State Senator Mark Mullet (D-Issaquah) is jumping into the race for governor. Focusing his campaign on tax policy, Mullet is attempting to position himself as more of a centrist than some of the other Democrats in the race.

PLUS: Congress reaches a deal to avoid a default, but Representative Pramila Jayapal (D-Seattle) and other progressives, as well as some conservatives, oppose the measure.

AND: Remembering Congressman Don Bonker.

Guests include State Senator Mark Mullet, ABC's Andy Field, and Dan Diamond of the Washington Post.

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