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Spin Control archive for April 24, 2012

TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2012

Cowan opens HQ for race against McMorris Rodgers 

As a political novice running against a member of the congressional leadership, Rich Cowan said he hopes to use what some would consider his weakness against what many would consider Cathy McMorris Rodgers’ strength. “This is the worst Congress ever, and she’s part of the…

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Roth considering independent run for president 

Spokane radio talk show host Laurie Roth will not be the Constitution Party’s nominee for president, but is considering a run as a “tea party” independent. That’s a tough route to the White House, she conceded in typically colorful language Tuesday: “It’s going to be…

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