And most software folks would say that there is a big difference between changing the way "software is built" and "marketing Microsoft's programs to smaller software firms". The first might indicate impressive technical achievements; the second wouldn't. Which was it?

And if she did both, it is an odd lateral shift, to say the least.

Mind you, promotion as a cadet officer is virtually automatic (complete the required self-study courses, take exams, remain in "good standing") up to cadet major, which actually requires approval from your squadron commander.

It still woudn't be fair to make the claim of veteran status (including low pay and loss of freedom, chronic family separation, hazardous duty often even in peacetime, and the possibility/probability of having to Put In On The Line) if she had made it to cadet colonel (the highest rank) and (cadet) commanded a unit, but pl-ease. She can't even claim significant success in CAP Cadets!

And she tries to gt away with calling herself a "veteran"! (I won't accept the "nuanced" view set forth by Ds that she didn't "exactly" say she was. The add makes a clear attempt to paint that picture via slight of hand). What a loser.

Of course the point remains that CAP cadets is not even in the same ballpark as active, or even active reserve, duty.

I was drafted shortly after making cadet major, BTW. Only lottery I ever "won".

I'll guess the latter.

However, if you believe in limited government, adoption, are pro-military, and care about the average person ... then vote Burner. The choice could not be more clear.

I speculated months ago that she washed out of msft. Looks like I was right.

Truly, John, do you want someone who hasn't accomplished much, or contributed much to the community to represent you in Congress? Please explain why. And your answer can't be a negative - it has to be why you really believe Darcy is the best qualified, not why Reichert or Bush aren't up to your standards.

Otherwise STFU.

It was Reichert, go check his website, that brags that for every $1 billion in transportation spending 47,500 jobs are created and remember that this comment was tied to the $280B Transportation Bill.

How much money will a person earn if $1B equals 47,500 jobs?
How much did heavy construction jobs go up after this bill passed? A:-0.1%
Since there are less people unemployed in the US then Dave Reichert claims will be employed, please explain how this is possible?
Please explain how his comment is different then socialism?

I read about 30 of your former posts. All you are is negative, with the expection of how strongly you support "rinos". Funny how insistent that others are not like you. I was trying to see if you were pro-life, anti-spending, etc. but I couldn't tell. Perhaps you are not a sound politics "cheap date" after all. For the rest of you "Cheap dates" are what sound politics Republican contributors think Pro-life Christians are.

Thank you for being a perfect poster-boy for the differently-abled liberal~john - you have single-handedly resurrected the Reichert campaign!

I like having someone in congress who has real life experience in law and order. Reichert knows what danger is, and isn't going to be scared by threats or to over-react.

Is that positive enough for you? Care to tell me the postives about your favorite candidate?

She has worked in private industry and understands that unrestrained federal spending will eventually raise inflation or taxes.

Her military family and adoption will guide her toward legislation that should be socially balanced and respectful.

As she will likely be part of the majority party in the House and in a balanced district she should be able to score a nice position quickly, hopefully one more appropriate to the 8th and Western Washington.

She has dabbled in high tech. Her program was cut from Microsoft, but she quit before she was forced out. She has never run a business of her own, or created any software, or sponsored any new initiatives.

"She has worked in private industry and understands that unrestrained federal spending will eventually raise inflation or taxes."

Yes, but the Democrats have already promised to raise your taxes and fund every program under the sun that occurs to them. If you are looking for fiscal restraint, don't go to the Dems. And, by the way, Darcy will be the fully owned subsidiary of Nancy Pelosi, just like Maria Cantwell is owned by Hillary Clinton. Nothing wrong with that. But let's have the facts on the table.

"Her military family and adoption will guide her toward legislation that should be socially balanced and respectful."

I'm not sure what this means. She never served in the military. But that hasn't stopped her from using her brother for publicity. How is that respectful?

Darcy Burner has no record of public service. She has not participated in her community, or even voted on a regular basis.

Dave Reichert has been elected by the residents of King County to responsible jobs. He has served in the military.

Can't figure out why you are so enamored with someone who has no record of achievement.

We has a two exchanges in a row that were positive that must be some type of record. Anyways, back to bashing ...

Reichert does have a long history frustrating period of public service. He bungled the worst murder investigation in the history of the US for more than 20 years. Chasing the wrong people, dismissing the right guy, and ignored Ridgway being virtually dropped in his lap 7 documented times. Given the recent Republican track record of incompetence naturally he would become one.

He supported Ridgway, the biggest mass murderer in the US, getting to spend his life (not in maximum security) but in Spa de Walla Walla, and in the process damaging other death penalty cases ... so much so that the Washington Supreme Court had to rule that his case could not be used as a benchmark. Reichert was so bad that his department did not even arrest Ridgeway when they had DNA evidence that he did it, jepordizing the lives of women in the Seattle area. And this is not hyperbole. In fact, Ridgway was still soliciting prostitutes AFTER he was identified.

Ironically, after saving the life of Ridgway, he makes an about turn and votes to end the process that may have saved a permanently brain damaged woman from being starved and dehydrated to death. That is what balanced and moderate mean to Reichert. Save one, Kill one.

Reichert endorsed a liberal judge. No one really knew if he was a liberal or conservative before he joined the Republican Party.

Reichert has taken many positions that are blantly socialist. For example, he published a press release that stated that $1 Billion in government transportation spending equals 47,500 jobs created. No one on Sound Politics has dared to defend this retarded number.

Reichert loves to spend. There are many examples if you want to go there.

And now Reichert will be in the minority so whatever power he did have will be limited - thank God.

I should have written "An even if Reichert were to steal the election due to the crooks at the KCE, then he would be in the minority"