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The Mallahan piece seems sorta weak. “You are bad Mayor Nickels!” seems its strongest point, with little info to back it up. At least Nickels’ hit had some facts. Also, the voice work is a bit shoddy towards the end…did they do this on a laptop while traveling on Metro?

The Mallahan piece seems sorta weak. “You are bad Mayor Nickels!” seems its strongest point, with little info to back it up. At least Nickels’ hit had some facts. Also, the voice work is a bit shoddy towards the end…did they do this on a laptop while traveling on Metro?

@SeattleHack, um, I counted five specific examples presented in the Mallahan ad. Right after Greg Nickels admits he “made mistakes.”

I’d forgotten about the 800K wasted in redoing shoddy construction work. Ah, our tax dollars at work folks. I’m sure Greg Nickels says it wasn’t his fault.

@SeattleHack, um, I counted five specific examples presented in the Mallahan ad. Right after Greg Nickels admits he “made mistakes.”

I’d forgotten about the 800K wasted in redoing shoddy construction work. Ah, our tax dollars at work folks. I’m sure Greg Nickels says it wasn’t his fault.

At least Nickels has the cajones to admit to making mistakes. What does that ad do to answer any of the criticisms of Mallahan made by the Nickels camp? I want to know why he didn’t vote in all those elections. I want to know why he didn’t do more to unionize T-Mobile rather than turning a blind eye. I want to know what he has done to further LGBT rights as a corporate head. With so much hanging in the balance, I need a better reason to vote for Joe “Don’t Know” Mallahan than what this ad offers.

At least Nickels has the cajones to admit to making mistakes. What does that ad do to answer any of the criticisms of Mallahan made by the Nickels camp? I want to know why he didn’t vote in all those elections. I want to know why he didn’t do more to unionize T-Mobile rather than turning a blind eye. I want to know what he has done to further LGBT rights as a corporate head. With so much hanging in the balance, I need a better reason to vote for Joe “Don’t Know” Mallahan than what this ad offers.

Has, or can, Mallahan responded to any of the attacks that he calls “lies” in the Nickels piece? If he hasn’t, or can’t, doesn’t this bode very poorly for him if he manages to buy his way through the primary? Seriously, he’s got some enormous holes, and anyone who thinks these won’t come out over the next 4 months is pretty naive. It’s all well and good to go negative on Nickels, but you have to present yourself as a better choice; both Nickels and McGinn must be licking their chops thinking of a campaign against Mallahan.

Has, or can, Mallahan responded to any of the attacks that he calls “lies” in the Nickels piece? If he hasn’t, or can’t, doesn’t this bode very poorly for him if he manages to buy his way through the primary? Seriously, he’s got some enormous holes, and anyone who thinks these won’t come out over the next 4 months is pretty naive. It’s all well and good to go negative on Nickels, but you have to present yourself as a better choice; both Nickels and McGinn must be licking their chops thinking of a campaign against Mallahan.

I love the work of the Northwest Film Forum, but I feel like they’re trying to hold me hostage with this. “$35,000 or else we blow up the joint.” What happened to their budget anyway?

I love the work of the Northwest Film Forum, but I feel like they’re trying to hold me hostage with this. “$35,000 or else we blow up the joint.” What happened to their budget anyway?

@2 Ohhh the less than half a percent of the entire budget that is spent on re-doing projects??? That is actually very little, and if that is all mallahan can come up with that’s pretty weak. . .as is this video.

Joe don’t know Jack is so much catchier.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGztMx3gunc

@2 Ohhh the less than half a percent of the entire budget that is spent on re-doing projects??? That is actually very little, and if that is all mallahan can come up with that’s pretty weak. . .as is this video.

Joe don’t know Jack is so much catchier.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGztMx3gunc

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Really, after ALL this crying from Mallahan et al, the BEST they got on Nickels is bad construction work? Snow? Fascinating. I was actually leaning McGinn, thank you Publicola, but am still wondering, “Why not Nickels?”

The stuff on Mallahan, not voting, not even knowing a neighbhorhood org??? Good lord, I would not want him on the Wallingford community council.

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Really, after ALL this crying from Mallahan et al, the BEST they got on Nickels is bad construction work? Snow? Fascinating. I was actually leaning McGinn, thank you Publicola, but am still wondering, “Why not Nickels?”

