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Gregoire urges lawmakers to OK gay marriage

Gregoire urges lawmakers to OK gay marriage

Gov. Chris Gregoire is urging the Washington Legislature to make the state the seventh in the US to authorize same-sex marriage. The Democratic governor, in an emotional press conference at the Capitol, said she had struggled with the issue for years, primarily because her Catholic faith opposes gay marriage. She said public opinion, particularly among young people, has shifted toward favoring same-sex marriage.  She added: “I’ve been on my own journey. … It is the right thing to do and…

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Gregoire bows out of 2012 gov’s race

Gregoire bows out of 2012 gov’s race

Washington will have a new governor in 2013. Two-term Democratic incumbent Chris Gregoire made it official Monday, telling reporters on the front porch of the Executive Mansion that she won’t seek a third term in 2012.  She talked about “amazing triumphs and difficult challenges,” and said stepping down is “the right decision for me and my family.” Her news, no surprise to politicos, means a wide-open governor’s race for the first time since Gary Locke stepped aside after two terms…

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Gregoire makes Top 50 `politicos to watch’ list

Gregoire makes Top 50 `politicos to watch’ list

Washington Gov.  Chris Gregoire, a White House favorite, makes the Top 50 `politicos to watch‘ list’ just released by the beltway insiders’ chatty Politico.  As you’ll recall, Gregoire has been mentioned for a variety of cabinet posts, and the Obama Administration made no secret that she’s on their short list to succeed Elena Kagan as Solicitor General. Will she be offered the post, sometimes described as the 10th Supreme Court justice? Would she take it, given her previous reticence?  We’ll…

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