The 34th District Democrats endorsed Marcee Stone for 34th District Representative Wednesday night May 12 at their monthly meeting. She got 80 votes, Joe Fitzgibbon got 42 votes. Michael Heavey withdrew from the process because he knew in advance that it was not likely he would get the endorsement. He will, however continue to run for the office.

The meeting became heated when West Seattle resident, Bill Hoffman, running against Jim McDermott U.S. Representative 7th District, was given 2 minutes to speak with the hope he would receive a co-endorsement with Jim McDermott. He asked for more time to speak but due to procedural regulations his request was denied. He complained that McDermott was already nominated in advance, due to a procedural exception made, which the 34th District Democrats have acknowledged is true.

Hoffman asked if an exception could be made in his case. A ruckus broke out with shouting and the anger of many members objecting to Hoffman's request. It was decided that another member, Ivan Weiss from Vashon Island could speak against Hoffman's nomination. Weiss said he had never heard of Hoffman and that Hoffman "had a lot of gall" to ask to be considered for a co-endorsement. However, Hoffman told the West Seattle Herald that "Weiss knows who I am and in fact tried three times to sell me his organic eggs."

Two local politicians and a neighborhood organizer attending the meeting who did not want to be identified told the West Seattle Herald that many in the 34th District are disappointed with Jim McDermott and feel he is not in touch with his constituency but that if another Democratic candidate emerged they would feel vulnerable that the seat could be lost to a Republican in the general election.

The Democrats also began their Kick off for Joe McDermott, now campaigning for King County Council District 8.