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Last Updated on Thursday, 10 February 2011 02:22 Written by rslcpol Thursday, 10 February 2011 02:22
From SeattlePI:
Chris Gregoire served three terms as AG before winning the governor’s office in 2004. Slade Gorton gained national recognition in the job, especially in arguing cases before the U.S. Supreme Court, before challenging and defeating longtime Democratic Sen. Warren Magnuson in 1980.
Others in the AG’s office – e.g. Republican Ken Eikenberry and Democrat John O’Connell – lost races for governor.
Ferguson is a former state chess champion. He has made numerous backstage moves to line up Democrats’ support and is expected to deliver a list of prominent endorsers when he announces.
In 2005, after wiping out Ferguson’s seat, several Courthouse insiders toasted their cleverness at the New Orleans Cafe in Pioneer Square. Ferguson took note, and picked the New Orleans Cafe for his victory celebration after unseating Edmonds.