Q: Mr. Federal Way, there are rumors on the street that Federal Way City Councilman Martin Moore may be considering withdrawing from his pursuits to fill the seat of his late boss Rep. Roger Freeman now that Teri Hickel has filed with the intent to run.
I guess it will be confusing to the voters since, after all, Moore said that his late boss has ordained his pursuits for his old seat. Can you ask Councilman Moore what his intentions are and let’s get it on the record if he is still serious or is he going to flip flop again?
Need Clarification in Federal Way
A: Dear Need Clarification in Federal Way, 30th Legislative District Republican Chairman Rob Barrans confirmed with Mirror staff that Moore announced he would withdraw from the race last week at a District 30 Republican Party meeting.
However, Moore hasn’t yet confirmed this himself. Mr. Federal Way thinks we ALL need clarification here in the 30th Legislative District, but especially us Federal Wayans because Moore is a Federal Way City Councilman and owes it to his constituents to be honest about his intent.
Last week, Mr. Federal Way opined on Moore’s wishy washy “let me appease my new Republican Party by changing core values on marijuana” mentality. This week, it’s clear the rumors that he might back out show more of Moore’s character. But the next move is his.
Will young, ambitious Moore cave to Republican pressure because Hickel is viewed as the stronger candidate? Will he take a deal and end up door-belling for her like he’s done so many times before for other hopefuls in the race?
Or will Moore stand up for his ambition and pride and put his heart into a race he doesn’t know he can win? Will he show Americans that an immigrant from Bulgaria can have a real impact if hard work is applied?
Mirror staff has told Mr. Federal Way they have attempted to reach out to Moore to get the on the record response we all deserve to know, yet he, like many other politicians, has simply not replied to the two calls (voicemails included) and two emails.
Mr. Federal Way, like so many others, is waiting, Mr. Moore.
Q: Mr. Federal Way, I see that you have a new Facebook account. Succumbing to peer pressure, are we?
A: Mr. Federal Way is almost as surprised as you are. But to be honest, Mr. Federal Way’s kids kept pestering and ultimately Mr. Federal Way thought it would be a good idea to utilize this medium to garner more questions.
People seem to spend a good portion of their work day, let alone their lives, on social media these days so maybe while they’re distracting themselves, they’ll think of an interesting question to ask.
And Mr. Federal Way will be right there waiting to answer. Now, you have to friend Mr. Federal Way, it’s not one of those pages people “like” or whatever it’s called. Either way, look Mr. Federal Way up on Facebook or don’t be surprised if you get a friend request.
Q: Mr. Federal Way, I heard you’ve already received $21 after you put out the call for donations to oust you, in which you’d donate the funds to a day shelter for the homeless. Is this true?
A: None of your business.
Got a question for Mr. Federal Way? Email mrfederalway@federalwaymirror.com.