Democrat Jason Rittereiser says Ellensburg roots give an edge in 8th District Congress race

In a TV ad for his congressional campaign, Democrat Jason Rittereiser looks into the camera and slams President Trump’s conduct at the recent Helsinki summit with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.

“Here in Ellensburg, we call that treason,” Rittereiser says in the spot, recorded in a rural field in Kittitas County.

The aggressive message reflects Rittereiser’s strategy — and predicament — in the nationally watched 8th Congressional District race to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Dave Reichert, R-Auburn.

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