Sounds good, but in the face of paychecks, contracts and a shot at Congress, Dave's 'common sense' is suddenly an uncommon commodity.

Last week, the KIRO radio talk show host announced he's running to fill the congressional seat left vacant by Jennifer Dunn.

He also said he'd be staying on the air until he "officially" files for office in July.

I don't know if that's legal.

I don't care if it's legal.

It's not right.

If KVI's John Carlson had tried this when he was running for governor, Ross would have been on him like stink on dog poop.

Ross says he won't use his radio show to promote his candidacy.

Come on Dave.

We're not idiots.

What you've said on your radio show made you a candidate, and what you say from now on will help define that candidacy.

I'd think that abandoning all the things you've stood for all these years is a bad way to begin a political career.

Usually, members of Congress at least wait until they're elected before they start manipulating things like truth and fairness.

Common sense, Dave, says you should get off the air.

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