Democrats are scrambling to raise money as the end of the month approaches. Jay Inslee has been peddling his paint-by-numbers drawings for cash and Democrat Rep. Suzan DelBene has been “advocating” … [Read more...]
Democrat suggests income tax as solution to court’s order
At least one state lawmaker agrees with the state Supreme Court’s McCleary decision-driven $100,000 per day fine on the state. Democrat state Rep. Jim Moeller admitted that, while the … [Read more...]
Republican Teri Hickel wins important primary in 30th LD
It’s been one week since the August 4th primary, and we now have a clear look at the most important result for shifting the debate in Olympia. In a special election in the 30th Legislative … [Read more...]
Did Democrat Joan McBride violate fundraising rules?
Joan McBride has served in public office at the local level for years, but just reached the Legislature this year. Perhaps in her zeal to show what a loyal Democrat she is now, McBride forgot that she … [Read more...]
WA Democrats fear special election, level false attack against GOP
State lawmakers cannot raise money while the Legislature is in session. Due to that fact, Jay Inslee delayed the start of the special session until today in order to give Carol Gregory— the Democrat … [Read more...]
Inslee postpones special session for partisan purposes
The 2015 legislative session did not adjourn at its scheduled deadline of Sunday, April 26. Rather, due to state House Democrats refusing to do their jobs and pass a complete budget, the state … [Read more...]
Jay Inslee’s irrelevant ideas stir Democrat opposition
Just weeks before the Legislature’s 2015 session commenced, Jay Inslee proposed a cap-and-tax scheme (the Carbon Pollution Accountability Act) that left legislators on both sides of the aisle … [Read more...]
GOP candidate announces state House bid in 30th LD
Federal Way City Councilmember Martin Moore announced his intention to seek election to state House in the 30th legislative district. Following the death of Rep. Roger Freeman in October 2014, a … [Read more...]
Inslee to decide 30th LD appointee
The drama of who will replace the late state Rep. Roger Freeman in the 30th legislative district continues. As Shift reported, Pierce County Council members wanted a joint meeting with their King … [Read more...]
Larry Phillips causes rift between King and Pierce County
Earlier this month, Shift reported that the King County Council voted to appoint school board chair and former Washington Education Association leader Carol Gregory to replace the late Representative … [Read more...]
Democrats allow bigoted party leader to vote to recommend House replacement
The County Councils of King and Pierce County will ultimately determine who will be appointed to replace the late Representative Roger Freeman (D) in the state House. But, local Democrat activists … [Read more...]
Steyer blackmailing WA Democrats (underreported story #4)
Extreme “green” California billionaire Tom Steyer has unique access to Democrat lawmakers across the country due to the amount of money he pumps into their campaigns. In return, Steyer demands that … [Read more...]