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'''Dino Rossi''' (born October 15, 1959) was born and raised in [[Seattle]], [[Washington State|Washington]], earned his [[Business]] degree from Seattle University, has made a successful career in the commercial [[real estate]] business, and formerly served as Washington state's Senator from 1997 through 2003.<ref>http://www.dinorossi.com/about/</ref>  Dino Rossi is currently a [[Republican]] candidate for [[U.S. Senate]] in Washington state for the [[2010 Midterm Elections]], running against Senator [[Patty Murray]].<ref>Fred Barnes. [http://www.weeklystandard.com/blogs/dino-rossi Can Dino Rossi Put Senate Republicans Over the Top?], ''The Weekly Standard'', June 16, 2010.</ref><ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/08/17/dem-sen-murray-gops-rossi-win-wash-primary/ Sen. Murray, Rossi Win Washington Primaries], FOXNews.com, August 18, 2010.</ref><ref>Eliza Gray. [http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2010/08/03/ad-war-murray-rossi-launch-new-spots/ Ad War: Murray, Rossi Launch New Spots], ''[[Wall Street Journal]]'', August 3, 2010.</ref>  Dino Rossi is a [[conservative]] Republican, passionate about politics and believes in the [[United States Constitution]]. He currently serves as a Secretary for the Board of the [[Special Olympics]] for the State of Washington and is a member of the Dean’s Advisory Board for the School of Business at Seattle University.  

'''Dino Rossi''' (born October 15, 1959) was born and raised in [[Seattle]], [[Washington State|Washington]], earned his [[Business]] degree from Seattle University, has made a successful career in the commercial [[real estate]] business, and formerly served as Washington state's Senator from 1997 through 2003.<ref>http://www.dinorossi.com/about/</ref>  Dino Rossi is a [[conservative]] [[Republican]], passionate about [[politics]] and believes in the [[United States Constitution]]. He currently serves as a Secretary for the Board of the [[Special Olympics]] for the State of Washington and is a member of the Dean’s Advisory Board for the School of Business at Seattle University.  

Dino Rossi is a family man with a wife and four children.<ref>Kara L. Kraemer. [http://www.examiner.com/x-42947-Yakima-Conservative-Examiner~y2010m5d26-YES-Dino-Rossi-has-decided-to-run YES! Dino Rossi has decided to run!], examiner.com, May 26, 2010.</ref>

Dino Rossi is a family man with a wife and four children.<ref>Kara L. Kraemer. [http://www.examiner.com/x-42947-Yakima-Conservative-Examiner~y2010m5d26-YES-Dino-Rossi-has-decided-to-run YES! Dino Rossi has decided to run!], examiner.com, May 26, 2010.</ref>

==2010 Midterm Elections==

===Debates and Interviews===

 

 

 

===2010 Midterm Elections===

 

====Debates and Interviews====

On September 10, 2010, ''The Seattle Times'' editorial board members interviewed Senator Patty Murray and challenger Dino Rossi. The interview with the senate candidates covered various topics in a webcast. Dino Rossi and Patty Murray discussed their views on a broad range of important political debates including [[health care]], [[social security]], [[net neutrality]], the [[Federal Budget Deficit|federal deficit]], [[climate change]], [[education]], [[taxation]] policies and [[American Recovery and Reinvestment Act|financial reform]].<ref>Election 2010 editorial interview with Dino Rossi and Patty Murray. ''The Seattle Times'', September 10, 2010, (Accessed September 19, 2010).  

On September 10, 2010, ''The Seattle Times'' editorial board members interviewed Senator Patty Murray and challenger Dino Rossi. The interview with the senate candidates covered various topics in a webcast. Dino Rossi and Patty Murray discussed their views on a broad range of important political debates including [[health care]], [[social security]], [[net neutrality]], the [[Federal Budget Deficit|federal deficit]], [[climate change]], [[education]], [[taxation]] policies and [[American Recovery and Reinvestment Act|financial reform]].<ref>Election 2010 editorial interview with Dino Rossi and Patty Murray. ''The Seattle Times'', September 10, 2010, (Accessed September 19, 2010).  

