Washington experience may not help a state run

Roll Call -   While Republicans and Democrats battle for control of Washington this year, Washington has become a scarlet letter for members of both parties vying to be their state’s next governor. Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet was just the latest member of Congress to fail in a gubernatorial attempt when he lost the Democratic primary Tuesday to state Attorney General Phil Weiser, 55 percent to 45 percent.

This cycle’s bipartisan club of gubernatorial losers from D.C. already included Republican Reps. Dusty Johnson of South Dakota, Randy Feenstra of Iowa and Nancy Mace and Ralph Norman of South Carolina. While there were unique dynamics in each race, including varying levels of involvement by President Donald Trump, House members falling short in their bids for governor is an emerging trend.

…Of course, there are some places where a House member will be successful, such as Arizona, where Rep. Andy Biggs appears poised to secure the GOP nomination later this month. But that would come at the expense of fellow Republican Rep. David Schweikert, a primary opponent.