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WA-08: In Netroots Victory, Darcy Burner's Primary Opponent Drops Out
Big news out of Washington State: Netroots heroine Darcy Burner's primary opponent has just dropped out of the race and thrown his support to Burner, reports the Seattle Times.
In a clear victory for Atrios, Kos, OpenLeft and other liberal blogs and bloggers who have been pushing her candidacy and raising cash for her, Burner's opponent even cited her Web-fueled fundraising as a key reason for his decision:
"Our fundraising was going great, but Darcy Burner's campaign has been phenomenal," Tom said. "Darcy has over 3,200 contributors, an incredible statement to her broad base of support."
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Well score another one for the good guys. It wasn't so very long ago that GOP candidates raised half again as much campaign money as the Dems. We didn't like it much. Somehow, with the tables turned, it just feels better. You know?
I mean, there's hope.
September 5, 2007 4:31 PM | Reply | Permalink
"other liberal blogs and bloggers" would include Goldy at HorsesAss and Dan K On the Road to 2008, who took only hours to conceive and execute the counter-funder exploit in response to W's visit and funder for Republican incumbent Dave Reichert.
September 5, 2007 6:54 PM | Reply | Permalink
Rodney Tom, the candidate who dropped out, is a class act. His statement honored Burner and her supporters and attacked the Republican eloquently.
More of his statement available here: http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2007/9/5/14153/41303
September 6, 2007 10:21 AM | Reply | Permalink