Dino Rossi's new best friend

Defying all odds, it now appears likely that Republican Dino Rossi will win the Washington State Governor's mansion. The primary reasons for this huge upset will be debated for years, but the weak campaign by Democrat Christine Gregoire as well as her history of beaurocratic ineptitude will certainly be part of it. Just as important has been the strong showing of Libertarian Ruth Bennett, especially in the gay community of Seattle's King County. Read more here.