A week ago, Shift highlighted one of the lessons learned from the election, which was that Republicans would not be waiting until next year to engage Democrats on the issue that was most often heard … [Read more...]
Inslee back on fundraising trail – preparing for ‘leading’ Dem Guv Assn
It seemed strange to some that so soon after the election Jay Inslee was back on the fundraising treadmill. After all, it is widely assumed this was his last campaign, given how fellow Democrats King … [Read more...]
Corrections chief: It’s hard to count – so mistakes will keep happening
The Washington State Department of Corrections is not an agency that you want to read a whole about, if things are being done correctly. The men and women who protect society by keeping criminals … [Read more...]
Seattle must have plenty of money – blows $100 million on a dump
You might think that the city of Seattle is lacking the resources to properly fund its public priorities. After all, the school district is facing a deficit, and city council members are talking about … [Read more...]
Why the public hates lawyers, part 47
John Henry Browne has been a famous – or infamous – Seattle defense attorney for decades, counting Ted Bundy, “Barefoot Bandit” Colton Harris-Moore, and Wah Mee shooter Benjamin Ng among his … [Read more...]
Pelosi will continue to ignore voters – no need to change
The woman that House Democrats re-elected after yet another failed campaign season demonstrated why liberals have little chance of returning to power in Congress, telling Face The Nation that "I don't … [Read more...]
Surprise, surprise – renewable fuels standard is failing
You might recall that in Jay Inslee’s “best-selling” book Apollo’s Fire (currently available for one penny), the former bulldozer driver predicted great things for cellulosic ethanol. In fact, he … [Read more...]
How is this news in 2016: Dean drops out
Didn’t Howard Dean drop out of relevancy a decade ago? The Hill: Dean drops out of DNC chairmanship race And stopped being the Democrat National Committee Chair in 2009? Guess the Democrat … [Read more...]
Can EPA change fast enough to help WA state?
Shift has frequently written (here and here ) about the so-called “Fish Consumption” water quality rules that Jay Inslee has been working on since taking office in 2013. Unfortunately for taxpayers … [Read more...]
Now – more than ever
You can tell that Jay Inslee is back from his Hawaiian vacation, as he is back on email, begging for money. And, using the tactic which Shift predicted would be the go-to one for liberals like Jay, … [Read more...]
Likely DNC leader ID’s the problem: Labor doesn’t control party enough
One of the fallouts of Hillary Clinton’s presidential election loss is a power vacuum at the top of the liberal party. One of those rushing to become the public face of the Democrats is Congressman … [Read more...]
Union bosses wanted Clinton – members voted Trump
Few unions are more vocal – especially in Washington State - than those comprised of teachers. The leaders of both the National Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers are loyal … [Read more...]