Democracy for Washington

An Interesting Turn In The Gubernatorial Contest
Seattle Times: Sims to take a hard left in campaign for governor

From Sunday's Times: King County Executive Ron Sims is planning an aggressive run to the left in his bid to capture the Democratic nomination for governor.

Sims is crafting a campaign message he hopes will appeal to devout Democrats. He's promising the sky for education and vowing to make health care available to all.

Too costly? No problem; he's putting together a proposal for a state income tax. He's speaking out in favor of gay marriage and against charter schools.

It's a risky strategy. Few, if any, politicians have ever been elected statewide on such stridently liberal themes.

We're thrilled that Sims is moving towards the progressive ideals that we hold dear - but is it talk, or real action? Let us know what you think!