* [http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/flatpages/local/politics/editorialinterviewssenate2010.html Webcast edited into the various topics]

* [http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/flatpages/local/politics/editorialinterviewssenate2010.html Webcast edited into the various topics]

{{Cquote|She has an 18-year record of taxing and spending and growing government that's just flat-out indefensible.<ref>GOP candidate faces long-time Senate Democrat in tight race in Washington. [http://video.foxnews.com/v/4361759/dino-rossi-vs-patty-murray/ Dino Rossi vs. Patty Murray], ''Fox News Video'', October 07, 2010.</ref>}}

{{Cquote|She has an 18-year record of taxing and spending and growing government that's just flat-out indefensible.<ref>GOP candidate faces long-time Senate Democrat in tight race in Washington. [http://video.foxnews.com/v/4361759/dino-rossi-vs-patty-murray/ Dino Rossi vs. Patty Murray], ''Fox News Video'', October 07, 2010.</ref>}}

===Contract from America===

====Contract from America====

Dino Rossi was the first Senate candidate in Washington to sign the [[Contract from America]], a pledge to Americans which has also been signed by [[Tea Party Movement|Tea Party]] favorites [[Marco Rubio]], [[Rand Paul]] and [[Sharron Angle]], as well as being promoted by many national Tea Party groups. From the Dino Rossi campaign website:

Dino Rossi was the first Senate candidate in Washington to sign the [[Contract from America]], a pledge to Americans which has also been signed by [[Tea Party Movement|Tea Party]] favorites [[Marco Rubio]], [[Rand Paul]] and [[Sharron Angle]], as well as being promoted by many national Tea Party groups. From the Dino Rossi campaign website:

{{Cquote|I am joining the thousands of Americans who have signed the Contract from America because I believe we need to return fiscal discipline to Washington, DC. These ten commonsense provisions, taken from America to Washington, DC, will help restore fiscal sanity, end our out of control debt, and keep the American Dream alive for generations to come.<ref>Tom Forbes. [http://nwdigest.com/politics/07-15-2010/breaking-dino-rossi-signs-contract-from-america/ Breaking: Dino Rossi Signs “Contract From America”], ''Northwest Digest'', July 15, 2010.</ref>}}

{{Cquote|I am joining the thousands of Americans who have signed the Contract from America because I believe we need to return fiscal discipline to Washington, DC. These ten commonsense provisions, taken from America to Washington, DC, will help restore fiscal sanity, end our out of control debt, and keep the American Dream alive for generations to come.<ref>Tom Forbes. [http://nwdigest.com/politics/07-15-2010/breaking-dino-rossi-signs-contract-from-america/ Breaking: Dino Rossi Signs “Contract From America”], ''Northwest Digest'', July 15, 2010.</ref>}}

{{Cquote|I can't stand what's going on in the U.S. Senate. They're wasting money on programs that aren't creating jobs or helping the economy, and running up debt that is threatening our future. That goes against everything I believe. [...] To save our future, we have to change Washington, D.C., now.<ref>Dino Rossi. [http://www.dinorossi.com/watch-dinos-new-ad-wisely/ "Wisely"], ''Dino Rossi for U.S. Senate'', dinorossi.com, (2010).</ref>}}

{{Cquote|I can't stand what's going on in the U.S. Senate. They're wasting money on programs that aren't creating jobs or helping the economy, and running up debt that is threatening our future. That goes against everything I believe. [...] To save our future, we have to change Washington, D.C., now.<ref>Dino Rossi. [http://www.dinorossi.com/watch-dinos-new-ad-wisely/ "Wisely"], ''Dino Rossi for U.S. Senate'', dinorossi.com, (2010).</ref>}}

===Health Care===

====Health Care====

Dino Rossi has expressed opposition to President [[Barack Obama|Barack Obama's]] appointment of [[Donald Berwick]] as the new health care administrator. Dino Rossi is opposed to [[ObamaCare]], including the tax hikes and health care rationing that will be a direct result of it.  

Dino Rossi has expressed opposition to President [[Barack Obama|Barack Obama's]] appointment of [[Donald Berwick]] as the new health care administrator. Dino Rossi is opposed to [[ObamaCare]], including the tax hikes and health care rationing that will be a direct result of it.  

