May 10, 2012
Archive | Politics
May 9, 2012
By Josh Feit at 12:50 pm
Does McKenna still stand by Obama on gay marriage. THIS POST HAS BEEN UPDATED WITH A QUOTE FROM JAY INSLEE. read more →
By Josh Feit at 11:34 am
Inslee's latest campaign finance reports puts him at $5.1 million. read more →
May 8, 2012
By Erica C. Barnett at 1:14 pm
The Seattle Times, once again, ties itself in rhetorical knots to oppose Mayor Mike McGinn's proposal to lift minimum parking requirements. read more →
May 7, 2012
By Afternoon Jolt at 5:32 pm
Labor jolted Democratic leadership this weekend. Several liberal Democrats did not get endorsements from the Washington State Labor Council this weekend, including Democratic Speaker of the House Rep. Frank Chopp (D-43), Democratic majority leader Pat Sullivan (D-47, Covington), and Chopp’s Seattle district seatmate, Rep. Jamie Pedersen (D-43). The snub comes despite strong lifetime labor voting [...] read more →
By Erica C. Barnett at 5:15 pm
More than 40 US mayors, including Seattle Mayor McGinn, urge Jim Larkin, head of Village Voice Media and Backpage.com, to require escorts to prove, in person, that they're 18 or older. read more →
By Erica C. Barnett at 1:40 pm
A new SurveyUSA/KING5 poll shows that fewer than one in three Seattle residents approves of the job McGinn is doing as mayor. read more →
