Gregoire rumors?

[uppityperson]

http://slog.thestranger.com/slog/archives/2009/01/05/gregoire_as_commerce_secretary

From my interview just now with Gregoire spokesperson Laura Lockard:

Q: Is Governor Gregoire going to be Obama's nominee for Commerce Secretary?

A: “We’re not able to speak to that so we’ll do a release in the morning.”

Q: Where is she?

A: “She’s out of state.”

Q: Is she in the country?

A: "I’m not allowed to say.”

Q: Is she going to continue as Governor of Washington State?

A: "I’m not allowed to say.”

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/6420ap_wa_wheres_gregoire.html
Gov. Chris Gregoire's whereabouts are unknown

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Gov. Chris Gregoire is out of state, but her office won't say where she is.

Gregoire was set to be the keynote speaker Tuesday at a pre-legislative session forum sponsored by The Associated Press, but her office canceled Monday afternoon. Legislative director Marty Brown will stand in for Gregoire at the forum.

Spokesman Pearse Edwards said that Gregoire will be making an announcement Tuesday morning, and that no further information would be released before then.

[Mojambo]

1. Just heard about this on the early news

Very intriguing.

They said that Fox News is reporting that it's NOT Commerce Secretary, but there are conflicting reports from other news organizations.

It's gotta be Commerce though.

[SeattleGirl]

2. So anybody know what the procedure is in WA for replacing a gov?

I know, I could look it up, but I'm ready to go to bed. :boring:

[Mojambo]

3. From what I read the Lt Gov serves until the next opportunity for a special election

Which would be November I guess.

Sucks for us because Brad Owen is kind of a fucking douchebag.

The prospects for a Dino Rossi infestation are considerably high I'd think.

[SeattleGirl]

4. News reporting this morning that she is in Iraq:

http://www.king5.com/topstories/stories/NW_010609WAB_governor_gregoire_announce_JM.43896e8f.html

[uppityperson]

5. Yup, I saw that also. So much for rumors. thanks.

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2008595119_webgregoire07m.html