Realtors endorse Murray as Rossi teases run

[ccharles000]

On the same day that real estate salesman Dino Rossi teases the NRSC with word that he’s seriously considering a run for the U.S. Senate, the 18,000-strong Washington Association of Realtors announce their enthusiastic endorsement of Democratic incumbent Sen. Patty Murray:

“Realtors are proud to endorse Sen. Murray as she has been a tireless advocate for housing affordability and the American dream of home ownership,” said Bill Riley, Washington Realtor president. “She has also been keenly aware of the state of the housing market and its importance to our economic recovery.”

With the Realtors’ endorsement comes the financial support of the RPAC, the state’s largest political action committee, with as many as 10,000 annual contributors. RPAC endorses Democrats and Republicans who share the organization’s concerns for the housing industry, home buyers, and homeownership in Washington state. In 2008, Realtors invested more than $750,000 to support political races around the state; about 93 percent of Realtor-endorsed candidates were elected to office.

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[BlooInBloo]

1. Anybody know what the record for number of electoral losses is?

[Jade Fox]

2. Two time loser Rossi?

Great idea.:sarcasm:

[quiller4]

3. In 2008 RPAC endorsed Rossi and contributed substantially to

his gubenatorial campaign. However, this is not the first time that RPAC has supported Murray. The timing of the announcement is a bit unusual. It does seem like they were sending a message to Rossi because RPAC frequently doesn't announce endorsements until after the candidate filing deadline.