The wrap-up of the 2016 legislative session means that there is no longer a “fundraising freeze” for elected officials — and Jay Inslee is taking full advantage of that fact. In fact, given his latest … [Read more...]
Inslee’s failed leadership is the “unfortunate trend”
Jay Inslee referred to the current special legislative session as an “unfortunate trend.” But, as Shift has pointed out, Inslee has presided over as many special sessions in less than one … [Read more...]
Four less-than-productive ways Inslee spends his time
To say Jay Inslee has been in the news this week would be an understatement. What with the implosion of his cabinet with the departure of some chosen department directors, to his temper tantrum press … [Read more...]
Inslee reveals extreme partisan nature, cancels meetings with GOP leader
Jay Inslee has always had a unique (read: weak) leadership style. In his latest failed “leadership” move, our green governor decided that it wasn’t enough to just hold an unhinged press … [Read more...]
What happened to billionaire Nick Hanauer’s “$16 in ‘16” minimum wage?
Last Wednesday, Jay Inslee took time out of his not-so-busy schedule to have dinner with Service Employee International Union (SEIU) boss David Rolf and liberal billionaire and Democrat financier Nick … [Read more...]
“Confidence” man Inslee doesn’t exactly inspire confidence
Jay Inslee recently sent out an email to supporters explaining how he will approach the 2016 legislative session. His email, titled “A state of confidence” and largely a mash-up of his widely panned … [Read more...]
Wait, isn’t Inslee against influencing voters on initiatives?
In his State of the State speech yesterday, Gov. Jay Inslee announced his support for an initiative to raise the statewide minimum wage. The new initiative, just filed on Monday, would raise the … [Read more...]
Unions, liberal millionaires launching voter turnout initiatives for Jay Inslee
The clock hasn’t turned yet on 2015, but already mega-rich liberals and the special interests that love their support of Democrats are plotting ways to try and attract voters to the polls for Jay … [Read more...]
Democrat Dow Constantine cracks joke at Inslee’s expense
King County Executive Dow Constantine addressed the Washington State Labor Council’s 2015 convention over the weekend. He opened his speech with a joke at Jay Inslee’s expense. Constantine … [Read more...]
Inslee admits he can’t lead, just follow, as he raises money
The “green” governor, Jay Inslee, has sent three fundraising emails since the 2015 legislative session wrapped up last Friday. No longer constrained by the fundraising restrictions that … [Read more...]
Higher minimum wage does not improve economy
In a declaration of why he supports the $15 minimum wage, Tacoma City Councilmember Anders Ibsen claimed Tacoma’s economy is performing poorly because “people don’t have enough money to put … [Read more...]
3 times Jay Inslee attempted to lead and failed
According to new reports, lawmakers in the Republican-controlled state Senate and the Democrat-controlled state House have tentatively agreed on a spending level for the budget. The Everett Herald … [Read more...]