Washington Republicans Also Being Called on Diversionary Tactics

Though the political news of the day is most certainly McCain's ploy to "suspend" his campaign and delay the first presidential debate as well as the VP debate in order to concentrate on the economic crisis, there's other news out today about the plight of Republican candidates this year. According to the New York Times, Washington State Democrats are suing to force Republican candidate for governor Dino Rossi to list his party affiliation on the ballot as "Republican" and not "GOP" which apparently polls higher.

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does the (historically) blue state of washington really need to play this game? as a (historically) blue voter, i don't give a fuck about party affiliations, but shit ploys and lawsuits like this just make me feel tired. they're all assholes, D or R, L or R, L or C. lying assholes.

If the party is proud why would they have issues coming out saying who they are in the plainest terms?

There are no small victories in an election year.

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