Campaign regulators recommend no action against Rossi

OLYMPIA — Campaign regulators say the state should not take any legal action against former gubernatorial candidate Dino Rossi, in a case alleging that he improperly lined up campaign donations. The Public Disclosure Commission voted 3-1 Thursday to recommend no enforcement action in the case. Supporters of Democratic Gov. Chris Gregoire claimed that Rossi illegally coordinated donations with the Building Industry Association of Washington — a conservative trade group. Gregoire supporters also sued BIAW over the allegations. Rossi, the Republican candidate, had to testify as a witness shortly before the 2008 election. Gregoire eventually won the race. Rossi is now considering a possible run against U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington.