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Monday, May 5th, 2008

Ladenburg launches AG campaign in Seattle today

Posted by David Wickert @ 08:54:13 am

Pierce County Executive John Ladenburg will formally launch his campaign for attorney general today in Seattle. He’ll hold a similar rally later this month in Tacoma.

More details below.

Advisory for Monday, May 5 2008
Contact: Christian Sinderman (206) 683-8380

John Ladenburg to formally kick off Attorney General campaign with large events Monday in Seattle, late May in Tacoma
Smaller events around the state will be announced as Pierce County Executive continues to build momentum

SEATTLE—Pierce County Executive John Ladenburg, Democratic candidate for Attorney General, will formally kick off his campaign for Attorney General with a May 5 event in Seattle and Tacoma event later in the month. Both are expected to draw several hundred supporters.

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Events in other cities will be announced soon.

The campaign has been building real momentum over the past several weeks, including a sole endorsement by the Washington State Labor Council this weekend.

Ladenburg served four terms as Pierce County Prosecutor before his current two terms as Executive. As prosecutor, he helped write Washington’s targeted Three Strikes law, pioneered sex predator monitoring laws, and prosecuted crimes ranging from serial murder to environmental pollution.

The Seattle event is open to the press, and will feature a lineup of prominent community leaders and elected officials.
What: Ladenburg Seattle Kickoff
Where: Westin Hotel
When: 12-1pm
Who: Governor Gregoire, County Executives Sims and Reardon, Mayor Nickels, and many more.
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Categories: Campaign news, Attorney General • 1 comment

COMMENTS:

Comment by JosefK @ 09:57 - Tuesday, May 6th, 2008

MR. LAUDENBURG: BRING. IT. ON.

RMK IS AMERICA'S CHOICE AND THE PEOPLE'S ADVOCATE.

AGAIN, BRING. IT. ON.

THAT WILL BE ALL.

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