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Cowan vs. McMorris Rodgers, Marijuana
U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Spokane, and businessman Rich Cowan, a Democrat, discuss their thoughts on federal marijuana rules.
Inslee ad features Spokane
Inslee ad features Spokane
Debates will feature county commission candidates, Biviano
Debates will feature county commission candidates, Biviano
Non-scientific surveys in the presidential race
Non-scientific surveys in the presidential race
Fact-checking Prez Debate III
Fact-checking Prez Debate III
Think, Drink, talk politics (not necessarily in that order)
Think, Drink, talk politics (not necessarily in that order)
Donors keep the big checks coming
With just two weeks left for voters to return their general election ballots, large amounts of money are flowing into some Washington campaigns for top offices and measures that propose major changes to state law. The state Democratic Party reported a $350,000 contribution Monday to its gubernatorial candidate, Jay Inslee, who a local poll suggests is tied with Republican Rob McKenna, and who campaign disclosure records show is running behind in the money race.
Small donations add up in state races
At a time when big money is flooding into campaign coffers, Washington state leaders are seeing another trend: small money. In the race for the governor’s office, a Seattle social worker donated 49 cents. A woman in Elma, Wash., donated 2 cents. A Spokane woman chipped in $2. Dozens of citizens across the state have donated $1, $3 or $5.
Cowan vs. McMorris Rodgers, Transportation
U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Spokane, and businessman Rich Cowan, a Democrat, discuss what they believe should be the federal government’s role in funding the North Spokane freeway and the proposed electric bus system in central Spokane.
Big money continues to roll in to campaigns
Big money continues to roll in to campaigns
Today’s fun video: A warmup for tonight’s debate
Today’s fun video: A warmup for tonight’s debate
WA poll: Gov race tied, ballot measures ahead
WA poll: Gov race tied, ballot measures ahead
Cowan vs. McMorris Rodgers, Guns
U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Spokane, and businessman Rich Cowan, a Democrat, discuss their stance on the Federal Assault Weapons Ban. The two are running for Congress in Eastern Washington’s 5th Congressional District.
Sunday spin: Times wades into McKenna, Ref. 74 campaigns
Sunday spin: Times wades into McKenna, Ref. 74 campaigns
House race an uphill battle: Cowan faces McMorris Rodgers
In just about any profile of U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers in the national media, the Spokane congresswoman is inevitably labeled “a rising star” of the Republican Party. Especially this year, it’s hard to argue with that label, and unless Democrat Rich Cowan can manage the difficult feat of defeating her in November, she’s expected to continue to climb.
Doug Clark: Amy Biviano vs. Matt Shea, the race that keeps on giving
The tipster called me midday Friday with two eye-popping political developments, namely that 4th District state legislative candidate Amy Biviano appeared topless in a 1995 Playboy magazine spread. Five words immediately came to mind.
WSU, UW could expand investments if bill passes
A constitutional amendment on this year’s ballot could help Washington State University earn a little more investment income in the future. If approved, Senate Joint Resolution 8223 would allow WSU and the University of Washington to invest certain operating funds in stocks and bonds.
Spin Control: Times political ads might not be money well spent
OLYMPIA – The biggest news in the state’s political campaigns last week probably was not made by a politician or group working for or against a ballot measure. Instead, it was made by the Seattle Times Co., with a decision to run a full-page ad in support of Republican Rob McKenna’s gubernatorial bid, at no cost to the McKenna campaign.
Cowan vs. McMorris Rodgers, Priorities
U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Spokane, and businessman Rich Cowan, a Democrat, talk about their top priorities for a new term in Congress. The two are running for Congress in Eastern Washington’s 5th Congressional District.
Legislative candidate Amy Biviano unfazed by Playboy pic
Amy Biviano, the Democratic challenger in a high-profile battle for a legislative seat representing Spokane Valley, is defending a 1995 topless photo shoot with Playboy magazine as a confidence-building experience while she attended Yale University. In an interview Friday, following a conservative website’s disclosure that Biviano appeared in a “Women of the Ivy League” edition of the popular men’s magazine, Biviano said she doesn’t regret the photo shoot but wouldn’t do it again as a mother.