According to Democrat Governor Jay Inslee, who hasn’t held a private sector job since 1996, Washington was the best pre-COVID place to work in America. Quoting a left-wing study that ranks U.S. states … [Read more...]
Jeff Wilson, Republican’s Top Hope to Gain a Seat in State Senate
This week’s Newsmaker Interview is with Jeff Wilson, one of the Republicans’ leading hopes to gain a seat in the State Senate. Southwest Washington’s 19th Legislative District’s Senate contest, which … [Read more...]
The WEA is so Extreme that it Spent $275,000 Attacking a Democrat Senator – For not Being Liberal Enough
You know things are bad in Olympia when the Washington Education Association (WEA) has enough in extra dues dollars to start throwing money to take out an incumbent Democrat Senator because he … [Read more...]
Newsmaker Interview with 8th Congressional Candidate Jesse Jensen
One of the most surprising results in last month’s primary election occurred in the 8th Congressional District, and that could be a good thing. First-term Representative Kim Schrier received only 43% … [Read more...]
Democrat Mayor Jenny Durkan Still Believes Seattle is in a ‘Summer of Love’
It may sound like we’re on a repeat loop in reminding Democrat Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan of the truth, but despite surrendering control of a chunk of the City of Seattle to rioters, enduring ongoing … [Read more...]
AG Candidate Matt Larkin on Bob Ferguson’s “Deafening” Silence over Attacks on Officers and Seattle’s “Reckless” Decision to Defund the Police
This week’s Newsmaker Interview is with Republican candidate for Attorney General Matt Larkin. The Washington native shares his views on the silence from current Attorney General Bob Ferguson on the … [Read more...]
Has Ben Stuckart Again Violated City of Spokane Ethics Policies?
Former Spokane City Council President Ben Stuckart, who has a history of ethics problems and questionable activities, may have already again violated the City of Spokane’s Code of Ethics, despite … [Read more...]
Creators of Controversial 28th District Ad Respond to KUOW Claims
Local NPR affiliate KUOW published an article last week titled "Who takes responsibility for a racist political ad?" addressing a controversial independent expenditure mailer sent by WA Forward PAC … [Read more...]
When Will Democrat Legislators Tell Emperor Inslee that He has No New Clothes and the State Coffers are Empty?
Democrat legislators are like the townsfolk in the famous Hans Christian Andersen tale “Emperor’s New Clothes.” They are too afraid to tell Emperor Inslee the bad news that he his failing to be … [Read more...]
Representative Luanne Van Werven on How and Where Republicans will Pick Up Legislative Seats
Shift’s Newsmaker Interview is with Representative Luanne Van Werven (R – Lynden), Co-Chair of the House Republican Organizational Committee (HROC). Van Werven provides her insights into how and … [Read more...]
Did the Employment Security Department suggest its employees break the law?
Democrat fundraiser and Employment Security Department (ESD) Commissioner Suzi Levine last week stood alongside the man who picked her for the job (Governor Jay Inslee) and announced a victory. ESD … [Read more...]
Surge in Online School Enrollment Demonstrates the Failures of the Washington State’s Liberal Education System
The news is just plain sad. Families are fleeing Washington State’s traditional public schools due to the failed policies of the state’s liberal lawmakers. A story in last weekend’s News Tribune … [Read more...]