“Today I announced I will not be running for a fourth term. We’ve made Washington a beacon for progress, and now it’s time to pass the torch,” the Democrat said in his announcement.

Inslee was elected governor in 2012 and has served for three consecutive terms. He calls his longevity in office “my greatest honor.”

Inslee began his career in politics as a state legislator, serving in the Washington State House from 1989–1993. He was then elected as a U.S. Representative in the 1st (1999–2012) and 4th Congressional Districts (1993–1995).

Inslee has since achieved many political milestones as the governor of Washington, such as the Democrat’s climate change initiatives to reduce carbon emissions, achieving the lowest COVID death rate in the country, and most recently, introducing further restrictions in an effort to curb gun violence.

“Our last decade of Washington’s storied history is one of growth and innovation. I am proud to have played a role in our state’s leadership on many fronts. We’ve passed the nation’s best climate policies, the most successful family leave benefits, the best college scholarship programs, a fair legal justice system, and the most protective actions against gun violence. We’ve shown that diversity is a strength worth fighting for. This has been ten years of dynamic success,” Inslee said in a statement.

Earlier this month, Inslee became the first governor of the United States to ban AR-15s, AK-47s, and similar semi-automatic rifles, which has been a controversial issue among politicians and Americans amid increasingly violent use of guns.

“Today, we’re standing on the right side of history by taking action on gun violence to improve the health, safety, and lives of Washingtonians,” Inslee said at the time, before signing the bill into law.

“No one needs an AR-15 to protect your family,” Inslee added about the new law. “You only need it to kill other families.”

Inslee has faced criticism for certain policy actions during his terms as Washington governor.

“HB 1240 clearly violates our state and federal constitutions, which is why it will end up in court immediately,” Sen. Lynda Wilson of Vancouver said of the semi-automatic rifle ban in a statement.

Despite the criticism, Inslee is proud of the accomplishments he has achieved that he believes has improved the lives of the people he has served during his reign.

“As governor, I have seen my role as inspiring our state ever forward and ever higher. I’m gratified to be able to say that this approach has worked to improve Washingtonians’ lives in many ways and in many places,” Inslee said in a statement.

Inslee’s list of accomplishments includes passing the Clean Energy Transformation Act to transition 100 percent to zero-carbon energy by 2045, improving equity across Washington’s legal justice system through prioritizing more diverse judicial appointments, and pushing back on Republican efforts to roll back abortion access and gender-related care by strengthening legal protections for providers and patients and expanding access, among many others listed by the governor’s office.

Possible candidates for Washinton’s next governor include Democrats Attorney General Bob Ferguson and Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz, according to the Seattle Times, along with former Republican Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, who might consider a run for the position, according to The Dispatch.

Inslee is committed to continuing to improve Washington and make positive impacts during the remainder of his term until a new governor is elected into office. His term ends on Jan. 13, 2025.

“Now is the time to intensely focus on all we can accomplish in the next year and a half, and I intend to do just that. I look forward to continued partnership with legislators and community leaders to address Washington’s homelessness crisis, speed our efforts to expand behavioral health services, continue our fight against climate change, and continue making Washington a beacon of progress for all,” Inslee concluded in his statement.

Article cross-posted from our premium news partners at The Epoch Times. Image by Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons,

Washington Governor Jay Inslee is a stereotypical leftist Democrat. Some might even say we can look at him as the standard for the modern Democrat Party — radically woke, militantly anti-freedom, and devoid of any public attachments to reality. That’s why his Tweets about Ramadan and Easter are so different. They give us a clear view into the collective mentality of today’s Democrats.

Here’s what he said about Ramadan:

In observation of Ramadan, we extend our warmest wishes to our Muslim friends and neighbors. May your fasting and prayers bring peace, happiness, and prosperity. Ramadan Mubarak! #Ramadan #RamadanMubarak #RamadanKareem

In observation of Ramadan, we extend our warmest wishes to our Muslim friends and neighbors. May your fasting and prayers bring peace, happiness, and prosperity. Ramadan Mubarak! #Ramadan #RamadanMubarak #RamadanKareem pic.twitter.com/54y7tEppEn

— Governor Jay Inslee (@GovInslee) March 22, 2023

It’s a respectful post that highlights his reverence and appreciation. He mentioned specific aspects of the Muslim holiday, demonstrating that this wasn’t just a passing, “Happy Ramadan” Tweet.

