Sen. Maria Cantwell, already facing a well-financed Republican opponent, is taking fire from the left too.
Suquamish Marine veteran Mark Wilson is running as a Democratic challenger, based on opposition to Cantwell's votes for the Iraq war, the Patriot Act, President Bush's appointments and other issues. An article in today's Wall Street Journal highlighted a group, called Impeach PAC, that supports candidates who want to impeach the president if Democrats can reclaim Congress. Wilson is one of three such candidates for U.S. Senate.
How formidable is the challenge? Wilson is apparently traveling the state to drum up support. He's been mentioned in the press, including this Seattle Weekly article. He could become a larger gnat for Cantwell if anti-Bush sentiment in the state continues to grow. But the Federal Election Commission's Web site shows only one $500 contribution.