“Washington governor rips Microsoft over TV ad in leaked audio”

Key points

• Governor Ferguson criticized Microsoft for backing a PAC that funded a TV ad.
• The audio of remarks was leaked from a Seattle Chamber leadership conference.
• The ad claimed Olympia is broken and cited rising costs and job trends.
• The PAC Washington Needs to Compete is funded largely by Microsoft and executives.
• The ad aired during two Seattle Seahawks games this month.