The stuff on Mallahan, not voting, not even knowing a neighbhorhood org??? Good lord, I would not want him on the Wallingford community council.

Seattle Times today is saying Mallahan’s non-voting record is actually around 10 elections, rather than 6. Is that true, has he really not voted in that many recent elections? I mean, that right there says a lot to me about a person’s commitment to the public.

I feel like he got up one day, had a mid-life crisis and decided he wanted to buy himself the job as Mayor…next time get a car!

Seattle Times today is saying Mallahan’s non-voting record is actually around 10 elections, rather than 6. Is that true, has he really not voted in that many recent elections? I mean, that right there says a lot to me about a person’s commitment to the public.

I feel like he got up one day, had a mid-life crisis and decided he wanted to buy himself the job as Mayor…next time get a car!

Item #4 – My experience has been that its the buses holding up the train.

Item #4 – My experience has been that its the buses holding up the train.

From what I hear Mallahan hasn’t voted in 10 recent elections, not 6 (read that on the SLOG not sure if it’s true..).

What bothers me about this is that people who care enough find a way and time to turn in a ballot. I find it hard to listen to him criticize anything about the city at this point because he hasn’t even cared enough to vote on issues. You can’t not vote and then complain about the outcome.

From what I hear Mallahan hasn’t voted in 10 recent elections, not 6 (read that on the SLOG not sure if it’s true..).

What bothers me about this is that people who care enough find a way and time to turn in a ballot. I find it hard to listen to him criticize anything about the city at this point because he hasn’t even cared enough to vote on issues. You can’t not vote and then complain about the outcome.

@6 well thank you for volunteering YOUR tax dollars to pay for fuck-ups. That means I can get some better seats at Safeco since you’re willing to pick up the tab for repeated mistakes.

@7 No, the best people got on Nickels is a record of intimidation and strong-arm tactics, a non-functional relationship with Olympia, 30+ years in Seattle politics with not a whole lot to show for it, a long history of supporting Paul Allen’s pet projects with our taxpayer dollars, and he crossed a firefighters picket line and tried to deny it. I could continue, but it’s a work day and I’m not paid astroturf for any Mayoral campaign.

@6 well thank you for volunteering YOUR tax dollars to pay for fuck-ups. That means I can get some better seats at Safeco since you’re willing to pick up the tab for repeated mistakes.

@7 No, the best people got on Nickels is a record of intimidation and strong-arm tactics, a non-functional relationship with Olympia, 30+ years in Seattle politics with not a whole lot to show for it, a long history of supporting Paul Allen’s pet projects with our taxpayer dollars, and he crossed a firefighters picket line and tried to deny it. I could continue, but it’s a work day and I’m not paid astroturf for any Mayoral campaign.

@11 – Joe’s volunteering my tax dollars to pay for the tunnel- the biggest fuck up of all; and what’s Joe’s record exactly? Oh yeah, he doesn’t have one.

@11 – Joe’s volunteering my tax dollars to pay for the tunnel- the biggest fuck up of all; and what’s Joe’s record exactly? Oh yeah, he doesn’t have one.

“Metro and Sound Transit spokespeople said they hadn’t heard of any major delays resulting from joint operations in the tunnel.”

Nor have they seen any, since they themselves seem to use neither trains nor buses…

“Metro and Sound Transit spokespeople said they hadn’t heard of any major delays resulting from joint operations in the tunnel.”

Nor have they seen any, since they themselves seem to use neither trains nor buses…

@ 1 — Other local media at least covered the point in contention – the false assertion in the Nickels piece [regarding Mallahan's accurate claim about city spending on senior centers].

OTOH, Mallahan oughta produce that toxic paint he’s talking about, or pipe down.

@ 1 — Other local media at least covered the point in contention – the false assertion in the Nickels piece [regarding Mallahan's accurate claim about city spending on senior centers].

OTOH, Mallahan oughta produce that toxic paint he’s talking about, or pipe down.

@14 – Mallahan claimed originally that it was for seniors and latter backtracked to say senior centers when he was told he was wrong…which is the point of the piece, that he doesn’t know what he’s saying most of the time. Nickel’s is right on all his points which is what the other media are saying as well. Well except one part, Mallahan has not voted in 10 recent elections not 6.

