Former Rep. Ballard (R) might say yes to run for (WA) governor

Ediacara

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Wed Jul-23-03 07:13 PM
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Former Rep. Ballard (R) might say yes to run for (WA) governor

Wednesday, July 23, 2003

Former Rep. Ballard might say yes to run for governor
'I've learned that you never say no'

By ANGELA GALLOWAY
SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER REPORTER

Clyde Ballard, a former state House member and longtime legislative leader from East Wenatchee, said yesterday he would welcome a chance to seek the GOP nomination for governor in 2004.

"All I need is $5 million," quipped Ballard.

Ballard, who retired from the Legislature last year, said he has been inundated in recent days with inquiries over whether he plans to run. It's been a "hoot," said Ballard, who acknowledges a Ballard campaign "probably is a very long shot."

More at the Seattle Post-Intelligencer

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mndemocrat_29

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Wed Jul-23-03 09:09 PM
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1. Ballard's Chances

While he'd be a tough candidate, I don't think anyone can take on Christine Gregoire in Washington. She's tough and smart, and the state trends Democratic to begin with. Throw in a presidential race and Sen. Patty Murray's reelection, and Gregoire's going to slide into a win easily.

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Ediacara

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Wed Jul-23-03 09:31 PM
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2. I agree

Washington has a knack of electing female democrats as of late, and I don't think that 2004 will be any change :-)

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