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Inslee to Seek Third Term as Washington Governor

Associated Press

   SEATTLE - Washington GovernorJay Inslee announced his bid for a third
   term as governor Thursday, saying that while it was an honor to run for
   president, he wants to continue his work leading the state.
   ``We told the Washington story around the United States,'' he told
   reporters in Seattle following a news conference at Planned Parenthood
   regarding the Title X family planning program. ``Being able to tell
   that story led to some good things, even though I won't be the nominee,
   including the fact that we have elevated the climate change crisis to
   where it belongs. I'm very proud to have served for that purpose.''
   Inslee had sent an email to supporters earlier in the day detailing his
   plans following his announcement Wednesday night that he was ending his
   2020 presidential bid after nearly six months.
   He had made fighting climate change the central theme of his campaign
   and said he was confident that Democrats would select a nominee who
   would champion climate change issues.

   Not interested in Cabinet job
   When asked if he would consider a Cabinet position like head of the
   Environmental Protection Agency if it were offered, he said no.
   ``There was one position in Washington, D.C., that I thought I was
   interested in, and I will not be serving in that capacity,'' he said.
   ``So I'm looking forward to serving as governor if people give me this
   option.''
   Governors in Washington state aren't subject to term limits, though
   most haven't served more than two terms. The last three-term governor
   in Washington was Republican Dan Evans, who served from 1965 until
   1977.

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