Local Republican meeting called "arm twisting session"

RNC chairman Ken Mehlman was in town recently to do the usual stuff, including attending a Mariners game with Mike McGavick, who, as of this writing is still "exploring" a candidacy against Cantwell. Prominent state Republicans have publicly backed McGavick in an apparent bid to dissuade primary challengers. Being advised of this State Democratic Party Chairman Paul Berendt called Mehlman’s visit with McGavick “an arm-twisting session.”