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Washington Gov. Jay Inslee To Head Democratic Governor's Association

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has emerged as a fierce critic of President Trump. He’s blasted the president over immigration, health care and climate change. In doing so, Inslee has developed something of a national profile, and soon he’ll likely attract even more attention.

That’s because Inslee is set to become chair of the Democratic Governors Association, or DGA. Austin Jenkins ( @AustinJenkinsN3) from  Here & Now contributor Northwest News Network reports.

This story was produced in collaboration with The Seattle Times.

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