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WA-08: Burner Concedes
Daily Kos —
The Seattle PI has called the race in WA-08 for Reichert. Republican U.S. Rep. Dave Reichert has won re-election in Washington's 8th Congressional District, defeating two-time Democratic challenger Darcy Burner in a close race. With almost 80 percent of the expected vote counted from Tuesday's election, Reichert's lead was nearing 8,000 votes Friday. Roughly 270,000 votes have been tallied. Dary had the following statement, via e-mail: "It is likely at this point that Congressman Reichert has ...
Darcy Didn't Win... The Election
DownWithTyranny! —
... I was terribly sad this evening to get a note from Darcy Burner telling me she was acknowledging that Reichert had won re-election. Darcy has been a unique candidate and would have made an exceptional congressmember. So many excellent progressives won, many with her help. I started stewing thinking about Frank Kratovils and Bobby Brights and Ann Kirkpatricks and I stopped myself. I remember watching how seamlessly Darcy interacted with these people and I remember thinking how she would bring them along to progressive positions through the power of her intellect and charm. Right ...
Election Central Saturday Roundup
TPM Election Central —
... Rep. Dave Reichert (R-WA) has been projected the winner in his rematch against 2006 Democratic opponent Darcy Burner, who has now conceded the race. With 81% of votes counted, Reichert leads by a 52%-48% margin, and the remaining votes are not likely to change the situation significantly. ...
