Tue., July 15, 2008
When Congress overrode President Bush's veto of the Medicare reimbursement bill on Tuesday, all members of the Washington delegation gave the veto the heave-ho.Republicans Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Doc Hastings and Dave Reichert voted with the Democrats in the House, and Sens. Patty Murray and Maria…
Tue., July 15, 2008
The latest bone of contention in the governor's race is: Poll numbers.Chris Gregoire's campaign last week was touting a poll that said she was leading 49 percent to 43 percent. It was conducted by Rasmussen Reports.Dino Rossi's campaign has a posting on its Web site…
Tue., July 15, 2008
Today's video: Jackson not the only one to forget about the mic (Warning: the language in this may be objectionable to some.)Here are the headlines in the presidential campaign from the Associated Press: McCain calls for Afghanistan surgeObama says policy for war in Iraq not…
Fri., July 11, 2008
Today's video: An ad that's fun, but probably not that effective. After all, what's it really about? House Democrats reserve nearly $35 million worth of TV ads in hopes of gains in Nov. electionsGerman govt. says Obama visit being worked out, quiet on possible Brandenburg…
Thu., July 10, 2008
About a week ago, the gubernatorial campaigns jousted a bit over who raised the most money -- and how -- during the month of June. Seems the advantage goes to Chris Gregoire, thanks to a big assist from the state Democratic Party.As recounted in Spin…
Thu., July 10, 2008
Today's video: Religiosity affects presidential preference Rich Roesler is following the back and forth between the Gregoire and Rossi campaigns over videos, and videotaping, at Eye On Olympia.Here are the headlines in the presidential campaign from The Associated Press:Obama stresses equal pay, child care in…
Tue., July 8, 2008
Today's video: Word association with McCain & Obama Bush to Murray: Thanks for the asparagus Read about it hereWash. Biz leaders for McCain. Read about it here.Here are today's headlines in the presidential campaign from The Associated Press:McCain, Obama offer plans for Hispanic voters to…
Tue., July 8, 2008
John McCain's campaign this week announced a new group of supporters it calls Washington Small Business Leaders for McCain. The group is so big it has 34 chairmen/women. Or maybe that's just a sign of great leadership...they don't seem to have any members who aren't…
Mon., July 7, 2008
Today's video: Obama beating McCain among Hispanics Bonus Poll: Zogby says Obama way ahead in Electoral College. Click here for details.Are you a Republican or a Democrat? For those who aren't sure, take the test by clicking here.Here are today's headlines in the presidential campaign…
Sun., July 6, 2008
Many people know whether they're Republicans or Democrats.They've always been a Republican (or Democrat). They're father was always a Republican. Their grandfather was always a Republican. Their great-grandfather was a...Whig? Free Soil Nebraskan?Whatever.But other people aren't so sure, or so committed.For them, we offer a…
Thu., July 3, 2008
Secretary of State Sam Reed asked Washington’s congressional delegation Thursday to make sure veterans will receive any assistance they need registering to vote, but a spokeswoman for the VA Medical Center in Spokane said local veterans get that help.Reed said he was concerned that a…
Thu., July 3, 2008
Today's video: Generic Dems beating Generic Reps Here are the headlines in the presidential campaign from The Associated Press:Kind of blue — Obama hopes to flip Republican red statesMcCain to meet Mexican president on Thursday at end of Latin American tripObama, McCain competing for the…
Wed., July 2, 2008
Today's video: Is Bush a help or hurt to McCain? Bonus videos: Want to see more on the debate over Wesley Clark's comments on John McCain? Click hereHere are the headlines in the presidential campaign from The Associated Press: McCain to tour Colombian drug interdiction…
Tue., July 1, 2008
When Sen. Larry Craig said he wasn't going to resign his seat, he promised to continue working hard for issues he's championed all these years.In other words, he wasn't changing his stance on those things, just because his stance in another setting ... or another…
Tue., July 1, 2008
Today's video: The whole clip of Clark on "Face the Nation" Here are today's headlines in the presidential campaign from The Associated Press:Clark: McCain comments were his ownObama announces support and expansion for Bush’s faith based programsMcCain to visit Colombia, Mexico to show support for…
Fri., June 27, 2008
Today's videos: CBS News: Clinton, Obama making joint appearanceFox News: McCain applauds Supreme Court ruling on gunsAnd some updated poll numbers from Gallup IN THE HEADLINES• Former rivals Obama, Clinton take first public step toward reconciliation • Democratic delegate who said she’d vote for McCain…
Wed., June 25, 2008
The Italian Club of Seattle is objecting to the state Democratic Party's new video on likely GOP gubernatorial candidate Dino Rossi.How badly are they objecting? They say it's distasteful and racist. They say it is "beyond offensive."They want Gov. Chris Gregoire to have it taken…
Tue., June 24, 2008
Michelle Obama will appear at an event for Chris Gregoire next month in Seattle, the governor's re-election campaign announced Tuesday.They have a fund-raiser planned for noon July 17 at WAMU Theater at Qwest Field, tickets ranging in price from $200 to $1,000 each. (Perhaps with…
Tue., June 24, 2008
The campaigns and allies for Gov. Chris Gregoire and likely Republican challenger Dino Rossi are arguing Tuesday that the other side is more likely to cater to big donors.At about 12:22 p.m., the state Democratic campaign apparatus reiterated and recycled its fears that Rossi would…
Mon., June 23, 2008
George Carlin: Maybe it's not the politicians who suck (Warning: contains language many may find offensive...it's George Carlin, after all.)Here are the headlines in the presidential campaign, from the Associated Press: Obama braces for race-based ads as GOP vows fair but tough campaignSen. McCain offers…
Fri., June 20, 2008
The Washington Public Disclosure Commission just issued its "Most Money" listing for campaigns over the last 30 years.Not too many surprises. Most money spent by a gubernatorial candidate? Christine Gregoire in 2004. Second most? Dino Rossi in 2004. Those numbers seem destined to come crashing…
Fri., June 20, 2008
Today's video: A shot at McCain over "really loving" America?From the files:Obama flipping on public funding? Click hereMcCain flopping on off-shore drilling? Click hereHere are today's headlines in the presidential campaign from The Associated Press: Burns was lukewarm on McCain last week in Sandpoint; he's…
Thu., June 19, 2008
It didn't take long for the Internet -- or the McCain campaign -- to raise questions about Barack Obama's decision to opt out of Public Financing.Click to take a look at the videos and decide for yourself if Obama flip-flopped on taking public financing in…
Thu., June 19, 2008
From the point that it seemed likely that Barack Obama was going to edge out Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination, there were signs that blending his supporters with hers would not be easy.It didn’t take the Great Karnac to read the signs. Spend six…
Wed., June 18, 2008
Look for the report nixing the Air Force contract on a new tanker to pop up in the presidential campaign in the coming days.The Government Accountability Office says the Air Force didn't follow its own rules when awarding a $35 billion contract for the next…
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