‘All we have to be is not crazy’: Rep. Jim Walsh slams Democratic leaders

Walsh criticized Democratic leaders, describing the recent legislative sessions as a nonstop house party—an analogy he and Curley used to highlight what they see as a chaotic stream of unusual bills, ranging from tax increases to significant changes in healthcare policy.

While Washington remains a solid blue state in most elections, Republicans are hoping to capitalize on growing discontent in suburban and rural communities. Voters in those areas said they’ve had enough of the political extremes and rising costs.

Jim Walsh vows to extinguish Olympia’s ‘dumpster fire’

“This is your opportunity, Mr. Walsh, because I think people, even those that were, well, I’m a little afraid of Republicans, or Trump scares me, or whatever,” Curley said. “They have to have woken up to the fact that in Olympia, they have put some real crazies in charge.”

Walsh agreed he could have a decent chance due to Olympia’s far-left failures. He specifically lashed out at current leadership over controversial policies regarding tax increases that could add $4,000 annually per household. Walsh highlighted the potential impact of these policies on businesses and the economy, stressing the importance of practical, non-extremist solutions.

“Things have gotten so corkscrewed here in our state that all we have to be is not crazy,” Walsh said. “It’s not running people out of their homes. It’s not putting illegal immigrants ahead of regular citizens. It’s not applauding hardened criminals and busting them out of jail, and letting them roam the streets.”

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