Mixed signals from big Capitol rallies
Two of the largest public rallies were staged back-to-back on the WA Capitol steps today, rambunctuous but civil affairs that gave Governor Gregoire and the Legislature diametrically opposed messages on how to solve a $2.8 billion budget mess. The first, a sort of Tea Party sponsored by the conservative think tank called Evergreen Freedom Foundation, drew about 3,000 people, according to troopers. The “Push Back, No Tax” rally urged a hold-the-line approach. “No more!!” they yelled. One man carted a…