Washington State’s filing period for the 2014 elections is over. To celebrate—and in honor of campaign kick-off season—we felt it was appropriate to offer our reflections on the candidates. … [Read more...]
Democrat carpetbagger struggles to attract support
Chris Barringer, Democrat hopeful for State Representative in the 47th Legislative District, launched his campaign this week. Unfortunately, attendance at his campaign kick-off was rather sparse as … [Read more...]
Obama takes swipe at the Founding Fathers
Speaking a Democratic fundraiser in Chicago last night, President Obama attempted to explain the “several hurdles to keeping Democrats in control of the Senate and recapturing the House.” Obama cited … [Read more...]
Dems refuse to take action on VA scandal
Senate Democrats choose politics over holding Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki accountable for the concealed the wait times for veterans seeking medical treatment. The Hill, “Senate Democrats are … [Read more...]
Do Democrats have a chance at regaining control of state Senate?
An outline and analysis of Washington State’s most competitive legislative races. Crosscut, “Here is the outlook on competitive Senate races now that we know who is actually … [Read more...]
Rep. Smith prefers not knowing the truth about Benghazi
From the KCGOP, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi selected Rep. Adam Smith of Bellevue to serve as one of five Democrats on a Congressional panel conducting an investigation into the Benghazi … [Read more...]
Update: OIC to investigate whistleblower
The Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) will investigate Chief Presiding Officer Patricia Peterson for “alleged misconduct.” Petersen previously filed a complaint against Chief Deputy Jim … [Read more...]
The State Supreme Court to hold the Legislature in contempt?
Did you see the latest in the McCleary lawsuit that requires the state to fully fund K-12 schools? According to the News Tribune: “The plaintiffs in a landmark education-funding case told the state … [Read more...]
Why are “independent” judges supervised in house?
Smarter Government WA asks, “Why are “independent” judges supervised in house?” “…The agency has pointed out that Odiorne is Petersen’s direct supervisor and so communication between them is … [Read more...]
Can Dori Monson get the truth out of Inslee?
Thanks to SHIFT’s original investigation of Jay Inslee’s secret plan to raise gas prices in Washington State, the public relations people on Inslee’s staff are sending him onto the public airwaves to … [Read more...]
How will Inslee’s gas tax plan impact the 2014 elections?
SHIFT WA discusses Jay Inslee’s secret plan to implement a Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) and the potential consequences to the 2014 mid-term elections in Washington State on The John Carlson … [Read more...]
Another day, another secret liberal group has its donors outed
An investigation into tax records outs donors to America Votes, a secretive liberal “non-profit” network seeking to influence elections across the nation. PublicIntegrity.org, “The new tax records … [Read more...]