Democrats keep winning in Washington but there's division over the reasons why

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Shasti Conrad thinks the way Democrats went about winning Washington elections last year is a formula for success nationwide.

Conrad, unanimously reelected leader of the state Democratic Party earlier this week, argues that Democrats’ sweep of nine statewide executive posts, gains in the Legislature and defeat of three conservative-backed ballot measures prove the party can win with progressive policies.

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Democratic Congressman Adam Smith, who’s served in the U.S. House since 1997, says not so fast.

“Shasti Conrad is a good friend. I’ve worked with her closely. I disagree with her on this,” he told The Standard during an interview at the state Capitol on Tuesday. “We won. I get that. But is it because we’re doing such a fantastic job, or is it because the Republican Party is simply unacceptable to over 50% of the electorate in the state of Washington? I’m of the opinion that it’s more the latter than the former.”

https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/01/29/democrats-keep-winning-in-washington-but-theres-division-over-the-reasons-why/