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Spin Control archive for Nov. 16, 2011

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 16, 2011

Allen lead over Rush grows by 6

This post has been changed to correct the change in Allen's lead. The race between Richard Rush and Mike Allen for Rush's Spokane City Council seat representing the south district remains headed for a recount after the sixth day of counting. Allen's lead grew by…

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Why Verner lost: Part 1. Water rates 

Condon correctly predicted outrage was coming on water rates. Even before summer bills were mailed, he began attacking the water rate restructuring. When the bills were opened, he already had defined himself as the candidate who opposed them. On its face, focusing on sewer rate…

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