This state has had a democratic governer for too long. If you think Gary Locke has been good for the state, you'll probably love Gregoire as governer.

I believe Dino Rossi is someone that will make positive changes. I've met him and his family and having seen enough fake meet-and- greet "Hi, how the He!! are you?" politicians to be able to tell he's different in the sense that he's sincere man who wants to make a difference (not just to be top dog for the benefit of his own ego).

I'm willing to give him a chance.

One thing that bothers me about Gregoire is that as a former AG with alot of connections (political and finacial) to the TRIAL LAWERS ASSOC. During her campaign for governer, she's already accepted $500,000 in contributions from TRAIL LAWERS. The TL's don't give that money out from the kindness of their hearts.

One thing that concerns most is the rising cost of Health Care. The fact is that many of the frivilous civil lawsuits brought on by Trial Lawers (where they keep 30-50% of the settlements depending on the state) are not only increasing Malpractice insurance for doctors (even if they've never had a claim filed against them), they increase the cost of receiving Health care because Doctors are forced to practice defensive medecine. Defensive medecine is where doctors order a number of expensive tests (when they aren't really needed) to Cover Their A$$ if there is ever a lawsuit filed.

Another problem I have with Gregoire is her recent political ads (that she approved) that claims that she'll support Stem Cell Research, and that this could lead discovering a cure for spinal cord injuries, diabetes etc.....

Regardless of your views on Stem Cell Research:

One question, other than donating your own personal money towards research, how does a State Governer have any way to 'support' Stem Cell Research? She can't. She just making a false promise to the 'feel good' constituency that loves to hear about puppy dogs and rainbows. That alone tells me alot about her.