Another day, another opportunity for Jay Inslee to dip into the trough of public money – this time for his campaign. Shift highlights Jay’s “back-to-school tour” today, which his Olympia office is publicizing since that way he can keep his campaign folks working on the fundraisers that he doesn’t publicize. Someone Inslee also generally keeps off his official calendars is mega-donor Tom Steyer – and Jay’s favorite California billionaire is in the news for using his big money to take a strong stand against…wait for it… big money in politics.
Shift also says happy 83rd birthday to a State Supreme Court decision which has kept some money out of Jay Inslee’s hands – the ruling that a state income tax is unconstitutional in Washington State. Hopefully our current Supremes will take the opportunity to read that decision, just in case they are inclined to follow their political beliefs should the issue come before them.
Now, get ready for a real kick of – the NFL season starts tonight!