Mon., April 20, 2009
Good Morning America did a piece this morning on "Moms in Congress", featuring Cathy McMorris Rodgers fairly prominently. Not sure what the news peg was...the lead in suggests it's "spring and fertility", but perhaps it's just a slow news day.
Mon., April 20, 2009
Torture memos discussed on the Sunday morning news shows, courtesy of TalkingPointsMemo:
Sun., April 19, 2009
Inland Northwest Democrats who belittle the Tea Party gatherings of last Wednesday do so at their peril. Inland Northwest Republicans who embrace them wholeheartedly could be in for a few surprises. In terms of number of venues and total participants, the demonstrations outstripped any protests…
Fri., April 17, 2009
The City Council race in South Spokane went from nothing to the potential for "really something" Friday morning as former Councilman Steve Eugster announced he'd run and incumbent Mike Allen said he'd seek the seat to which he was appointedThat sets up a competition between…
Thu., April 16, 2009
Fresh off the editing boards at 5 p.m. PST, the day in review from TalkingPointsMemo.
Thu., April 16, 2009
Tonight's your chance to ask it is coming up.U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers is appearing live on KSPS tonight and taking questions from the public. The show airs at 7 p.m. on Channel 7, and viewers can call 800-278-4315 to ask a question or send…
Thu., April 16, 2009
You've had a chance to read about the "tea parties". For those who haven't had enough of the accounts, here are some videos to watch:O'Reilly on Fox News applauds "robust debate."Olberman points out problems with the DC protest.Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and…
Wed., April 15, 2009
We're repeating -- without comment, endorsement or admonishment -- schedules for the "Tea Parties" around the Inland Northwest today:Coeur d’Alene: 3 p.m., Independence Point, City Park.Colfax: 4 p.m., Codger Pole on South Main Street.Colville:1 p.m., County Courthouse, S.215 Oak St.Moscow: Noon, Friendship Square, Downtown.Newport: 4…
Tue., April 14, 2009
Tea Parties, pirates and puppies. That's about it for Tuesday, according to TalkingPointsMemo.
Tue., April 14, 2009
A crumpet, if you will, on Wednesday's Tea Parties on the West Side.Initiative entrepreneur Tim Eyman is urging supporters to attend the Tea Parties to gather signatures for Initiative 1033, his latest attempt to rein in property taxes.That's not surprising; that's just good strategy.But what…
Tue., April 14, 2009
From the Spokane Convention Center to Coeur d'Alene's Independence Point to the Codger Pole in Colfax, tax protesters around the Northwest will be gathering Wednesday at TEA Parties.No plans to serve Orange Pekoe, though.TEA in this case stands for Taxed Enough Already. It's a movement…
Tue., April 14, 2009
This has kicked around for a week, but it seems to have legs: Did President Obama do right or wrong in greeting the king of Saudi Arabia.Embedded video from <a href="http://www.cnn.com/video" mce_href="http://www.cnn.com/video" mce_href="http://www.cnn.com/video">CNN Video</a>
Sun., April 12, 2009
Inland Northwest Democrats who belittle the Tea Party gatherings of last Wednesday do so at their peril. Inland Northwest Republicans who embrace them wholeheartedly could be in for a few surprises. In terms of number of venues and total participants, the demonstrations outstripped any protests…
Sun., April 12, 2009
The resurrection of chocolate bunnies, set to music.Happy Easter!
Sun., April 12, 2009
For some, spring means it’s time to train for Bloomsday or get the Hoopfest team together. For others it’s time to lose a few pounds, tone up the abs or biceps and get ready for the lake. But for anyone planning to run for office…
Fri., April 10, 2009
Spin Control is taking a few days off, but feel free to comment on anything that's previously posted, and check back Sunday for a new post and video.
Thu., April 9, 2009
State legislators like to make it back to the district from Olympia during the session to talk to the "real folks" with things like town hall meetings. With the crush of business this year, that's difficult.When one's district is Northeastern Washington's 7th, there's another problem.…
Thu., April 9, 2009
Jon Stewart questions how anyone can call a 4 percent increase in the defense budget a cut, and other things about Pentagon priorities.The Daily Show With Jon StewartM - Th 11p / 10cFull Metal Budgetthedailyshow.comDaily Show Full EpisodesEconomic CrisisPolitical Humor
Wed., April 8, 2009
If you had a beer over the weekend, pat yourself on the back. You helped out the state economy.A recent press release says beer has nearly a $3 billion impact on Washington's economy, supports 33,000 jobs and generates nearly $230 million in federal, state and…
Wed., April 8, 2009
Robert Wheeler sat on a lawn chair in his front yard across from Corbin Park and watched the city’s new garbage truck strut its stuff by picking up cans on either side of the 33,000-pound vehicle.“So this is the future of alley pickup?” Wheeler asked.It…
Wed., April 8, 2009
It's such a nice day that anyone with time on their hands Wednesday morning should consider stopping by Corbin Park at 11 a.m., where the city plans to show off one of its newest vehicles.A new garbage truck that can pick up cans on either…
Wed., April 8, 2009
This little ditty about the economy isn't bad for the first 90 seconds, although it does get a bit repetitive. In the old American Bandstand lingo, I'd give it an 85: some of the words aren't much, but it's got a good beat...
Tue., April 7, 2009
What happened Tuesday, in a nutshell, from the folks at TalkingPointsMemo.
Tue., April 7, 2009
Spokane County voters will be asked to extend a one-tenth of 1 percent sales tax for criminal justice programs in the August primary rather than May. County commissioners, who had scheduled a May special election last month, rescheduled it for two reasons on Tuesday: to…
Mon., April 6, 2009
If you slept in Sunday, or went to church, and forgot to tape the talking head shows, don't feel bad. TalkingPointsMemo boils them down for you.
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