Shutdown throwdown? GOP lawmaker challenges WA’s Democratic governor to debate

Republican U.S. Rep. Michael Baumgartner has challenged Democratic Gov. Bob Ferguson to a televised debate over the federal government shutdown. Ferguson’s office declined to confirm whether he would participate, as both leaders trade blame for the prolonged gridlock. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/shutdown-throwdown-gop-lawmaker-challenges-was-democratic-governor-to-debate/ #WashingtonState #Politics #GovernmentShutdown #MichaelBaumgartner #BobFerguson #Congress #Debate #Republican #Democrat #WashingtonStateStandard