Life for Snohomish County Democrats is about to get a little more interesting.
That’s because Democratic Congressman Brian Baird, who is leaving office this year, is moving to Edmonds where he might re-launch his political career in the future.
In Les Blumenthal’s interview with Baird in The News Tribune, it’s clear the outgoing congressman is open to another run for political office.
From the article:
He also hints that his political career may not be over, even though he decided not to seek a seventh term in order to spend more time with his twin 5-year-olds. Baird has roughly $450,000 in his campaign account. He can’t keep it personally, but he can donate it to charity or other campaigns. There’s one other alternative.
“I could use it for another race,” said Baird.
He’ll be moving into the 1st District where U.S. Rep. Jay Inslee, D-Wa., is safely ensconced. It’s all but certain Inslee will try for governor in 2012 — if Gov. Chris Gregoire doesn’t seek a third term — and that would create a vacancy.
Baird’s arrival is sure to cause heart palpitations for at least two Democrats, Edmonds City Councilman D.J. Wilson and state Rep. Marko Liias. These two are watching Inslee closely too as each is believed to be very interested in vying for the congressional seat should it open up.
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