Longtime state Rep. Frank Chopp is skating through his primary against self-proclaimed socialist Jess Spear (a protégé of Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant). As of today, Chopp has received … [Read more...]
Reid and do-nothing Senate under pressure
Harry Reid must pass three bill through the Senate this week and “avoid falling even further behind its schedule at a time when voters are angry about gridlock in Washington.” The Hill, “With … [Read more...]
Inslee forgets Democrats have run Olympia for decades
You have to forgive Jay Inslee for occasional lapses in memory (if not judgment), given that he first started working in Olympia a long time ago, back in 1988. But last week he apparently forgot that … [Read more...]
IRS chief gave $100,000 to Democrat causes
According to FEC filings, IRS chief John Koskinen's has given more than $100,000 to Democrat causes over the past 30 years. Koskinen’s strong political affiliation raises more questions concerning new … [Read more...]
Dems have underfunded schools for decades, court wants to know why
The Washington State Supreme Court has watched Democrats violate the state constitution for a generation by not meeting its mandate to adequately fund our public schools. Over two years ago, in the … [Read more...]
Inslee decides to use D.C. tactics, again
Having demonstrated an inability to actually solve problems by negotiating legislative deals like his predecessor, Jay Inslee has decided to copy President Barrack Obama, his former colleague in … [Read more...]
State budget business as usual – Dems spend more , tax more
As the legislature plods towards its scheduled adjournment next week, Frank Chopp’s House Democrats continue to rely on party-line votes to move their tax-and-spend budget approach. Though yesterday … [Read more...]
Democrat senators tell voters ‘we know better than you’
SHIFT Guest Opinion – Common Sense from Seattle If there was ever a policy idea that is popular with Washington voters it is making sure that tax increases require a bi-partisan vote. As noted … [Read more...]
Liberal lie #6: Democrats will fund education by closing tax loopholes
It’s in all the Democrat talking point memos, being used from Jay Inslee on down to the newest appointed state representative, to spend some time during today’s start of the legislative session to … [Read more...]