Submitted by No-Perspective-518 t3_z2lnh8 in Washington
WA has no term limits for the governor. Inslee has been WA governor since 2013 (elected in 2012; re-elected in 2016 and 2020). No WA governor has ever been elected to more than 3 terms. Inslee's current approval rating is around 46% in WA with a net approval rating of -2 (48% disapprove) (source: https://www.king5.com/article/news/politics/gov-inslees-job-approval-rating-october-2022-poll/281-8f7195e2-666a-4291-81a9-bf65e04f33240).
haha exactly i joined this subreddit for things to do in washington not to see politics
Personally I actually enjoy talking about politics, but there were just so many political ads this past election, mentally I'd just like a break before we all start talking about the next one.
Not for Washington Governor it didnt. That was two years ago.
Yes I know, but do we really need to start talking about an election now, that is still two years out?
Well until the Republicans run someone who is sane and a moderate, which is not likely, Jay can or will be our governor for a while longer.
Right, that’s the GOP’s biggest problem right now — to get the nomination you have to be extra-whack job, but you can’t unsay the nutty shit for the general.
I hope a moderate democrat runs who supports Basic Income and Concubines.
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I hope not. We need him as our governor. He’s done so many great things for economic growth and education. He’s a reason why Washington state has been booming the last few years.
So you hope he will run. I read “I hope not” and assumed I’d see a bunch of anti-Inslee stuff after lol.
Yep. He knows how to run our state. Last thing we need is some reactionary fuckwit turning everything upside down.
It’s foolish to give praise to a politician for economic recovery. That happens for multiple reasons. A politician can only abstain from screwing up an economic recovery. We can certainly do better than Ferguson. We had a great Governor in Dan Evans. GOP find a sequel. It’s never good to have one party rule. Period
I hope not
I think he’s done really great work for this state, but also it might be time to pass the baton. But if he’s on the ballot I’ll likely vote for him again 😊
I think he’s said he’s not planning to.
Do you have a source? I can’t find where he said that.
I think he wants to get a WH position
Who would want to leave Washington for DC?
I think you may be right
If he wants to I’d vote for him. He saw us through a pandemic. It wasn’t pretty at times but what state was? There was a lot of states I’d really wouldn’t have wanted to be in the last three years. I feel like WA has its head on straight and I think he’s done is part to help that. Now if he said No and would like a rest I’m ok with that too. He’s had a hard last few years and if he wanted to sit down and put his feet up I think he’s earned it.
No.
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The only republican alternatives aren't alternatives at all. Inslee had an incredibly difficult job trying to slow the spread of covid-19, and that job was made worse by Reich-wing extremists. If he runs, I'll vote for him. If he doesn't, I'll vote my conscience, which these days means I'm voting against fascism
I think he is old enough that he should not. I have appreciated most of what he does though I think some stuff like banning gas cars goes too far. Need a moderate from either party.
Fair, though if you think Inslee (currently 71) is too old to run in 2024, 80-year old President Biden running in 2024 must be a horrifying prospect lol.
Its not mental capacity im concerned about. Its about needing new ideas. Also why in the world does anyone still want to work and deal with that kind of stress at that age.
Fair enough, that makes sense
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Petty insults and name-calling don’t reflect well on you.
I so hope not!
Sadly, Oregon can’t say the same.
Hopefully.
When his new 42 cent a gallon gas tax goes into effect in January his approval rating should really drop. Hopefully we will finally be rid of him.
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This is the exact reason I don't vote Republican currently. Let's make up a lie and spread it no matter how foolish it makes us look.
You must be from upriver.
SereneDreams03 t1_ixhkn3a wrote
The elections just finished, can we have like 10 minutes before we start taking about the next election please.