March 25, 2010 in Region

Campaign regulators recommend no action against Rossi

Associated Press
 
Tags:2008 electioncampaigningChris GregoireDino RossiGovernor

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.

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  • Dazzeetrader11 on March 25 at 3:42 p.m.

    This was a foregone conclusion. Dino I know for years. He doesn’t have an illegal bone in his body. This was a tactic from Gregoire and Pelz to hurt Rossi. Never had anything to do with truth. Run this Governor out! Lisa Brown is worse…same tactics, basically the same person. …same party.

  • Not_woriking on March 25 at 3:48 p.m.

    Gregoire is so guilty. She turned over mailing lists from people who wrote her office to her campaign committiee.

  • spokanecommunistparty on March 25 at 5:35 p.m.

    What ever happed to local grass roots movements? Looks like the political tool box is changing. Power to the People

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