Darcy Burner is back
by David Atkins
Netroots favorite Darcy Burner is back in the saddle for a Congressional run, this time in a more favorable district than the one in which she very narrowly lost before:
Burner, well-connected among the liberal net roots, twice challenged Rep. Dave Reichert (R) in Seattle’s eastern suburbs in the 8th district, losing by 2 points in 2006 and 6 points in 2008 — both strong Democratic cycles.
As currently drawn, the 1st district, which Rep. Jay Inslee (D) is vacating to run for governor, is significantly more Democratic than the 8th. The state’s bipartisan redistricting commission has until the end of the year to agree on a new map, but the 1st is likely to retain its Democratic tilt.
“Should be an exciting Wednesday as I jump back in to swim with the sharks,” Burner wrote earlier today on Twitter. “But redistricting makes the pool friendlier this time!”
The Harvard graduate has worked for the past two years at ProgressiveCongress.org, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization that connects the progressive movement with Congress.
In her rollout, Burner also announced that an internal poll conducted by reputable Democratic polling firm Lake Research Partners found her taking 47 percent in the primary, easily outpacing her next closest opponent.
If there is any hope for real change to come out of our creaky political process, Darcy Burner is an embodiment of it. She's been fighting for a more progressive congress for years, and has been building institutions and support networks to help give progressive lawmakers a leg up.
If you can, please help give Darcy a fundraising push.
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