{{Cquote|At the very least, the people’s elected representatives should have had the opportunity to question Donald Berwick to ensure he will not impose health care rationing for those Americans, often among the most vulnerable in our country, who rely on Medicare and Medicaid.<ref>[http://www.dinorossi.com/rossi-opposes-recess-appointment-of-health-care-rationing-advocate/ Rossi Opposes Recess Appointment Of Health Care Rationing Advocate], dinorossi.com, July 7th, 2010.</ref>}}

{{Cquote|At the very least, the people’s elected representatives should have had the opportunity to question Donald Berwick to ensure he will not impose health care rationing for those Americans, often among the most vulnerable in our country, who rely on Medicare and Medicaid.<ref>[http://www.dinorossi.com/rossi-opposes-recess-appointment-of-health-care-rationing-advocate/ Rossi Opposes Recess Appointment Of Health Care Rationing Advocate], dinorossi.com, July 7th, 2010.</ref>}}

* Give individuals the same tax deductions as corporations.

* Give individuals the same tax deductions as corporations.

===Economy===

====Economy====

Dino Rossi has said that he wants to reform the current tax code, and he will lower taxes to promote economic growth and job creation. According to the Dino Rossi for Senate website, he said that the recently raised taxes by [[Congress]] to pay for massive increases in [[government]] spending must stop. Rossi wants to make permanent the 2001 and 2003 tax relief, repeal the [[death tax]], and lower the tax rates for small businesses:   

Dino Rossi has said that he wants to reform the current tax code, and he will lower taxes to promote economic growth and job creation. According to the Dino Rossi for Senate website, he said that the recently raised taxes by [[Congress]] to pay for massive increases in [[government]] spending must stop. Rossi wants to make permanent the 2001 and 2003 tax relief, repeal the [[death tax]], and lower the tax rates for small businesses:   

{{Cquote|The problem isn’t that taxes are too low; it’s that spending is too high.<ref name=issues/>}}

{{Cquote|The problem isn’t that taxes are too low; it’s that spending is too high.<ref name=issues/>}}

* Reduce government spending.

* Reduce government spending.

===Government Spending===

====Government Spending====

With the [[United States]] national [[debt]] topped at $13 trillion for the year 2010, Dino Rossi said that if [[Congress]] continued to spend money at this unprecedented pace, America's national debt will reach $19.6 trillion by 2015. Rossi believes that both Republicans and Democrats are guilty of running up the nation’s debt without considering how it will be paid for. He said that, "Washington families have to make tough budget decisions every day to live within their means, and it’s time for Congress to do the same."<ref name=issues/>

With the [[United States]] national [[debt]] topped at $13 trillion for the year 2010, Dino Rossi said that if [[Congress]] continued to spend money at this unprecedented pace, America's national debt will reach $19.6 trillion by 2015. Rossi believes that both Republicans and Democrats are guilty of running up the nation’s debt without considering how it will be paid for. He said that, "Washington families have to make tough budget decisions every day to live within their means, and it’s time for Congress to do the same."<ref name=issues/>

* Cut Government Employment and reduce overly generous pay and benefits.

* Cut Government Employment and reduce overly generous pay and benefits.

===Energy===

====Energy====

Dino Rossi is opposed to [[cap and trade]]. According to the Dino Rossi for Senate campaign website, he believes that Congress needs to lessen America's energy dependence and allow the country to develop more of its own resources, such as renewable sources, by increasing a reliance on alternative fuels, and expanding domestic energy production in an environmentally and [[conservative|fiscally responsible]] way.  

Dino Rossi is opposed to [[cap and trade]]. According to the Dino Rossi for Senate campaign website, he believes that Congress needs to lessen America's energy dependence and allow the country to develop more of its own resources, such as renewable sources, by increasing a reliance on alternative fuels, and expanding domestic energy production in an environmentally and [[conservative|fiscally responsible]] way.  

===Senate 2010 Polls===

====Senate 2010 Polls====

====May====

=====May=====

On May 28, 2010, [[Rasmussen Reports]] released the latest telephone survey of Likely Voters in Washington, which found Murray with 48% support while Rossi earned 47%. Two percent (2%) preferred some other candidate in the race, and four percent (4%) were undecided.<ref>[http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2010/election_2010_senate_elections/washington/election_2010_washington_senate Election 2010: Washington Senate], ''[[Rasmussen Reports]]'', May 28, 2010.</ref> In the final week of polling in May, according to a non-partisan [[University of Washington]] survey, Republican candidate Dino Rossi pulled ahead of incumbent Democrat Patty Murray for Washington state's U.S. Senate race. That was the same week Rossi announced his candidacy.<ref>Linda Thomas. [http://www.mynorthwest.com/?nid=646&sid=329300 Poll: Dino Rossi pulls ahead of Patty Murray], MyNorthwest.com, Jun 07, 2010.</ref>

