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Charter schools a point of contention in Olympia

Budget fight could hinge on debate over charter schools

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C.R. DouglasQ13 FOX News Political Analyst

6:51 p.m. PDT, March 20, 2012

OLYMPIA—

When it comes to improving public education, Republicansgenerally call for reforms and Democrats generally call for more money.  This means charter schools, which are basically a reform, are more often something that Republicans push. 

However, more and more Democrats, increasingly frustrated with the state of public education, are getting behind charter schools.  Indeed three moderate Democrats have joined the Senate Republicans in this latest battle in the state legislature.

“Too often in Olympia all we have done is we have always concentrated our policies on what is good for the