Lovefest already shows signs of foundering

Robert Jamieson of the P-I, who often has no trouble calling things exactly as he sees them, asked today Do hires make her Maria, Queen of Smarts?. As previously reported, Cantwell hired former opponent Mark Wilson and another anti-war activist in an attempt to appease the anti-war vote. Jamieson isn't so sure it was a good move. "Word around the liberal campfire is the two guys Cantwell just brought on board don't represent the heart or soul of the peace and justice movement," he said.

Meanwhile, the P-I also reports on the press conference itself. "Despite the orchestrated appearance of a united party, there still seemed to be differences between Cantwell and Wilson. In explaining his decision at the news conference, Wilson said he was satisfied there'd been an 'evolution' in Cantwell's stance. Cantwell, though, disagreed her stance had changed. She said instead that it had been clarified by two recent votes."

Really, how much integrity does Cantwell have now?