Washblog

Now, of course, the media didn't report that the Governor had said this, made little mention of the event at all and it's likely that many will not hear about it from them anytime soon.  However, the internet age is upon us and the media's power has waned because of it, so word of this is already spreading across the nation.

The only question I have is:  If we're such a blue state, and Democrats have dominated the political scene since the days of Warren Magnuson and Scoop Jackson with few exceptions, why - and most importantly when - will Washington state be passing Single Payer Healthcare?

This state would be a slam dunk supporter of Single Payer.  The Great Northwest supports a huge base of progressives and is perhaps one of the leading progressive population centers in the nation.  It should be a no brainer for our state to be one of the first to follow suit.

Christine Gregoire never struck me as the type to back down from a fight with amajor corporate giant.  I think the "tiger lady" would definately sign such a bill into law.

We just need to see some Dem leadership.