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We realize that Rob McKenna and Jay Inslee might not be the only major candidates who run for governor in 2012. But given that each is the early favorite for his party's nomination, we can't help looking forward to the invigorating, ideas-oriented campaign a McKenna-Inslee matchup could provide. 

At such a pivotal time in our state's history, with real questions about the future availability of good jobs and whether our children will have the skills they need to get them, we're glad to have at least two public-policy heavyweights in the race.