October 28, 2008 - 17:49

Politico: Boeing keeping McCain at arm's length in Washington

Republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) is facing a political headwind from the breath of Boeing here in Washington state, according to a report from Politico.com's Jeanne Cummings.

She cites the relative success of Dino Rossi (R-Sammamish) in his race to unseat Democratic Gov. Chris Gregoire, and Rep. Dave Reichert's (R-Auburn) ability to keep his race a tossup in the 8th Congressional District.

Both Republicans have held polling leads during the campaign, although their opponents are currently on top. 

Similar races across the country have been riding a strong wave behind Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) to lean Democratic.

McCain has taken many legislative stands against Boeing, and has even mentioned them during presidential debates this fall.

Those same stands, that most recently resulted in Boeing losing out on a major Air Force contract, held political ramifications for Washington's  federal delegation, most of whom have safe seats here in the state.

Not Reichert, though, and the issue has played a role in his race against Democratic challenger Darcy Burner (D-Carnation). Her campaign has accused Reichert of taking money from Boeing competitors, money he later returned. 

Bryan Bissell is a PolitickerWA.com Reporter and can be reached via email at noreply@politicker.com.

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