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Spin Control archive for June 2010

FRIDAY, JUNE 11, 2010

THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2010

And Didier makes 12

OLYMPIA -- Clint Didier made it an even dozen in the U.S. Senate race Thursday afternoon.The Central Washington farmer and football coach, and former NFL player, was one of four candidates filing for the seat held by Democrat Patty Murray, who is seeking her fourth…

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Rossi, 2 more Ds in Senate race: Wassup June 10

Dino Rossi filed his candidate paperwork this morning at the Secretary of State's office., making him the ninth candidate in the U.S. Senate race. Democrats Charles Allen of Seattle filed online yesterday evening, and the paperwork got processed this monring. Democrat Bob Burr of Bellingham…

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 2010

Reierson files for prosecutor 

And then there were four...Spokane County prosecutor candidates, that is.Jim Reierson joined the race for county prosecutor today, saying he prefers "The Law and Order Party." (Who knew the hit TV show had its own political party?)Reierson ran for the job four years ago as…

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Elex roundup, CA voters go for Top 2

With all the talk about who survived and who didn't in the various state primaries Tuesday, not much nationally has been said about California voters decision to switch their primary to the Top 2 system.You know, the one like Washington has. (It's coming up on…

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Will Parker get a Democratic opponent?

Less than three days left in candidate filing week, state Rep. Kevin Parker, R-Spokane, still has no opponent.Sixth Legislative District seats are highly competitive, but Democrats remain without a challenger to Parker, who unseated Rep. Don Barlow, D-Spokane, in 2008.Democratic officials haven't offered any names…

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More candidates, more events: Wassup June 9

The field for Eastern Washington's 5th Congressional District filled out overnight, a result of candidates being able to file on-line. No surprises, though.U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers got her paperwork filed. Newcomer Clyde Cordero, a Democrat, and Randall Yearout of the Constitution Party also got…

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TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 2010

Don't wait too long to file for office

Would-be candidates planning to wait for the last minute to file for office be advised: Make sure you know when the "last minute" is. Depending on where you file, it could be earlier than you think.Washington candidates have until "the close of business" to file…

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Tuesday filings: Lunchtime update

Today's candidate filings as of lunchtime:U.S. Senate: Mike The Mover, Democrat3rd Leg. District, House Pos. 2: Timm Ormsby, Democrat4th Leg. District, House Pos. 1: Larry Crouse, Republican7th Leg. District, House Pos. 2: Joel Kretz, RepublicanSpokane County Assessor: Andrew Jackson; Democrat, Vicki Horton, RepublicanSpokane County Prosecutor:…

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Filing Week, Day 2: Wassup June 7

Candidates continue to turn in paperwork to county elections offices and the Secretary of State today, although Tuesday traditionally is one of the lightest days of filing week.The big rush on Monday be candidates who either want to be first or don't want to forget…

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MONDAY, JUNE 7, 2010



Cordero to challenge McMorris Rodgers 

Spokane Valley resident Clyde Cordero will file for Eastern Washington's 5th Congressional seat against three-term incumbent Cathy McMorris Rodgers, a Democratic official said this morning.Cordero, a 50-year-old business consultant for a Web advertising firm, will announce his campaign today, the beginning of filing week.Washington state…

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SUNDAY, JUNE 6, 2010

SATURDAY, JUNE 5, 2010

FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 2010


Benton quits Senate race, backs Rossi

Just a week after saying he was sticking in the U.S. Senate race, State Sen. Don Benton dropped out and endorsed the man he labeled the "establishment" candidate, Dino Rossi.In a press release, Benton, a Vancouver Republican and former chairman of the state party, said…

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THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 2010

Rossi: We've got more Facebook friends 

Dino Rossi may have just introduced a new metric into the U.S. Senate campaign: Facebook friends. And he's ahead.A press release marking his one week anniversary of getting into the race suggests he's way ahead on that score: “In just the first week, we have…

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2, 2010


Special session could be needed, Gregoire says

OLYMPIA -- Washington may need another special session of the Legislature if Congress doesn't come through with some $480 million in higher payments for Medicaid, Gov. Chris Gregoire said today.Concerns over the mounting federal deficit have delayed congressional approval of what Gregoire and officials of…

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Centennial Trail now "National Recreation Trail"

The U.S. Department of Interior has named the Centennial Trail a National Recreation Trail, which means DoI believes it contributes to the nation's "healt, conservation and recreation goals."City of Spokane's Parks and Recreation Department announced the selection today, as well as a ceremony on June…

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