On May 28, 2010, [[Rasmussen Reports]] released the latest telephone survey of Likely Voters in Washington, which found Murray with 48% support while Rossi earned 47%. Two percent (2%) preferred some other candidate in the race, and four percent (4%) were undecided.<ref>[http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2010/election_2010_senate_elections/washington/election_2010_washington_senate Election 2010: Washington Senate], ''[[Rasmussen Reports]]'', May 28, 2010.</ref> In the final week of polling in May, according to a non-partisan [[University of Washington]] survey, Republican candidate Dino Rossi pulled ahead of incumbent Democrat Patty Murray for Washington state's U.S. Senate race. That was the same week Rossi announced his candidacy.<ref>Linda Thomas. [http://www.mynorthwest.com/?nid=646&sid=329300 Poll: Dino Rossi pulls ahead of Patty Murray], MyNorthwest.com, Jun 07, 2010.</ref>

====September====

=====September=====

On September 2, 2010, ''MyNorthwest'' reported the latest Rasmussen Reports survey in Washington, which shows Rossi with 48 percent of the [[vote]] and Murray with 46 percent. Three percent prefer a different candidate, and three percent are undecided.<ref>Dan Restione. [http://www.mynorthwest.com/?nid=11&sid=361416 Rossi leads Murray in new poll], ''MyNorthwest'', September 2, 2010.</ref><ref>Washington Senate: Rossi (R) 48% Murray (D) 46% [http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2010/election_2010_senate_elections/washington/election_2010_washington_senate Election 2010: Washington Senate], ''[[Rasmussen Reports]]'', September 02, 2010.</ref> ''The Weekly Standard'' further detailed the September 2nd ''Rasmussen'' poll showing Dino Rossi outpacing Patty Murray, 50-47 percent, when "leaners" are included.  This is roughly in line with other recent results, as well as ''SurveyUSA's'' recent poll showing of a 52-45 percent (Rossi edge).<ref>http://www.weeklystandard.com/blogs/morning-jay</ref><ref>Washington State Survey of 750 Likely Voters. [http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2010/election_2010_senate_elections/washington/toplines/toplines_washington_senate_august_31_2010 Toplines - Washington Senate - August 31, 2010], ''[[Rasmussen Reports]]'', (Conducted August 31, 2010).</ref>

On September 2, 2010, ''MyNorthwest'' reported the latest Rasmussen Reports survey in Washington, which shows Rossi with 48 percent of the [[vote]] and Murray with 46 percent. Three percent prefer a different candidate, and three percent are undecided.<ref>Dan Restione. [http://www.mynorthwest.com/?nid=11&sid=361416 Rossi leads Murray in new poll], ''MyNorthwest'', September 2, 2010.</ref><ref>Washington Senate: Rossi (R) 48% Murray (D) 46% [http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2010/election_2010_senate_elections/washington/election_2010_washington_senate Election 2010: Washington Senate], ''[[Rasmussen Reports]]'', September 02, 2010.</ref> ''The Weekly Standard'' further detailed the September 2nd ''Rasmussen'' poll showing Dino Rossi outpacing Patty Murray, 50-47 percent, when "leaners" are included.  This is roughly in line with other recent results, as well as ''SurveyUSA's'' recent poll showing of a 52-45 percent (Rossi edge).<ref>http://www.weeklystandard.com/blogs/morning-jay</ref><ref>Washington State Survey of 750 Likely Voters. [http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2010/election_2010_senate_elections/washington/toplines/toplines_washington_senate_august_31_2010 Toplines - Washington Senate - August 31, 2010], ''[[Rasmussen Reports]]'', (Conducted August 31, 2010).</ref>

* The country is turning against Democrats and left-wing politicians are shifting the blame: [http://video.foxnews.com/v/4355720/pointing-the-finger-at-fox-news/ Pointing the Finger at Fox News], (Sean Hannity) FOXNews.com, September 30, 2010.</ref>

* The country is turning against Democrats and left-wing politicians are shifting the blame: [http://video.foxnews.com/v/4355720/pointing-the-finger-at-fox-news/ Pointing the Finger at Fox News], (Sean Hannity) FOXNews.com, September 30, 2010.</ref>

====October====

=====October=====

On October 7, ''MyNorthwest'' [[Seattle]] news reported the results of a poll conducted in the Washington Senate race between former state Senator Dino Rossi and incumbent Patty Murray. The survey, conducted by Fabrizio, McLaughlin and Associates for the conservative-aligned American Action Forum, showed Rossi leading Murray 48 percent to 42 percent among likely voters.<ref>Chris Sullivan. [http://www.mynorthwest.com/?nid=11&sid=375197 New poll: Rossi leads Murray in Senate race], Seattle News - MyNorthwest.com, (Accessed October 7, 2010).</ref> According to the Fabrizio survey, 45 percent of likely voters view Murray favorably, compared with 45 percent who view her unfavorably. That's not far off from Rossi's ratings; 46 percent of likely voters viewed him favorably while 41 percent viewed him unfavorably.

