This morning, I turn over Morning Fizz to Chris Grygiel of the SeattlePI.com. 

I tried to get Susan Hutchison on the phone yesterday, and I could not. Grygiel did, and he filed some of the best reporting I've seen in this town.

Here's an excerpt: 

At a news conference Wednesday Constantine said Hutchison was against abortion, reportedly supports the teaching of creationism in public schools and has contributed to the campaigns of Republicans like George Bush and Mike Huckabee.

When asked what Constantine was lying about - specifically about abortion - Hutchison said she wouldn't talk about specific issues not germane to King County politics.

"They fall in the categories of lies," Hutchison said. "The guy doesn't know me, he's never met me. I'm not going to get specific any more than he would if he (was similarly questioned)....Why would a guy who's never even known me start accusing me of these extreme statements."

Hutchison said Constantine was himself ducking the fact that King County was in horrible shape, facing a $50 million budget deficit because of the poor management by people like Constantine.

"He's doing this to take the heat away," she said, "from the mess this county is in. It's a Hail Mary on his part."

Hutchison was asked what she would say to the voters to demonstrate that she is a moderate.

"I don't have to say anything to the voters," said Hutchison, a long-time local television personality. "They've known me for 20 years on the air. They've known me for another seven years as someone who has served in the community."

What's ironic is this: Constantine was soft spoken yesterday, and simply said, in fact, what Hutchison said—that he didn't know her. And he's never met her.  The problem, he pointed out, is this: Neither have the voters.