A non-binding nomination process with big $$$ implications

Plus some numbers in the governor's race, a big haul in the 5th CD, and some recommended reading

In just over a week, the Washington State Republican Party gets together to formally endorse candidates for statewide offices and congressional seats. This is news in itself because the state GOP has traditionally waited until after the primary to back candidates. 

That hasn’t worked out all that well in recent years, as you can see in real time if you c…