Randy Gordon and I talked at the Unity Caucus in Renton on Sunday. He was as energetic as usual -- and obviously at ease with his decision to bow out of the race for U.S. House of Representatives in the 8th Congressional District (8th CD). As many readers will remember, he has just recently withdrawn, leaving only one Democratic candidate in the field -- at least for now -- Darcy Burner. The 8th CD race is of key national importance.
He wanted to discuss a new idea -- the potential of using the funds he raised during his campaign to form a 527 organization that could help support races in the 8th CD this year, including the Congressional race. The funds could be used, for example, for advance purchases of radio or TV ads for the candidate who faces Reichert in the fall. He'd have to get written permission from the donors, he said. I'll sign onto that deal, I said, that's a good one. I had wondered what would happen with the not inconsiderable funds he raised during his race.
There's sharp disappointment here in the 8th CD that Randy has bowed out. I've received emails saying it's unfair, that he was the best candidate and he should have stayed and fought.
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