Democrats Designate Washington’s 5th District Race Competitive
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee designated the Washington 5th District race between Michael Baumgartner and Carmela Conroy as competitive. Coverage centers on the committee’s assessment and Republicans’ dispute over whether the race is truly competitive.
Lead article · The Seattle Times · CENTERNational Democrats target Eastern WA House race as winnableHow each side told it
Who’s in it, and how each side portrayed them
Baumgartner and Conroy were named together by 3 of 3 outlets. Counted by outlet.
Defended his seat as Democrats designated the race competitive, while he and Republican officials disputed that assessment.
Challenged Baumgartner in the race Democrats designated competitive and identified as a pickup opportunity.
When each side picked it up
When each side picked it up. center: 2 articles, first fri 10:04 am. unrated: 1 article, first fri 10:04 am.
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