Former Washington Gov. Christine Gregoire still a force in politics this time, behind the scenes

[TexasTowelie]

She’s not on any ballot, but former Gov. Christine Gregoire could be a proxy winner of the 2017 election.

Her longtime friend and adviser, Jenny Durkan, is running for Seattle mayor, a move Gregoire encouraged after then-Mayor Ed Murray had been politically wounded by sex-abuse allegations this past spring.

Gregoire’s son-in-law Scott Lindsay is trying to unseat City Attorney Pete Holmes, with her helping to raise money.

Her daughter Courtney Gregoire is in the middle of a second term as a Port of Seattle commissioner and is talked about as a contender for higher office.

Read more: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/gregoire-still-a-force-in-politics-this-time-behind-the-scenes/

[LisaM]

1. I like her, but....

I am not going to vote for her mayoral or city attorney choices.