Both Jay Inslee and Rob McKenna are campaigning on the idea that they can avoid new taxes simply through growth in the state's revenue. But the wannabes might want to listen to Gov. Gregoire.
Veteran politician Jim McDermott repeatedly said that he was happy with Obama's endorsement of gay marriage, but suggested it would be good to "move on" to other issues. McDermott has been around long enough to read an electoral map.
The primary results have set up a faceoff between experience and barely restrained energy. Losing out: the sustainability candidate. Oh, Portlandia, how could you?
Caffeinated news & gossip starring: U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers vs. President Obama; Nick Licata vs. towing companies; all the 36th District candidates vs. each other, and more.
After businesses have spent already millions, Washington's high court is about to review the voter-approved measure disbanding Washington's liquor store system. Some states have courts review measures before a public vote. Does California have a better idea?
Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring: More bad news for the tunnel; Democratic campaign expenditures; city hall departures; Jay Inslee at NARAL luncheon; and more.
Rob McKenna may be doing well, but can he defy the gravity of demographics? Democrats float a short-termer to fill 1st Congressional District seat. Everett loses City Councilmember Drew Nielsen to rafting accident.
It was a week where the president took a surprising stand, voters in Europe and Indiana made their wishes known, and Mike McGinn saw his words about car usage checked for accuracy.
Obama's declaration in favor of marriage equality yesterday puts Rob "my views are the same as Barack Obama's" McKenna in a tight spot. Meanwhile, Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng may find a new home in the university district.
The candidate of change four years ago now is unveiling an attack ad against Bain Capital's role in making companies perform better, allowing himself to become the candidate of the status quo.
NEW YORK TIMES
Does gay marriage offer GOP an opening with black voters?
To understand the potential for the GOP to pick up votes, you have to look at how groups are sometimes ignored by the political parties to which they are loyal. Even if there were no prospect for immediate gain, Republicans ought to be reconnecting with African American voters.
WEEKLY STANDARD
NM governor exits Romney veep contention with honest immigration answer
With Romney reportedly seeking a "boring white guy" as his running mate, New Mexico's Susana Martinez was already a longshot. And then she said that she favors immigration reform for a problem she characterized as more complex than kicking people out of the country.
Romney comes from the world of venture capitalism, which requires lots of money for rich investors willing to take big risks. Obama, the community organizer, is a human-capital advocate.
BLOOMBERG.COM
MIchael Kinsley, fellow Cranbrook alum, recalls his Mitt years
Mitt Romney is systematically trying to associate President Obama with former President Jimmy Carter, in order to plant the idea that Obama is incompetent and a fuzzy-headed liberal.
POLITICO
Warning: rich guys who oppose Obama can be at risk
UW Election Eye reports, "I hope this map of all 49 of Washington’s new, revamped legislative districts showing all of the candidates for each race in each district helps you to understand the current composition of the state legislature, and what’s at stake this election season."