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Why 'progressive' voters will balk at the income tax proposal

Mon, Apr 26, 2 a.m.

By Ted Van Dyk

The state has a progressive reputation but voters have repeatedly rejected an income tax. Their concerns about a "camel's nose" have to be addressed during the campaign.

Progressive tax might make a breakthrough in state

Fri, Apr 23, 2 a.m.

By Floyd McKay

Initiative 1077, just filed by advocates of an income tax, could put more of the state's tax burden on the very wealthiest, while reducing property and business and occupation taxes.

A blueprint for Republican environmentalism

Thu, Apr 22, 8:50 p.m.

By Hans Zeiger

It comes from none other than Washington Democratic Sen. Scoop Jackson. Republicans can't be the Party of No on the environment, certainly not in this state.

The Vance Report: A rising tide lifts many Republican boats

Wed, Apr 21, 2 a.m.

By Chris Vance

National issues are playing very much in the Republicans' favor, which will help the party's local candidates. Here's a comprehensive rundown on where local races now stand.

The Democrats’ tax package was poll-tested

Mon, Apr 19, 2 a.m.

By Austin Jenkins

Democrats in Olympia end up taxing Joe Six-Pack, since they couldn't find other taxes to raise that poll well or could survive Tim Eyman's initiatives.

Tea Party anger cuts both ways

Sat, Apr 3, 6:14 p.m.

By Ted Van Dyk

Populist revolts like this attack both parties, and so may cause as much damage to Republicans as to Democrats. Remember that it was Ross Perot who elected Clinton and Teddy Roosevelt who sent Woodrow Wilson to the White House.

Great moments that Seattle has shared

Thu, Apr 1, 2 a.m.

By Knute Berger

There are times when unexpected events have shaped Seattle’s history and psyche. Here are some of the moments that, despite all the distractions pulling us apart, everyone has shared.

The morning after the historic health-care deal

Mon, Mar 22, 11:51 a.m.

By Ted Van Dyk

Obama may see an uptick in his popularity, but will Democrats be able to hold their congressional majority? And how solid were those projections that the reform bill wouldn't add to the federal deficit?

Humor: Senate inspires new type of show, 'futility TV'

Sun, Mar 7, noon

By Steve Clifford

The U.S. Senate and NASCAR, sure, people find it fascinating to watch that kind of futility. But will people believe a TV show that has the Supreme Court allowing unlimited corporate financing of political campaigns?

A critical test for Obama's bipartisanship

Mon, Feb 22, 3 p.m.

By Ted Van Dyk

Obama has shifted back to his campaign approach on working with Republicans, but prospects for success at the Health Care Summit this week are modest.

Sales tax increase rises from its political grave

Mon, Feb 22, 2 a.m.

By Austin Jenkins

The House, leaning toward a temporary boost in the sales tax, is diverging from the governor and the Senate's approach of a menu of tax boosts.

Dixy Lee Mayor?

Mon, Feb 22, 2 a.m.

By Knute Berger

Seattle's new mayor, Mike McGinn, is off to a rocky start. He can take some solace from the past, but there are warning signs too.

McGinn's right: city employment levels matter

Fri, Feb 19, 2 a.m.

By Kent Kammerer

When he talked about the need to reduce 200 high-ranking positions, Mayor Mike McGinn provoked some city employees into setting up their own Web site to complain. But tough decisions are what the city needs.