That Kerry fella…

…loves him some upper left Democrats.

First is was Darcy, an early entry on the short list of races John Kerry's Keeping America's Promises PAC chose to feature as critical for national attention and support...

Darcy Burner, opposing Dave Reichert in Washington, is running because she’s fed up with the Bush Republicans paying only lip service to alternative energy and conservation while they give away billions of dollars in tax subsidies to giant oil companies that are already raking in record profits.

That, and more (haven't heard much about that "third tier" business lately, have you?).

And now Maria. From a recent Kerry email...

...we've added another Washington candidate to the list -- my good friend, Senator Maria Cantwell.

As you well know, Maria has been a leader in the Senate on a wide range of environmental issues, including securing energy independence and protecting Puget Sound from polluting supertankers. I have been especially proud to join her in offering a series of critical Senate amendments aimed at protecting the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge from oil drilling.

This year, Maria faces a tough race against a former lobbyist and friend of big oil who supports drilling in the Arctic Refuge.

With amazing courage, she has stood up for what is right. Now, it's time to stand up for her.

My first question for Presidential aspirants in '08 will be "Where you in '06." If Kerry runs, I won't have to ask.