Rossi to run in 2008

Published 9:00 pm Tuesday, December 28, 2004

OLYMPIA – Dino Rossi has filed papers to run for governor in 2008, even as he continues to battle for the seat this year.

Rossi registered as a candidate Dec. 13, submitting the required C1 form to the Public Disclosure Commission.

“Right now, theyre telling us hes a bonafide candidate,” said Doug Ellis, spokesman for the Public Disclosure Commission.

Rossi could not be reached this morning for comment on his decision to run.

One benefit of becoming a candidate is that he can raise money to pay staff and lawyers used for the recounts and court fights that have taken place since Nov. 2.