Apparently there is a misunderstanding concerning who the PAC has endorsed and who the PAC has only contributed to. Endorsements and contributions is determined by the PAC board which consists of myself (Corey Freeman), Clint Muns, Mike Gilchrist, and Jim Tuggle. All of these individuals serve as individuals and not as representatives of any organization. The PAC is an independent organization that is not controlled by any specific organization.

As for the question concerning funding from the Sno-King fundraiser, there was some funds that went to the PAC specifically but the vast majority went to RFA.

As a point of claification, Clint Muns was the representative of the PAC that went on the Gregoire fishing trip in August and provided the report on the outcome of the trip.

As a rule, the PAC has not endorsed candidates that do not have a visible track record on sportfishing issues. There was only one exception to this policy and I would be will ing to discuss it with anyone that has questions.

The only plans that the PAC has concerning the Gubernatorial race is to provide information that comes from the two candidates or reports from their events. There is no public endorsement in the works for either candidate. Endorsing a gubernatorial candidate is a larger leap at this point than the PAC board is willing to take due to the fact that the PAC is still in its infancy. If there are any questions concerning PAC policy, please feel free to either email me at wasportfishingpac@comcast.net or call me at (360) 480-6646

Below is the list as it appears on the PAC's website (http://home.comcast.net/~wasportfishingpac/endorse.htm)

ENDORSEMENTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS

REPUBLICAN

Representative Kirk Pearson (District 39)

Representative Jim Buck (District 24)

Representative Bob Sump (District 7)

Representative Bill Hinkle (District 13)

Kim Halvorson (District 38 House Candidate)

DEMOCRAT

Representative Dave Upthegrove (District 33)

Representative Hans Dunshee (District 44)

Representative David Simpson (District 38)

Representative Bill Fromhold (District 49)

CONTRIBUTIONS ONLY

Republican

Senator Joseph Zarelli (District 18)

Representative Ed Orcutt (District 18)

Democrat

Christine Gregoire (Governor)

Congressman Norm Dicks (6th Congressional District)