I've been reluctant…

…to climb aboard the Darcy Burner bandwagon for a variety of reasons, none of which are anything about her qualities as a candidate or potential as a Congresscritter. Part of it is wondering if a candidate who seems so terrific to me is really a good fit, i.e., actually electable, in WA-8, seen as somewhat swingy, but still perpetually Republican. Part of it is not wanting to be hanging out there if and when some 800 lb gorilla of a candidate jumps into the race. Part of it is finally developing a modicum of political impulse control.

Everyone who's had a look at Darcy from the viewpoint of competitor has promptly gotten out of the way, though, and all the cool kids seem to be lining up…


Please Join

Congressman Brian Baird — Congressman Norm Dicks
Congressman Jay Inslee — Congressman Rick Larsen
Congressman Jim McDermott — Congressman Adam Smith

For a fundraising reception honoring

DARCY BURNER
Democratic Candidate for Congress WA-08

Saturday, February 18, 2006
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Hosted by Ken Alhadeff at the
Broderick Building Atrium
615 Second Avenue
Seattle, Washington
Suggested Contribution
$2100 Sponsor
$1000 Co-Host
$500 Supporter
$200 Guest

A little rich for my blood, but there's no more important race than WA-8 if we're going to elect Speaker Pelosi. I'm going to have to do something about it soon. You can do something about it here.