Both Democrat and Republican legislators are outraged over Governor Jay Inslee’s latest overstepping of his executive authority. This time it is his line-item veto of language which linked the … [Read more...]
When Democrats Go Too Far – Part 2
This is the second in a two-part series on the overreach of Governor Jay Inslee and what can only be called a far-left Democrat legislature this year, and the blow back they are already beginning to … [Read more...]
When Democrats Go Too Far – Part 1
This is the first in a two-part series on the overreach of Governor Jay Inslee and what can only be called a far-left Democrat legislature this year, and the blow back they are already beginning to … [Read more...]
Will Pierce County Cause the End to Inslee’s One-Man Rule? (Update)
The Democrats who were elected to represent Pierce County citizens in the Washington State Legislature have quickly rushed into “cover-their-behinds” mode, as they feel the political damage they … [Read more...]
Inslee Can’t be Trusted with Taxes, When He Says He Won’t Raise Them He Always Does
It may not come as a surprise, but Democrat Governor “Read my lips” Jay Inslee just can’t help himself when it comes to raising taxes. Our always “green” Governor Inslee is a bit of a chameleon … [Read more...]
Poor Performance Earns Promotions in the Inslee Administration
In appointing a new secretary for his embattled Department of Corrections (DOC), Governor Jay Inslee selected an individual who has already demonstrated poor management skills in leading a state … [Read more...]
You Can Wrap this Session Up – Before it Really Starts to Smell
With the adjournment of the 2021 Legislative session last Sunday, Democrat legislators have finished raising taxes and making backroom deals, at least for now. That is unless Democrat Governor Jay … [Read more...]
Media Rarely Ask Democrats Basic Questions
Local reporters continue to act as press agents for state Democrats by failing to even ask basic questions about their legislative priorities. Here at Shift, we candidly proclaim that we provide … [Read more...]
Jessyn Farrell is Running for Seattle Mayor and She Wants You to Pay for All Her Campaign Promises
Failing once was not enough, as veteran Seattle lefty Jessyn Farrell is running for Mayor again, and says she can win this time with a well-worn strategy – promising voters a whole bunch of “free … [Read more...]
Why Does The Media Find it so Hard to Find Fault in Democrats?
In the latest installment of local Mainstream Media covering for the failures of legislative Democrats, the editorial board at The (Tacoma) News Tribune must have thrown out the backs of its … [Read more...]
Representative Roger Goodman Seeks to Outdo His Democrat Senate Seatmate to Legalize Even More Drugs
As you may recall, Shift highlighted the craziness of Democrat Senator Manka Dhingra’s original attempt to legalize hard drugs in our state (Senate Bill 5476). Now it seems her Democrat seatmate in … [Read more...]
Once Again Jay Inslee Pays Off His Government Union Friends
The COVID-19 pandemic has allowed government to pick economic winners and losers over the last year, especially with Governor Jay Inslee having unfettered “emergency powers” which legislative … [Read more...]