Soundside Trump wins, but Washington gets bluer: exactly what happened during last night's election
Democrats across the country today are waking up to a sea change in national politics and a realignment of political coalitions once considered solidly blue.
But closer to home, Washington state is moving further to the left.
Local Democrats appear headed for a sweep of statewide offices, and most of the conservative-backed initiatives on the ballot are losing.
But, not everything is so clear cut.
Questions remain, including: Will voters ditch new regulations on natural gas? Will an anti-Trump Republican keep his seat in Congress? And who will join our state Supreme Court?
Discussing what we know, what we don’t, and what it all means, is a panel of political experts.
Guests:
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Political consultant with Fincher consulting, and host of the Hacks and Wonks Podcast, Crystal Fincher
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Former Washington state attorney general Rob McKenna
- Editor and publisher of the Washington Observer, Paul Queary
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