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October 3, 2008 3:32 PM
The governor's race, squeaky tight
Posted by Joni Balter
Democratic Gov. Christine Gregoire and Republican challenger Dino Rossi are locked in one of the closest gubernatorial races in the country. What gives? Democratic state. Democratic year. Joni Balter offers the Top 10 reasons why this contest is sooooooo ridiculously close. Click below for a Q&A podcast about her column:
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