Despite polling, Eyman says he'll celebrate victory this evening
Initiative promoter Tim Eyman is making his first run as a political candidate in Washington's race for governor. But despite – or because of – his high name identification among voters, he has not surged to any clear lead in polling, fundraising or endorsements in the GOP gubernatorial field.
On Tuesday, Eyman was waving signs at a Bellevue intersection he calls his “lucky spot,” because he waved signs there before his most recent initiative, I-976, was approved by voters. That measure targets Sound Transit taxes, seeking to roll back unpopular car tab fees.
True to form, Eyman said he’ll be giving a victory speech at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday night – before ballot totals are released. In an interview Monday, Eyman said he’s the only candidate who can unite the GOP field, saying he’s focused on attacking Gov. Jay Inslee, and not the other GOP candidates, like Loren Culp and Joshua Freed.
“I am the only candidate who is thinking outside the box, who is trying to unify,” Eyman said. “United, we’ve got a shot. Divided we have no chance.”
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