I just had a chance to speak to Governor Christine Gregoire. She made clear her views: “”This is the most exciting election since I was fired up for [John F.] Kennedy,” she said.

Yesterday the governor endorsed Barack Obama at his Rally for Change at the Key Arena. It was a decision, she said, that was not easy: “We have two excellent candidates and both make history.”

It seems that Gregoire is inspired, like so many others, by Obama’s hope and charisma. As the election process moves on, a nomination will be secured for the Democratic candidate very soon, and the American people are appearing to lean toward the Democratic side, but nothing is decided.

“There’s no relaxing,” said Gregoire. “We have to work hard everyday to get a Democratic President in the White House.”

Here is a video of Gregoire speaking to the press at Catherine Blaine Elementary School.