From KCGOP, Last week, the Seattle City Council confirmed Kathleen O’Toole as the city’s next police chief in an 8-1 vote with Socialist Councilmember Kshama Sawant voting NO. Sawant delivered a … [Read more...]
Ask the Gov: Inslee’s top four “green” moments
In case you missed the broadcast, SHIFT presents four examples of Jay Inslee “greenness” [nation’s greenest governor] about how small-d democratic government works during KCTS 9’s Ask the … [Read more...]
Why does Jay Inslee insist on lying about coal?
Anyone watching executive rookie Jay Inslee trying to manage the affairs of state understands that his overriding goal is to be the nation’s “greenest” governor, with much less regard for creating … [Read more...]
Liberal group upset over “devastating” Metro cuts, yet forcefully opposes reform plans
Tomorrow, the Seattle City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss the possibility of a city-wide ballot measure that would increase license fees and sales tax in order to stave off King County … [Read more...]
Liberal “non-profit” front groups help stage White House PR event
National media, and the Seattle Times gave prominent coverage to a White House PR stunt earlier this week, organized by the pleasant-sounding “Center for American Progress” and featuring guest … [Read more...]
Again, Inslee doesn’t have a plan – to share with public
On a third major issue in the last two months, Jay Inslee has sent out his PR team to tell voters they need not be concerned about his plans to make state government more expensive—because he really … [Read more...]
Vast left-wing mega-money network exposed
Politico published this morning an internal “briefing book” that is undoubtedly causing headaches for a few liberal mega-donors who value their privacy. The “briefing book” details the investments … [Read more...]
No wonder union wants secret negotiations – pay raises aren’t needed
It’s been widely reported that the negotiations between Jay Inslee and the state employees union are secret, at the union’s insistence. What hasn’t been reported is why the negotiations have to be … [Read more...]
Tom Steyer – Democrat hypocrite
It must be painful to be Tom Steyer, the “inconvenient billionaire” as one semi-fawning piece recently called him. After all, he only wants to save the world, but people keep pointing out he is a rich … [Read more...]
Sawant challenged on hypocrisy by radio host, hangs-up
On Monday, KIRO Radio’s Dori Monson finally succeeded in getting socialist City Councilmember Kshama Sawant on his show—something Monson has been trying to do since Sawant stood him up in November … [Read more...]
Democrat talking points in place – we must raise taxes
You might think that when the economists in charge of predicting the state’s revenue future release news that tax money is coming in at a faster pace than expected – to the tune of $146 million in the … [Read more...]
UPDATE: Mukilteo’s mayor responds to charges of cronyism
Last week, SHIFT reported on state Senator Marko Liias’ new gig working for the City of Mukilteo. Liias’ job description is quite vague but it does include managing a city newsletter. The sitting … [Read more...]