The Washington State Labor Council is a staunch supporter of Democrats across our state, and a top donor to the income-tax supporting state Democrat Party. But that doesn’t stop the labor council … [Read more...]
The Left’s priorities: first raise min wage, next a state income tax
Now that Seattle has jumped off the experimental cliff by raising its minimum wage by over 60% (pending lawsuits, initiatives, common sense returning, etc.), the next step for the Professional Left in … [Read more...]
Does Dow Constantine only listen to unions?
VOTERS’ rejection of Proposition 1—King County Metro funding package—in April should have sent a clear message to county elected leaders: Put Metro’s financial house in order before seeking yet … [Read more...]
What is Mike Kreidler trying to hide?
It seems that Democrat Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler is not too keen on a legislative committee asking one of his employees about what goes on in his office, according to the Puget Sound … [Read more...]
You won’t guess priorities of our Democrat statewide officials
Noise and leaf blowers evidently are keeping our Democrat statewide elected officials from focusing on their tasks, or so reports the Olympian. Already Jay Inslee has banned effective leaf blowers … [Read more...]
How Seattle’s $15 minimum wage will impact rent
Advocates of the $15 minimum wage—the 15 NOW crowd—used the slogan “$15 now because the rent won’t wait” as one of the 15 reasons for supporting the large wage hike in Seattle. They argued, “We … [Read more...]
The 5 [known] consequences of a $15 min. wage
Unknowns abound regarding the short and long term effects of Seattle’s $15 minimum wage—that reality is perhaps the scariest aspect of the new law. But, despite all the unknowns, discernable … [Read more...]
Overwhelming Number of Americans Concerned with VA Scandal
In response to a Gallup Poll conducted this week, 69% of Americans reported that they are following the scandal involving the U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs “very” or “somewhat closely” in the … [Read more...]
Over half of Americans still oppose Obamacare, even more are unimpressed with Obama’s handling of the law
Despite Obama’s insistence his administration should not “apologize for” it nor “be defensive about it,” the number of Americans dissatisfied with Obamacare continues to grow according to an article … [Read more...]
WA Dem seeking election cites “green stuff” as top priority
Democrat state Rep. Tami Green is taking on Republican Sen. Steve O’Ban for the 28th Legislative District’s state senate seat. There isn’t much to say about Green, other than that she is sadly lacking … [Read more...]
Inslee confused about his party’s state income tax stance
Jay Inslee is easily confused—his many Insleeisms provide proof of his tendency toward perplexity. Inslee’s most recent gaffe is touting a national ranking by Forbes which calls Washington State “the … [Read more...]
By 2024, more than 40 million Americans will be uninsured
Experts predict Obamacare will die from a “lack of affordability, leaving behind millions of Americans who were sold a bill of goods.” The Wall Street Journal, “This leaves the newly uninsured with … [Read more...]