@14 – Mallahan claimed originally that it was for seniors and latter backtracked to say senior centers when he was told he was wrong…which is the point of the piece, that he doesn’t know what he’s saying most of the time. Nickel’s is right on all his points which is what the other media are saying as well. Well except one part, Mallahan has not voted in 10 recent elections not 6.

@11 what is your point? The fact is screw ups are never good and shouldn’t be repeated, but if your streets department made mistakes UNDER 1/2 percent of the total budget….it’s not alarming. That’s an amazingly low number for a major city and all this faux alarm is ridiculous and misleading.

@11 what is your point? The fact is screw ups are never good and shouldn’t be repeated, but if your streets department made mistakes UNDER 1/2 percent of the total budget….it’s not alarming. That’s an amazingly low number for a major city and all this faux alarm is ridiculous and misleading.

Neither Mallahan, McGinn or Donaldson are qualified to run a huge public sector agency. There isn’t anything in any of their backgrounds to show they have any such qualifications whatsoever.

At a time when the international economy is in such turmoil and local governments all over the country are facing massive cuts to programs and are laying off huge numbers of employees I think Seattle needs the stability of a knowledable public sector managment team that has brought amazing results.

Our city is at the top of every index out there; sustainability, green building, quality of life, economy, etc. Why the hell would I not stick with the adminstration that has led us to these successes in a time where other city governments are going to hell in a hand bag?

These other guys have forced some good debates but I’m sticking with Nickels.

Neither Mallahan, McGinn or Donaldson are qualified to run a huge public sector agency. There isn’t anything in any of their backgrounds to show they have any such qualifications whatsoever.

At a time when the international economy is in such turmoil and local governments all over the country are facing massive cuts to programs and are laying off huge numbers of employees I think Seattle needs the stability of a knowledable public sector managment team that has brought amazing results.

Our city is at the top of every index out there; sustainability, green building, quality of life, economy, etc. Why the hell would I not stick with the adminstration that has led us to these successes in a time where other city governments are going to hell in a hand bag?

These other guys have forced some good debates but I’m sticking with Nickels.

@ 15 — Interesting. I haven’t seen that claim advanced anywhere else, either by news media or by opposing campaigns.

Where and when did this occur?

@ 15 — Interesting. I haven’t seen that claim advanced anywhere else, either by news media or by opposing campaigns.

Where and when did this occur?

@12 I won’t argue with you on the tunnel. I oppose it too, but I’m not a single issue voter. Here’s my question: what evidence do you have that McGinn would be able to stop it? It’s a state highway, not a city road. Sentiment and intention don’t necessarily equate with results.

@16 If one small facet of my mammoth city government is -wasting- 0.5% of my total operating budget, then yeah that’s a big problem. $800K here and $800K there–pretty soon that adds up to real money. I can think of a lot of things we can do with $200,000 and you are treating 10X that amount as chump change? I doubt you’ve ever run a successful business.

@12 I won’t argue with you on the tunnel. I oppose it too, but I’m not a single issue voter. Here’s my question: what evidence do you have that McGinn would be able to stop it? It’s a state highway, not a city road. Sentiment and intention don’t necessarily equate with results.

@16 If one small facet of my mammoth city government is -wasting- 0.5% of my total operating budget, then yeah that’s a big problem. $800K here and $800K there–pretty soon that adds up to real money. I can think of a lot of things we can do with $200,000 and you are treating 10X that amount as chump change? I doubt you’ve ever run a successful business.

@19 – see tunnelfacts.com/isnt-it-a-done-deal/ and http://noisetank.com/hugeasscity/2009/07/03/the-deep-bore-tunnel-is-a-done-deal-just-like-the-monorail-was/ and http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2009651844_tunnelpolitics13m.html and http://noisetank.com/hugeasscity/2009/08/13/exclusive-offer-2-mile-deep-bore-tunnel-absolutely-free-limited-time-offer-order-now

I’d like to flip the question, what evidence do you have that we can actually afford the tunnel, and the cost overruns, and all of the other necessary improvements that aren’t in the budget for the tunnel plan (Mercer, Spokane, I-5 improvements), and find a way to fund Metro given our existing budget situation at the State, County and City level?

