Counties' Republicans want Rep. Shea reinstated

SPOKANE VALLEY – As the Legislature opened its 60-day session, Republicans outside Olympia lined up behind Rep. Matt Shea, saying he's being "Trumped" by Democrats and Republican Minority Leader J.T. Wilcox.

During the last week, at least three counties' Republican committees voted to support Shea and chastise Wilcox.

Cowlitz County Republicans approved their resolution Monday night.

On Sunday, the 26th Legislative Republican District Committee, which represents part of Pierce County and the southeastern Kitsap Peninsula, announced its support for Shea.

And last Friday, the Yakima County Repub...