Stories for Jan. 16, 2008

The suburbs are the new Seattle

Wed, Jan 16, 11 p.m.

By Knute Berger

You've heard the rhetoric about how White Center is the new Ballard, or Burien is the new Brooklyn. Now consider how Seattleized our suburbs have become.

Is the partisan party finally over?

Wed, Jan 16, 10 p.m.

By Eugene Carlson

Angus King, former independent governor of Maine, was among 17 prominent politicians who met recently to seek solutions to the partisan acrimony that has so poisoned national affairs. Crosscut talked with him during a recent Seattle visit about independent politics, bipartisanship, and New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's possible candidacy for president.

Does John Edwards have a secret sartorial strategy?

Wed, Jan 16, 9 p.m.

By O. Casey Corr

Just asking. But what is with John Edwards' suits? Several times now, I've noticed that Edwards has appeared at high-profile events wearing ill-fitting suits.

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Clarifying the ACLU position on the Larry Craig case

Wed, Jan 16, 4:51 p.m.

By David Brewster

We received this interesting note from Doug Honig, communications director of the Washington state chapter of the ACLU, taking issue with the headline on a Clicker story today, linking to a NewWest.net story about Sen. Larry Craig. We've changed the headline, and below is Honig's elucidation of the issues. You can read the ACLU's friend of the court (or amicus) brief here.

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Shaping up as a fine old, big-issues presidential race

Wed, Jan 16, 1:37 p.m.

By Ted Van Dyk

Sen. John McCain's bid for a breakout in the Michigan Republican Presidential primary fell short Tuesday night and reset the GOP nominating campaign as a three-way race among McCain, Michigan winner Mitt Romney, and former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani. There were also important developments last night for the Democrats.

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Richard McIver explains his actions

Wed, Jan 16, 10:21 a.m.

By David Brewster

Seattle City Councilmember Richard McIver has just released a statement explaining in detail his actions leading to his being charged with domestic abuse. The case was dropped yesterday, for insufficient evidence. Here's the McIver statement: "I am pleased that the domestic-violence charges against me have been dropped, and it is my hope that my wife and I will now be able to put this experience behind us. This has been the most painful and embarrassing chapter in my life. I want to express my deep thanks to my friends, supporters, and staff who have offered their support and prayers to Marlaina and me over these past three months.

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Washington caucuses: Obama's magic rubs off in Ballard

Wed, Jan 16, 5 a.m.

By Lisa Brunette

First of a series: Former cynics find each other in a living room where inspiration and perspiration meet. Their charge is to get out the vote, one doorbell at a time.