During a web chat Friday, Washington Post congressional reporter Jonathan Weisman was asked for his thoughts on the race for WA-08:
Seattle: A Congress question — do you think Washington’s 8th District Rep. Dave Reichert (R) is in a better or worse position to win a rematch against Darcy Burner (D)?
Jonathan Weisman: Worse, way worse. I never count out an incumbent, never. But Darcy Burner is a little more experienced this go-round and a lot lot richer. She’s been raising a ton of money and is getting a lot of help from Democratic Washington.
Darcy’s getting a lot of help from Democrats in both Washingtons… the kinda help Reichert can’t count on getting from Republicans this cycle.
Bbbbbut Reichert was a sheriff!
8th District Rep. Dave Reichert (R) will hold his job in the 8th District in November.
Ditzy Darcy is curious with wonder, and mesmerized by that bright shiny sphere in the sky at night. Goldy is flossing, as theres a strange short curly hair in his teeth.
This race is all but over. Big Hair Davie hasn’t accomplished shit for the 8th. People know he’s all hat and no cattle like his mentor GW. So out he goes.
BYEBYE THE CHICKEN SHIT WHO IS ALL TALK AND NO ACTION.HOW DID YOUR MEETING GO WITH PUDDY.OH THATS RIGHT NO SHOW BYEBYE.
I’m still waiting for a Republican to give a strong argument as to why Reichart is a good Congressman, who should be kept in his seat. What great accomplishments has he performed over the past three and a half years?
(crickets chirping)
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Yes, he’ll hold it until January 2009.
# 7.
Then he will be sworn in for a new term.