Former Republican Governor of Washington Dies at 98

One of the more popular Republicans of his day, Dan Evans, has passed away.

Evans served three terms as the Governor of Washington state as well as having served in the United States Senate.

He was 98 years old at the time of his passing.

He’s Gone

According to reports. Evans passed away on Friday.

The announcement of his death was made by Democrat U.S. Sen. Patty Murray.

Murray stated, “Dan Evans was an honorable, independent-minded public servant who put Washington state first and dedicated his life to protecting and investing in the places and people in our state.

“We were lucky to have him — and I have no doubt his legacy will live on for generations to come.”

Evans was a power broker in the party, but he came from a different time and when Congress turned into a stage, he decided to call it quits.

He first entered politics in 1956, running for a seat in the state legislature, which he won. He took his seat in 1957 and held it through 1965.

Evans ran for Governor in 1964, winning his election and remaining in office for three terms, leaving the governor’s mansion in 1977.

For most of the next decade, he served as the president of Evergreen State College, then he took his senator’s seat in 1983, which he held until 1989.

He left office in 1989, saying that the Senate had become too rancorous and tedious, as this was about the time that social media started to surface and Congress became about putting on a show rather than working for the people.

Imagine what he would think of what Congress has become today when 90% of members are more worried about their podcasts and social media likes and clicks than they are about passing meaningful legislation.

All we have in Congress these days are clowns and traitors... and that will not change anytime soon.