Now, compare to how he noted Passover:

To all those gathering around a Seder table this evening, Trudi and I wish you a happy Passover. Chag Sameach!

To all those gathering around a Seder table this evening, Trudi and I wish you a happy Passover. Chag Sameach! pic.twitter.com/5a6kZEwonh

— Governor Jay Inslee (@GovInslee) April 5, 2023

This was far less involved and far more generic. Clearly, he holds the Jewish holiday in lower regard than its Muslim counterpart. At least he mentioned Seder.

Now, compare to what he said about Easter:

Hopping into Easter Sunday with joy and laughter – Trudi and I wish everyone a hoppy and egg-citing Easter! #HappyEaster

Hopping into Easter Sunday with joy and laughter – Trudi and I wish everyone a hoppy and egg-citing Easter! #HappyEaster pic.twitter.com/ob2CSAxQvw

— Governor Jay Inslee (@GovInslee) April 9, 2023

He is mocking us. He didn’t mention anything about the actual holy day. Instead, he made a conspicuous and clumsy attempt to make this a rabbit holiday.

To anyone who might think the disparity is unintentional, let me state this with absolute clarity. All three Tweets were meticulously crafted to send the exact message Democrats want portrayed. They desperately want to downplay Christianity and to a lesser extent Judaism while bowing to Islam and steering everyone into their true religions of Climate Change Hysteria and the LBGTQIA+ Supremacy Cult.

The war against the faith is accelerating. This is our one and only warning. Within years — not decades — Christianity will be all but outlawed in the United States if Democrats have their way. I am not being an alarmist. This is the path they are on and they won’t stop themselves.

This isn’t new. As mentioned before, Barack Obama used to be mild about abortions, allegedly against gay marriage, and at least pretending to be Christian. Today, he demands as many abortions and gay marriages as possible while ramping up direct attacks against the Bible.

Even Inslee demonstrated pro-Muslim tendencies before. As Todd Hermann noted on Twitter, Inslee’s 2021 Ramadan Tweet even had a revering video:

Contrast and compare: the Satanic @GovInslee on Easter Vs Ramadan pic.twitter.com/FNjmhLTpu1

— Lawful but awful (@toddeherman) April 10, 2023

Nearly everything Democrats are doing against freedom, conservatism, patriotism, and sovereignty in the United States ties directly to their war against the faith. Until more people acknowledge this, we will not be able to mount a proper counter-offensive.

Alternative Video Sources:

Disparity in Jay Inslee's Easter vs Ramadan Tweets Demonstrates Left's Hatred for Christianity https://t.co/iyQzjjaBKs

— JD Rucker (@JDRucker) April 10, 2023

This is why it’s so telling that Washington Governor Jay Inslee paid former VP and perpetual RINO Mike Pence a random compliment:

Even though I disagree with Mike Pence 90% of the time, his resolute performance on January 6, 2021 in the face of tremendous, and illegal, pressure deserves being honored by all Americans, of every stripe, who treasure the blessings of democracy.

Even though I disagree with Mike Pence 90% of the time, his resolute performance on January 6, 2021 in the face of tremendous, and illegal, pressure deserves being honored by all Americans, of every stripe, who treasure the blessings of democracy.

— Governor Jay Inslee (@GovInslee) June 16, 2022

Nothing that comes from the Communist offices of Governor Inslee happens without a reason. With the J6 Committee fully engaged in their witch hunt, Pence is at the center of it and not for the side of freedom. The Uniparty is trying to nail Donald Trump and anyone else they can attach to him to the political cross of manufactured crimes.

It may be none of Inslee’s business, but that may be the point. Compliments from anyone too close to the action in DC would be seen as politically motivated. Coming from Inslee who has no real skin in the game makes it a more powerful piece of propaganda they can use to prop up Pence and trash Trump.