Washington state Sen. Doug Ericksen, R-Ferndale, talks to reporters last Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017, at the Capitol in Olympia. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)Doug Ericksen is trying to hold down two jobs in two different Washingtons. Erickson remains a top Republican in the Washington state Senate, which is currently in session 2,808 miles due west in Olympia. His absence is the linchpin to party control of the state Senate, since Washington state Republicans control the chamber by just one vote. [But] when he’s been here, he’s been an extremely engaged chairman, he’s done his homework, he’s at every meeting.

Source: Washington Post February 07, 2017 16:38 UTC