@19 – see tunnelfacts.com/isnt-it-a-done-deal/ and http://noisetank.com/hugeasscity/2009/07/03/the-deep-bore-tunnel-is-a-done-deal-just-like-the-monorail-was/ and http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2009651844_tunnelpolitics13m.html and http://noisetank.com/hugeasscity/2009/08/13/exclusive-offer-2-mile-deep-bore-tunnel-absolutely-free-limited-time-offer-order-now

I’d like to flip the question, what evidence do you have that we can actually afford the tunnel, and the cost overruns, and all of the other necessary improvements that aren’t in the budget for the tunnel plan (Mercer, Spokane, I-5 improvements), and find a way to fund Metro given our existing budget situation at the State, County and City level?

@20 You’re preaching to the choir. I don’t think we can afford the tunnel (and if it ends up under $8 billion I’ll be amazed). I hope we stop it. But I don’t have faith that McGinn can do it. This is much more than a ballot initiative campaign, this is the NFL. Also, I support Joe Mallahan because of a number of issues. I bet you and McGinn don’t agree on everything either. Most importantly, I strongly believe that Mallahan is best suited to defeat Nickels in November.

@20 You’re preaching to the choir. I don’t think we can afford the tunnel (and if it ends up under $8 billion I’ll be amazed). I hope we stop it. But I don’t have faith that McGinn can do it. This is much more than a ballot initiative campaign, this is the NFL. Also, I support Joe Mallahan because of a number of issues. I bet you and McGinn don’t agree on everything either. Most importantly, I strongly believe that Mallahan is best suited to defeat Nickels in November.

I dont know Mallahan. I have seen him on two different occassions now and he has answer two different ways to the same question at different forums.

I like McGinn but why is he so grumpy. A normal voter, which a question about transit, I tried asking him a question but he was getting onto his electric bike and said he had to run. What was that about

I dont know Mallahan. I have seen him on two different occassions now and he has answer two different ways to the same question at different forums.

I like McGinn but why is he so grumpy. A normal voter, which a question about transit, I tried asking him a question but he was getting onto his electric bike and said he had to run. What was that about

@21 – Glad we agree on the tunnel, and I don’t argue against faith (never win). Yes, this is the NFL, and McGinn’s been playing in the league for years (at the Community level as Pres. of the Greenwood Community Council, regional level as Sierra Club Chair and City level at Great City) while Mallahan has never even sniffed the pee-wee league, hell, the barely even votes.

McGinn has taken on Nickels twice and won (RTID and Parks levy) and he’s incredibly politically savvy, which means he could actually beat Nickels. Mallahan has zero political savvy, never even played the political game, and would get steam-rolled by the Nickels machine for all of the reasons we saw in the Nickels attack ad and the thousands of other issues they will uncover over the next 4 months.

Though I will say that Mallahan would have a better chance against Nickels then McGinn given Nickels’ ridiculous negative #’s. The contrasts (between McGinn and Mallahan (grassroots vs. corporate, volunteer campaign vs. paid staff, neighborhood advocate vs. corporate VP, deep knowledge of issues vs. shallow, life dedicated to improving the community vs. no record of involvement, history of winning important political fights vs. no political history, large number of small donors vs. self-financed and huge % of money from outside of Seattle) are not in Joe’s favor.

@21 – Glad we agree on the tunnel, and I don’t argue against faith (never win). Yes, this is the NFL, and McGinn’s been playing in the league for years (at the Community level as Pres. of the Greenwood Community Council, regional level as Sierra Club Chair and City level at Great City) while Mallahan has never even sniffed the pee-wee league, hell, the barely even votes.

McGinn has taken on Nickels twice and won (RTID and Parks levy) and he’s incredibly politically savvy, which means he could actually beat Nickels. Mallahan has zero political savvy, never even played the political game, and would get steam-rolled by the Nickels machine for all of the reasons we saw in the Nickels attack ad and the thousands of other issues they will uncover over the next 4 months.

Though I will say that Mallahan would have a better chance against Nickels then McGinn given Nickels’ ridiculous negative #’s. The contrasts (between McGinn and Mallahan (grassroots vs. corporate, volunteer campaign vs. paid staff, neighborhood advocate vs. corporate VP, deep knowledge of issues vs. shallow, life dedicated to improving the community vs. no record of involvement, history of winning important political fights vs. no political history, large number of small donors vs. self-financed and huge % of money from outside of Seattle) are not in Joe’s favor.