New developments in the campaigns this week.

New developments in Dino Rossi’s campaign this past week:

-In both Senate debates last week, Rossi refused to answer whether he would vote to repeal the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT) policy.  However, on Monday, October 18, Jerry Cornfield of the Everett Herald notes in regards to a survey: Rossi answered, “Oppose.  I will listen to the advice of our military commanders, but I see no reason to repeal “Don’t Ask, don’t tell.” (Seattle Times)

-The Yakima-Herald has endorsed Rossi twice for re-election and twice for governor and endorses him again in the race for Senate.  They feel that Rossi can guide the country in the way it needs to be headed.  Rossi is a big proponent of securing the Mexican border and would not provide amnesty for those already present in the country illegally.  He is supportive of the Hanford cleanup, as well as designating Nevada’s Yucca Mountain site as a waste repository. (Yakima-Herald)

-A recent poll released Tuesday, October 19 revealed that Patty Murray holds a 1-point lead, 48-47 percent, over Dino Rossi.  This poll found that Republicans heavily supported Rossi and Democrats heavily supported Murray.  Men were reported to be more supportive of Rossi than women, with women being more supportive of Murray than men.  Out of likely voters, 49 percent have a favorable view of Murray with 44 percent having an unfavorable view.  Also, 46 percent of voters have a favorable view of Rossi with 46 percent unfavorable.  This poll was conducted Thursday through Sunday, October 14-17, with a survey of 834 Washington State registered voters. (The News Tribune)

-Dino Rossi receives the endorsement of the Council of Metropolitan Police and Sheriffs on Oct. 19. (Komo 4 News)

-Rossi stopped in three cities on Wednesday, October 20 to talk with citizens and leaders.  He made stops in Moses Lake, Yakima, and Olympia. (Komo 4 News)


New developments in Patty Murray’s campaign this past week:

-The Tri-City Herald has expressed its support for Patty Murray. It claims that, even though Dino Rossi would cut government spending, which we need to do, Patty Murray would make smarter long term investments (Patty Murray: Democrat for US senate).

-Multiple big name democrats are rallying for Patty Murray this week. In a rally on Monday, former President Bill Clinton gave his support to Patty Murray (kuow.org). Vice President Joe Biden also held a rally on Tuesday in Vancouver, where he voiced his support for Patty Murray, and claimed it could be catastrophic if the republicans were allowed to get her seat (Tri-city Herald). President Obama is to lead a rally of support for Patty Murray on Thursday at UW. It is expected to provide a boost to her campaign (kuow.org).

-By Noel Hansen and Talan Gunnell.