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All this week we're talking to the top polling candidates running for governor in Washington state. 

Voters, when you finally crack that August 6th primary ballot envelope open, you will see there are 28 people vying for governor of the Evergreen State, that's a lot so we're talking to the four men who lead the pack in fundraising and polling, and next up is Washington State’s current Attorney General, Bob Ferguson. 

Ferguson is a Democrat. He was first elected Attorney General in 2012 and before that he was a King County Councilmember.

Guests
Bob Ferguson, Attorney General of Washington

Relevant Links:
Washington State Standard: Man in the middle: Ferguson tries to strike a balance on policing
Washington State Standard: Attorney General Bob Ferguson formally enters 2024 race for Washington governor
Seattle Times: Ferguson laser-focused on Reichert at state Democratic convention 

All this week we're talking to the top polling candidates running for governor in Washington state. 
Voters, when you finally crack that August 6th primary ballot envelope open, you will see there are 28 people vying for governor of the Evergreen State, that's a lot so we're talking to the four men who lead the pack in fundraising and polling, and next up is Washington State’s current Attorney General, Bob Ferguson. Ferguson is a Democrat. He was first elected Attorney General in 2012 and before that he was a King County Councilmember.
Guests
<ul>
<li>Bob Ferguson, Attorney General of Washington</li>
</ul>
Relevant Links:
<ul>
<li>Washington State Standard: <a href="https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2024/03/25/man-in-the-middle-ferguson-tries-to-strike-a-balance-on-policing/">Man in the middle: Ferguson tries to strike a balance on policing</a></li>
<li>Washington State Standard: <a href="https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2023/09/09/attorney-general-bob-ferguson-formally-enters-2024-race-for-washington-governor/">Attorney General Bob Ferguson formally enters 2024 race for Washington governor</a></li>
<li>Seattle Times: <a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/ferguson-laser-focused-on-reichert-at-state-democratic-convention/">Ferguson laser-focused on Reichert at state Democratic convention </a></li>
</ul>

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The Race for Governor: Bob Ferguson

There are 28 candidates running for Governor in the August 6th Primary. So, if you’re a Washington voter and feeling a little overwhelmed, you’re not alone. 

On Soundside we’re keeping it simple. This week we’re interviewing the top 4 candidates in terms of polling and fundraising. So far, we’ve spoken with Dave Reichert, Bob Ferguson, and Mark Mullet.

They all want to replace Democratic Governor Jay Inslee, who’s been in office for almost a dozen years.  

All these candidates have very different ideas about where the state should be headed. 

The final candidate is Semi Bird. Bird is a former Richland School Board member and a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and the Army, where he served as a Green Beret and earned a Bronze Star. 

Guests:
Semi Bird, former Richland School Board member

Relevant Links:
Tri City Herald: Controversial Richland School Board Member Announces Bid for Washington Governor in 2024
Seattle Times: WA GOP endorses Semi Bird for governor at Trump-dominated convention
KUOW: Republican gubernatorial candidate Semi Bird responds to accusations of "stolen valor"

There are 28 candidates running for Governor in the August 6th Primary. So, if you’re a Washington voter and feeling a little overwhelmed, you’re not alone. On Soundside we’re keeping it simple. This week we’re interviewing the top 4 candidates in terms of polling and fundraising. So far, we’ve spoken with <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/soundside/the-race-for-governor-dave-reichert">Dave Reichert</a>, <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/soundside/the-race-for-governor-bob-ferguson">Bob Ferguson</a>, and <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/soundside/the-race-for-governor-mark-mullet">Mark Mullet</a>. They all want to replace Democratic Governor Jay Inslee, who’s been in office for almost a dozen years.  All these candidates have very different ideas about where the state should be headed. 
The final candidate is Semi Bird. Bird is a former Richland School Board member and a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and the Army, where he served as a Green Beret and earned a Bronze Star. 
Guests:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Semi Bird, former Richland School Board member</li>
</ul>
Relevant Links:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Tri City Herald: <a href="https://www.theolympian.com/news/local/article268638367.html">Controversial Richland School Board Member Announces Bid for Washington Governor in 2024</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Seattle Times: <a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/wa-gop-endorses-semi-bird-for-governor-at-trump-dominated-convention/">WA GOP endorses Semi Bird for governor at Trump-dominated convention</a></li>
<li>KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/republican-gubernatorial-candidate-semi-bird-respo">Republican gubernatorial candidate Semi Bird responds to accusations of "stolen valor"</a></li>
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The Race for Governor: Semi Bird

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For the first time in 12 years, there is no incumbent running for Governor in the state.