On October 7, ''MyNorthwest'' [[Seattle]] news reported the results of a poll conducted in the Washington Senate race between former state Senator Dino Rossi and incumbent Patty Murray. The survey, conducted by Fabrizio, McLaughlin and Associates for the conservative-aligned American Action Forum, showed Rossi leading Murray 48 percent to 42 percent among likely voters.<ref>Chris Sullivan. [http://www.mynorthwest.com/?nid=11&sid=375197 New poll: Rossi leads Murray in Senate race], Seattle News - MyNorthwest.com, (Accessed October 7, 2010).</ref> According to the Fabrizio survey, 45 percent of likely voters view Murray favorably, compared with 45 percent who view her unfavorably. That's not far off from Rossi's ratings; 46 percent of likely voters viewed him favorably while 41 percent viewed him unfavorably.

===Endorsements===

====Endorsements====

* U.S. Senator Dr. [[Tom Coburn]] (R-OK) endorsed U.S. Senate candidate Dino Rossi.<ref>http://www.dinorossi.com/u-s-senator-dr-tom-coburn-endorses-dino-rossi/</ref>

* U.S. Senator Dr. [[Tom Coburn]] (R-OK) endorsed U.S. Senate candidate Dino Rossi.<ref>http://www.dinorossi.com/u-s-senator-dr-tom-coburn-endorses-dino-rossi/</ref>

* Washington state [[Tea Party Movement|Tea Party]] activists have endorsed Republican Dino Rossi's campaign against Democrat Patty Murray for U.S. Senate.<ref>[http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2012701777_apwawashingtonsenateteaparty.html?syndication=rss WA Senate: Tea party activists endorse Rossi], ''The Seattle Times'', August 23, 2010.</ref>

* Washington state [[Tea Party Movement|Tea Party]] activists have endorsed Republican Dino Rossi's campaign against Democrat Patty Murray for U.S. Senate.<ref>[http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2012701777_apwawashingtonsenateteaparty.html?syndication=rss WA Senate: Tea party activists endorse Rossi], ''The Seattle Times'', August 23, 2010.</ref>

* [[Scott Brown]] has endorsed Rossi.<ref>http://gop2112.com/archives/163</ref>

* [[Scott Brown]] has endorsed Rossi.<ref>http://gop2112.com/archives/163</ref>

* ''[[FreedomWorks]]'' [[PAC]] announced its endorsement of Republican candidate Dino Rossi in the Washington Senate Race against incumbent Senator Patty Murray (D, WA). Rossi has earned the PAC’s ''Champion of Freedom'' designation because of his commitment to fiscal responsibility and steadfast defense of the Constitution.<ref>FreedomWorks PAC President Matt Kibbe commented, “Dino Rossi is someone the voters of Washington State can look to as a true Champion of Freedom.  His commitment to the ideals of individual liberty will help get America back on a path to fiscal sanity.” [http://pac.freedomworks.org/candidate/dino-rossi Dino Rossi | FreedomWorks PAC], (Accessed September 14, 2010).</ref>

* ''[[FreedomWorks]]'' [[PAC]] announced its endorsement of Republican candidate Dino Rossi in the Washington Senate Race against incumbent Senator Patty Murray (D, WA). Rossi has earned the PAC’s ''Champion of Freedom'' designation because of his commitment to fiscal responsibility and steadfast defense of the Constitution.<ref>FreedomWorks PAC President Matt Kibbe commented, “Dino Rossi is someone the voters of Washington State can look to as a true Champion of Freedom.  His commitment to the ideals of individual liberty will help get America back on a path to fiscal sanity.” [http://pac.freedomworks.org/candidate/dino-rossi Dino Rossi | FreedomWorks PAC], (Accessed September 14, 2010).</ref>

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