Logan Welfringer, our intern, and I joined a delegation from Washington Public Campaigns in a meeting with Congressman Adam Smith at his Tacoma office on Friday. The purpose of the meeting was to ask for his support of publicly funded campaigns for congressional races. With some races (like Darcy Burner's in Washington's 8th District) approaching costs of $5 million per side, we have to do something about the runaway costs. It was a great half hour session as Smith asked for more details and then stated that Congress needs to do something to regain the confidence of the people. He then agreed to cosponsor legislation that would move toward providing public financing of congressional campaigns. It was a great success, as not that often one walks into a meeting with a member of Congress and you get exactly what you are hoping for.

If you have a moment, thank Congressman Smith for his support.