Nickels Goes on the Attack Against Mallahan

At last someone said it.

I’m by no means a Nickels fan, but he’s spot on here.

At last someone said it.

I’m by no means a Nickels fan, but he’s spot on here.

Yes, I am going to say this, kudos Greg Nickels. Since the media has completely fallen down on the job, it’s great to see Nickels put the smackdown on this completely unqualified candidate. Somewhere McGinn is laughing with joy.

Yes, I am going to say this, kudos Greg Nickels. Since the media has completely fallen down on the job, it’s great to see Nickels put the smackdown on this completely unqualified candidate. Somewhere McGinn is laughing with joy.

Hat tip to Nickels. Video says everything I’ve been thinking. There’s so much-TOO much- that Joe doesn’t know.

Hat tip to Nickels. Video says everything I’ve been thinking. There’s so much-TOO much- that Joe doesn’t know.

I support McGinn and find this type of stuff totally disgusting. How desperate. First it was attacks on McGinn and now Mallahan. Guess someone is clawing their way to 3rd place. I want McGinn to win, but would vote for Mallahan in a heartbeat if it was Mallahan and Nickels in the general. This is exactly the way he’s been running city hall. Anybody buy Nickels! Go McGinn!

That about covers it. Nickels is getting desperate, it seems.

I support McGinn and find this type of stuff totally disgusting. How desperate. First it was attacks on McGinn and now Mallahan. Guess someone is clawing their way to 3rd place. I want McGinn to win, but would vote for Mallahan in a heartbeat if it was Mallahan and Nickels in the general. This is exactly the way he’s been running city hall. Anybody buy Nickels! Go McGinn!

That about covers it. Nickels is getting desperate, it seems.

A very desperate move on the part of Nickels.

ECBs analysis is correct, “It’s also a risky move—an unpopular incumbent attacking a political unknown (and thereby raising his profile …”

This isn’t going to work.

A very desperate move on the part of Nickels.

ECBs analysis is correct, “It’s also a risky move—an unpopular incumbent attacking a political unknown (and thereby raising his profile …”

This isn’t going to work.

This video reminds me of the end of the fireworks display on July 4th– Nickels is throwing everything he’s got. All in all, I’d say this week feels like Nickels’ finale. Ooh and ahh away, spectators. The show is almost over.

This video reminds me of the end of the fireworks display on July 4th– Nickels is throwing everything he’s got. All in all, I’d say this week feels like Nickels’ finale. Ooh and ahh away, spectators. The show is almost over.

Yeah, risky to say the least.

Going after someone on issues the public buys off on is one thing (snowstorm response), but going scattershot with a ton of different issues that the general public will have no idea about — that’s why this video isn’t destined for TV.

Smells like Nickels doesn’t want to go out with money in the bank, or anything sitting on the shelf.

Yeah, risky to say the least.

Going after someone on issues the public buys off on is one thing (snowstorm response), but going scattershot with a ton of different issues that the general public will have no idea about — that’s why this video isn’t destined for TV.

Smells like Nickels doesn’t want to go out with money in the bank, or anything sitting on the shelf.

Oops. That was supposed to be “claw your way to 2nd place”

Oops. That was supposed to be “claw your way to 2nd place”

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But “claw your way to 3rd place” may be what really happens.

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But “claw your way to 3rd place” may be what really happens.

negative almost always works especially with few low info voters who will cast ballots the last few days. not desperate. reality. public campaign finance is the cure.

negative almost always works especially with few low info voters who will cast ballots the last few days. not desperate. reality. public campaign finance is the cure.

Is this “Jack” that Joe doesn’t know one of Nickel’s pet developers?

I think I’m okay with that.

Is this “Jack” that Joe doesn’t know one of Nickel’s pet developers?

I think I’m okay with that.

This video is great..ha ha ha way to go greg. Spot on, and those of you criticizing this attack – that is what Mallahan has been relying on since day one. Greg’s attacks will just be better.

This video is great..ha ha ha way to go greg. Spot on, and those of you criticizing this attack – that is what Mallahan has been relying on since day one. Greg’s attacks will just be better.

@12 I think ‘Jack’ refers to running the city of seattle. and he got his point across, wow.

@12 I think ‘Jack’ refers to running the city of seattle. and he got his point across, wow.

I agree about this being both risky and disgusting, but did we really expect anything else out of a desperate Nickels campaign? I was undecided on this race for a while, but one thing I was completely certain of was that Nickels leadership style is an obstacle to progress in the city of Seattle. I hope this comes back to bite him in his giant, divisive arse!

I agree about this being both risky and disgusting, but did we really expect anything else out of a desperate Nickels campaign? I was undecided on this race for a while, but one thing I was completely certain of was that Nickels leadership style is an obstacle to progress in the city of Seattle. I hope this comes back to bite him in his giant, divisive arse!

Ha ha lighten up – this video is pretty funny and also true. Why is it ok for all the other challengers to attack him but he’s not allowed to point out the obvious? Well done, and honestly he could have been a lot meaner to Mallahan.

Ha ha lighten up – this video is pretty funny and also true. Why is it ok for all the other challengers to attack him but he’s not allowed to point out the obvious? Well done, and honestly he could have been a lot meaner to Mallahan.

Nickel’s has been positive so far – telling the public his vision for the city while his opponents have relied on potshots and attacks. He’s biting back a bit but has been nowhere as vicious as Drago, Mallahan and Mcginn. People have a right to all of the information.

