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Even Northwest Tiring of Democrat Dominance

The Obama administration's lurch to the left is going too far for liberal-leaning states where formerly safe Democratic seats are now up for grabs. Nowhere is this more apparent than in Washington state.

For decades, Washington has served as a bellwether blue state. Yet despite this long-running domination by the Democrats, the left in the Evergreen State includes a surprising number of socially liberal independents instilled with a strong sense of freedom, a vigorous defense of property rights and a willingness to throw the bums out.