As anyone who is remotely familiar with our state's political leanings knows, the Evergreen State has been consistently "blue" for a very long time. (Ronald Reagan was the last Republican presidential candidate to carry the state) Needless to say, we are long overdue for a forum that provides a fresh, right-of-center perspective on issues affecting those of us in the great northwest.

The focus of Red County Washington will be on providing insight into local and statewide political issues that impact the lives of Washingtonians. Occasionally, we will give voice to national issues as they relate to, and influence, our state. With the presidential primary season in full swing, our governship up for grabs, local races, and various Initiatives headed for ballots in November; we will have plenty to cover.

My name is Michael Kerr and I am the editor of the Washington State wing of the Red County blog network. I am a lifelong Seattle area resident and have been involved in local politics for sometime. As a passionate advocate for limited government and a laissez-faire economy, I have, on frequent occasion, seen various shades of red as those in our state's capitol have trampled and undermined these cherished principles. As editor of Red County Washington, my goal is to offer an issues-driven, commonsense, sometimes pointed, occasionally humorous, often times challenging, always on-the-mark, observation of the bureaucratic, legislative, all things to all people, political environment that has come to define, and color, our state blue.

As a Reagan conservative who hails from King County, one of the most liberal counties on the left-coast, I am very proud to announce the official launch of Red County Washington. With our blog-pen at the ready, let's paint the Evergreen State red!