It’s the day of the big debate - with Jay Inslee once again trying to defend his dismal first term “record” against Republican challenger Bill Bryant. Evidently there will also be a second debate on … [Read more...]
AMENDED: The Daily Shift – September 13, 2016
Sorry for the second version of the Daily Shift today, but you may have recognized the first one as containing yesterday’s language – we suspect Russian hackers might be involved, but we’ll just focus … [Read more...]
Murray shamelessly exploits tragedy, still ‘met with boos’
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray is well-known for his thin skin when criticized, and thus he could not have been looking forward to yesterday’s press conference in the University District to talk about … [Read more...]
Even Olympian against income tax initiative, sort of
Readers of daily newspapers across the state have come to expect The Olympian to stake out the farthest left position of any of its competitors, keeping in mind that no media source can get to the … [Read more...]
The Daily Shift – August 30, 2016
The best laid plans of mice and men – and government agencies – just don’t always work out, as we highlighted today on Shift. In the lead was Sound Transit, which imagined itself coasting to victory … [Read more...]
Inslee finally forced to face record – no wonder he hates debates
Governor Jay Inslee had to face questions from someone who wasn’t at one of his many fundraisers for the first time in months, and it did not go well at yesterday’s campaign debate. Bill Bryant kept … [Read more...]
Seattle politics paradox – trashing economy OK, building new police HQ isn’t
It was an only-in-Seattle moment on display in the City Council chambers yesterday, when protestors took over the room and chanted, “This is what democracy looks like,” while complaining about the … [Read more...]
Murray completely reverses position on clean up of The Jungle
Earlier this year, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray -- joined by Governor Jay Inslee -- announced an aggressive plan using state money to clean up The Jungle, the notorious and illegal homeless encampment … [Read more...]
Murray threatens to use FBI after secret labor negotiations leaked
Last week, the Stranger -- a far, far-Left weekly-- published an article describing ongoing contract negotiations between the City of Seattle and its police union. Like those that occur between Jay … [Read more...]
Seattle can’t clean out The Jungle, but can clean up toys – can anyone say priorities?
The City of Seattle does not have a handle on its priorities -- that much is crystal clear. But, perhaps no other controversy highlights the city’s misplaced priorities than analyzing the difference … [Read more...]
UW Prez decides to compete with other college leaders in going cra-cra
University of Washington President Ana Mari Cauce must be feeling left out in the “Let’s Go Crazy” games. After all, Whitman College’s President received attention for suggesting that the school’s … [Read more...]
The Daily Shift – 06/08/16
Washingtonians have a right to know how Jay Inslee’s carbon rule will impact our state. So, we outlined the top three consequences posed by the extreme “green” plan. Also, Hillary Clinton finally … [Read more...]