Washington State voters defeated I-1098—a state-wide initiative that would have implemented a state income tax-- in 2010 by a 28% margin. Unfortunately, as SHIFT reported in the past, 64% of … [Read more...]
Obama’s fundraising tour continues in Seattle “as the world burns”
President Obama will be in the Seattle today, the next stop in his fundraising tour in the midst of various global crises including, but not limited to, Gaza, Ukraine and the ongoing border crisis. … [Read more...]
The legislator with most ironic name ever— Roger Goodman (not Potman, or Pornman)
Goodman — Roger Goodman a Democrat state representative from the 45th legislative district to be exact —is not a good man. He drives his kids stoned and doesn’t pay his child support. Now it turns out … [Read more...]
Goodman’s delinquency raises serious concerns
State Representative Roger Goodman (D-45th LD) has a checkered past—and that’s putting it lightly. The state representative’s questionable life choices have now become the subject of new hard-hitting … [Read more...]
Marko Liias completes 60K newsletter
What is perhaps the world’s most expensive city newsletter is finally out for the reading pleasure of Mukilteo residents—a piece of literature we fully expected to be in a newsletter class of its own. … [Read more...]
SEIU 775 “criminally” supports Chopp, says Sawantanista
It remains to be seen whether House Democrat Speaker Frank Chopp is worried enough to spend any of the July 4th holiday weekend campaigning for re-election, but he once again has drawn the only kind … [Read more...]
Steyer back in news – biggest Dem donor
California liberal billionaire Tom Steyer has already contributed more than $11 million to Democrat campaigns—money he pumped into federal candidates, Super PACs and 527s—this election cycle, … [Read more...]
Jay Inslee’s only priority is raising your taxes
Many have noted that Jay Inslee is the “greenest” governor in America, but Washingtonians may just be learning that “green” is all he cares about. As in the “green” contributions that come from … [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...]
Liberals admit being a hypocrite is ok
Top Democrats are tired of refuting charges that their rich donors are somehow the equal of rich donors they disagree with, so no they’re trying a different strategy – just admit itand move … [Read more...]
A look into Democrat hypocrisy
Let’s set the context for this particular narrative of Democrat hypocrisy. In 2012, the Democratic Governors Association (DGA) pumped millions of dollars into Jay Inslee’s competitive gubernatorial … [Read more...]
Democrats accept more resources from “good Democrat,” known racist JZ Knight
Last month, SHIFT reported that the Thurston County Democratic Central Committee accepted a donation of $65,000 from JZ Knight—a known racist and cult leader based out of Yelm, WA—early this year. Of … [Read more...]