Suit attacks Washington governor's veto of blanket primary
The state Grange on Thursday sued [Washington] Gov. Gary Locke, challenging the constitutionality of his veto that restricts voters to one party's primary ballot.
The Grange, which is backing a rival plan that is similar to the outlawed blanket primary, asked the state Supreme Court to take direct and speedy review of the governor's action.
Grange lawyer James Johnson, a prominent appeals attorney who is running for a vacant seat on the high court, said Locke's veto was clearly unconstitutional.
"He essentially turned apples into oranges," he said. -- The Daily News Online