Democrat Sen. Patty Murray has once again been named by Washingtonian Magazine as "No Rocket Scientist". The actual article isn't online yet, the link is to a GOP press release. Washingtonian's awards page from 2002 is online here. Sure enough, Hill staffers voted Murray the 100th smartest Senator.
Sen. Murray was endorsed yesterday by the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Say what you want about the P-I, but at least they're consistent when it comes to standing up for the disadvantaged.
Posted by Stefan Sharkansky at August 23, 2004 03:47 PM | Email ThisWhat do you think put her over the top? Her comment about Osama and his day care centers? Or is our Patty one of those slow sloggers who says something incredibility stupid occasionally but can be counted on for everyday dull-witted entertainment.
Washington is certainly blessed with both her and Jim McDermott holding elective office.
Posted by: Gary B on August 23, 2004 06:13 PMAnd the media scratches it's collective head at the blogsphere.
If I ran a major newspaper, I think I'd be pretty hesitant to endorse any candidate. It kind of hurts the whole "illusion of objectivity" thing.
Your blog is part of my daily reading, unlike the PI. Thanks.
Posted by: Phi on August 23, 2004 07:52 PM