And since Gov. Jay Inslee decided he would not seek a fourth term in office, dozens of candidates have thrown their hat in the ring to replace him.

This week I’m talking to the four men who lead the pack in fundraising and polling. 

Next on the list, Democratic state Senator Mark Mullet. Mullet represents Washington's 5th legislative district in Olympia. He also owns an ice cream parlor and pizza shop in Issaquah.

Guests:
State Senator Mark Mullet (WA-05)

Relevant Links
Washington State Standard: Mullet looks to seize middle lane in 2024 governor’s race
Washington State Standard: Heating up: Mullet goes after Ferguson for once backing drug decriminalization

For the first time in 12 years, there is no incumbent running for Governor in the state. And since Gov. Jay Inslee decided he would not seek a fourth term in office, dozens of candidates have thrown their hat in the ring to replace him. This week I’m talking to the four men who lead the pack in fundraising and polling. 
Next on the list, Democratic state Senator Mark Mullet. Mullet represents Washington's 5th legislative district in Olympia. He also owns an ice cream parlor and pizza shop in Issaquah.
Guests:
<ul>
<li>State Senator Mark Mullet (WA-05)</li>
</ul>
Relevant Links
<ul>
<li>Washington State Standard: <a href="https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2023/06/01/state-sen-mark-mullet-announces-run-for-governor/">Mullet looks to seize middle lane in 2024 governor’s race</a></li>
<li>Washington State Standard: <a href="https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2024/04/26/heating-up-mullet-goes-after-ferguson-for-once-backing-drug-decriminalization/">Heating up: Mullet goes after Ferguson for once backing drug decriminalization</a></li>
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The Race for Governor: Mark Mullet

Vice President Kamala Harris is quickly gaining momentum as a potential successor for President Joe Biden in November. But there’s still one major event that will define this year’s Democratic campaign: The Democratic National Convention. 

The convention will take place from August 19-22 in Chicago. President Biden, who clinched his primary victories, would typically seize the opportunity to discuss policy and outline the party's platform for the final stretch of the election. 

But with his departure from the race, the focus of the convention may be very different.

To analyze the implications of Biden’s decision to not run for reelection and how the Democratic could move forward, Soundside was joined by James Long. Long is a professor of political science at the University of Washington, and a co-founder of the Political Economy Forum there.

Guests:
James Long, professor of political science at the University of Washington, and a co-founder of the Political Economy Forum.

Related Links:
Washington Post: How Democrats can pick a new candidate, step by step 
Yahoo News: DNC panel to meet in public to set ‘transparent, fair’ framework to pick presidential nominee

Vice President Kamala Harris is quickly gaining momentum as a potential successor for President Joe Biden in November. But there’s still one major event that will define this year’s Democratic campaign: The Democratic National Convention. 
The convention will take place from August 19-22 in Chicago. President Biden, who clinched his primary victories, would typically seize the opportunity to discuss policy and outline the party's platform for the final stretch of the election. 
But with his departure from the race, the focus of the convention may be very different.
To analyze the implications of Biden’s decision to not run for reelection and how the Democratic could move forward, Soundside was joined by James Long. Long is a professor of political science at the University of Washington, and a co-founder of the Political Economy Forum there.
Guests:
<ul>
<li>James Long, professor of political science at the University of Washington, and a co-founder of the Political Economy Forum.</li>
</ul>
Related Links:
<ul>
<li>Washington Post: <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/07/21/open-convention-democrats-biden-drop-out/">How Democrats can pick a new candidate, step by step </a></li>
<li>Yahoo News: <a href="https://news.yahoo.com/news/dnc-panel-meet-public-set-144433758.html">DNC panel to meet in public to set ‘transparent, fair’ framework to pick presidential nominee</a></li>
</ul>

The Race for Governor: Bob Ferguson

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