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Spin Control archive for Nov. 5, 2008

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 5, 2008

Rossi concedes

Republican Dino Rossi conceded defeat this morning.At a press conference in Bellevue, he said he'd called Chris Gregoire to congratulate her on victory, adding that he'd pray for her and hoped Washington voters would hold her to her no new taxes and fees pledge.He noted…

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Morning update: Gregoire, Minnick still ahead

Chris Gregoire is increasing her lead in Washington's governor's race, both in terms of percentages and total votes. As the Inland Northwest pauses for its morning coffee break: Gregoire has 53.5 percent of the vote to Dino Rossi's 46.5 percent. She's ahead by about 114,000…

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