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A moderate Democrat joins the race for WA governor

State Senator Mark Mullet (D-Issaquah) is jumping into the race for governor. Focusing his campaign on tax policy, Mullet is attempting to position himself as more of a centrist than some of the other Democrats in the race.

PLUS: Congress reaches a deal to avoid a default, but Representative Pramila Jayapal (D-Seattle) and other progressives, as well as some conservatives, oppose the measure.

AND: Remembering Congressman Don Bonker.

Guests include State Senator Mark Mullet, ABC’s Andy Field, and Dan Diamond of the Washington Post.

The Northwest Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and

 

State Senator Mark Mullet (D-Issaquah) is jumping into the race for governor. Focusing his campaign on tax policy, Mullet is attempting to position himself as more of a centrist than some of the other Democrats in the race.

PLUS: Congress reaches a deal to avoid a default, but Representative Pramila Jayapal (D-Seattle) and other progressives, as well as some conservatives, oppose the measure.

AND: Remembering Congressman Don Bonker.

Guests include State Senator Mark Mullet, ABC's Andy Field, and Dan Diamond of the Washington Post.

The Northwest Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to the heart of what matters most.

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