Sorry Gov-nah!

Governor Christine Gregoire was denied entrance to an Olympia bar last weekend, when she couldn't produce valid ID proving she was over 21. Sure, she is 61 years old and the Governor of Washington, but you got to give it to the brand new bouncer for being vigilant about not letting un-ID'd patrons in. After being denied entrance to the bar, the governor called it a night and headed back to her home--the Governor's mansion--which can't be too bad. We imagine they have better liquor there anyway.

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By Abbey in News on July 30, 2008 1:30 PM

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Abbey

I wonder if this was before or after this kid probably saw Gregoire introduce Vampire Weekend at the CHBP. (Seriously, with how crowded it was, every 22 year old from WA could have been there.)

Troy Morris

Um... according to the LIQUOR BOARD, you can make exceptions.... so.... yeah.

netcrusher88

Sounds to me like the bouncer could do without the extra training. You don't make exceptions.

bilco

Perhaps, just perhaps, after getting a taste of our ludicrous liquor laws there will be a change.

It never ceases to amaze me that if you go to a show at the Key Arena, you can't bring beer back to your seat. Much better to stand there and chug that overpriced cup. That's responsible drinking!

Troy Morris

The owner said she's welcome back, with or without ID and he didn't do a proper job training the doorman.

According to the liquor board, there is no real age limit to checking ID. Strange.