Nickel’s has been positive so far – telling the public his vision for the city while his opponents have relied on potshots and attacks. He’s biting back a bit but has been nowhere as vicious as Drago, Mallahan and Mcginn. People have a right to all of the information.

This ad draws attention to the fact that the 36th District endorsed Mallahan for Mayor, not Nickels.

This ad draws attention to the fact that the 36th District endorsed Mallahan for Mayor, not Nickels.

@18 – Actually the 36th dual endorsed McGinn and Mallahan, and McGinn has more Dem. endorsements than any other candidate.

@18 – Actually the 36th dual endorsed McGinn and Mallahan, and McGinn has more Dem. endorsements than any other candidate.

@19 – is that true? I thought they were tied if you included the Young Dems and Metro Dems Club.

Mallahan and McGinn, that is.

@19 – is that true? I thought they were tied if you included the Young Dems and Metro Dems Club.

Mallahan and McGinn, that is.

@21 – I didn’t include the Young Dems in my math.

@21 – I didn’t include the Young Dems in my math.

I’m not a big supporter of the mayor but this is pretty hard hitting. Nickels is going to win easy in both elections. He’s the only one who’s not a risk to vote for.

I laughed when I watched the hit piece. Don’t really think it’s nasty; it just points out one of his opponent’s biggest weaknesses.

I’m not a big supporter of the mayor but this is pretty hard hitting. Nickels is going to win easy in both elections. He’s the only one who’s not a risk to vote for.

I laughed when I watched the hit piece. Don’t really think it’s nasty; it just points out one of his opponent’s biggest weaknesses.

@23 I disagree. I think that even more so it points out one of Nickels’ biggest weaknesses: that he is nervous that he won’t even make it past the primary. We all knew that he was going to get dirty at some point, I just don’t think that voters will buy into it as much as he hopes that they will. Particularly because this kind of behavior is to be expected from somebody as desperate and unscrupulous as Nickels.

@23 I disagree. I think that even more so it points out one of Nickels’ biggest weaknesses: that he is nervous that he won’t even make it past the primary. We all knew that he was going to get dirty at some point, I just don’t think that voters will buy into it as much as he hopes that they will. Particularly because this kind of behavior is to be expected from somebody as desperate and unscrupulous as Nickels.

The “jack” that we all know is that Tim Ceis actually runs the city…that is when Carr isn’t in charge from the litigation end. The question to all the candidates is who are they considering appointing for Deputy Mayor and who are they going to vote for City Attorney?

The “jack” that we all know is that Tim Ceis actually runs the city…that is when Carr isn’t in charge from the litigation end. The question to all the candidates is who are they considering appointing for Deputy Mayor and who are they going to vote for City Attorney?

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Please post links to back up your claim that mcginn has been nasty.

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Please post links to back up your claim that mcginn has been nasty.

A very good video. Nickels needs to cut it down to the first 30 seconds and get it on the air.

A very good video. Nickels needs to cut it down to the first 30 seconds and get it on the air.

Those who crticize attacks should get out of the political business all together.

1) McGinn has made his living on attacking the tunnel decision

2) Mallahan…well I don’t think I need to explain that

3) Drago …. recent move against Nickels/Bag Fee

4) Donaldson …. pitchforks???

Josh you can attest that the politics that occur in Olympia are more of a Washington v. Seattle v. Frank Chopp atmosphere.

The problem, our Seattle delegation often does not have the political backbone to stand up to Chopp and Governor (i.e. Viaduct, Mass Transit, Gun Ban ..the list goes on and on).

Lets talk about how much attention Seattle will get from the Obama administration in Nickels is not there. You think good ole’ Joe or “No Tunnel” Mike McGinn can? And don’t give me the Joe was a community organizer for Obama speech. Who cares, so was my 80-year old grandmother and at least she made union approved Obama tshirts. Relationships in DC that bring dollars (EV, LEED) to Seattle just don’t happen they require leadership, networking and relationships.

Those who crticize attacks should get out of the political business all together.

1) McGinn has made his living on attacking the tunnel decision

2) Mallahan…well I don’t think I need to explain that

3) Drago …. recent move against Nickels/Bag Fee

4) Donaldson …. pitchforks???

Josh you can attest that the politics that occur in Olympia are more of a Washington v. Seattle v. Frank Chopp atmosphere.

The problem, our Seattle delegation often does not have the political backbone to stand up to Chopp and Governor (i.e. Viaduct, Mass Transit, Gun Ban ..the list goes on and on).

Lets talk about how much attention Seattle will get from the Obama administration in Nickels is not there. You think good ole’ Joe or “No Tunnel” Mike McGinn can? And don’t give me the Joe was a community organizer for Obama speech. Who cares, so was my 80-year old grandmother and at least she made union approved Obama tshirts. Relationships in DC that bring dollars (EV, LEED) to Seattle just don’t happen they require leadership, networking and relationships.

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Ok – I meant Mallahan, I think the press release on McGinn was fair and based on the tunnel issue but I don’t think McGinn had been nasty – just wrong.

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Ok – I meant Mallahan, I think the press release on McGinn was fair and based on the tunnel issue but I don’t think McGinn had been nasty – just wrong.

Awesome ad! Really good.

Awesome ad! Really good.