KING 5 Interviews Senate Hopefuls Didier, Widener

Anchor Allen Schauffler’s interviews begin with Clint Didier at about the 14:38 mark. Both candidates are running as Republicans, challenging incumbent (”entrenched”) U.S. Senator Patty Murray.

On the web: ClintDidier.org and ChrisWidener.org.

Palin-Mania Hits Richland, Washington

Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin spent Thanksgiving with family in Washington State this year.  Today, she signed books at a Richland, Washington bookstore.  Among those waiting in line was potential U.S. Senate candidate, Clint Didier.  We’ve written about Didier here and here.

A line apparently began forming at 10:00AM on Saturday. Didier is a former NFL two-time Super Bowl champ.  Palin did a brief stint in sportscasting early in her career.

Here are some news links about Palin’s Washington State visit:

Eastern Washington Fans Line Up Early for Sarah Palin - Seattle Times

PALIN: Fans Camping out for Sunday book signing in Richland - Tri-City Herald

Palin spends Thanksgiving with family in Richland - Seattle Times

Didier Hopes to Become State’s Next U.S. Senator

United States Senator Patty Murray has been serving in elected office since 1989. She has won three consecutive terms to the U.S. Senate and, according to campaign finance reports, has more than $3 million cash on hand (as of April) – enough cash to unnerve many potential challengers. However, Clint Didier, a resident of Connell, Washington and a first-time candidate for elected office, has formed an exploratory committee to consider a run against Murray and is convinced his conservative principles and hard work can help him challenge Washington’s longest-serving U.S. Senator.

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Sen. Murray Gets “Blitzered” By CNN for Pay to Play

As NWDIGEST reported recently, former NFL Redskins tight end Clint Didier has announced an exploratory committee to challenge Patty Murray.

SeattlePI.com reports that author Chris Widener is also exploring a run against the state’s senior U.S. Senator.

Former NFL Pro May Challenge Patty Murray

Thanks to a reader who sent along this link to this Tri-City Herald article: Clint Didier is considering a run against our state’s senior Senator, Patty Murray.

Didier has two championship rings from Super Bowls XVII and XXII (see his NFL record here).

He played for the Washington Redskins from 1982 to 1987 and for the Green Bay Packers from 1988 to 1989.

Now a high school football coach in his Eastern Washington hometown of Connell, Didier has formed an “exploratory committee” to consider taking on Murray.

We’re tracking down the former NFL pro Tight End, and will post and update if and when we’re able to reach him.