional District: Former TV weathercaster Daryl Romeyn filed as a Democrat to run against Cathy McMorris Rodgers.Romeyn's filing, which apparently arrived via the Internet, went up late this morning.…

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Palin in Tri-Cities?

Former vice presidential candidate and Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is reportedly in the Tri-Cities.We have to say reportedly because this information comes about third-hand:State Democrats (yes, Democrats) report that Republican Senate candidate Clint Didier has tweeted that he has to make a quick trip to…

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Murray lauds Kitara McClure 

While Republicans who want her job are gathering in Vancouver, Sen. Patty Murray is holding a fundraiser today in Seattle with a special guest and prizes.It's her annual "Golden Tennis Shoe" Awards, which Murray gives to people she believes make a difference in state residents'…

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