February 2012
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New KING 5 poll: McKenna widens lead over Inslee
A new KING 5 poll finds Republican Rob McKenna now has a double-digit lead in the race for Governor over Democrat Jay Inslee.
In a poll of 572 registered voters statewide, 49% told SurveyUSA they would vote for Attorney General McKenna, vs. 39% for Congressman Inslee. The poll reached voters on landlines and cell phones and has a margin of +/-4.2%.
A month ago, KING-TV’s tracking poll had...
Up Front AM: McKenna takes on...
First take on the day’s political news from the Up Front team.
What’s the plan? Gubernatorial candidate Rob McKenna has journalists scratching their heads today, announcing a press conference tomorrow afternoon to unveil his higher education plans.
One would assume a candidate wants some publicity for his efforts. But Friday afternoon is typically a poor “news cycle,”...
Up Front AM: Santorum, Obama and now Paul all in...
First take on the day’s political news from the Up Front team.
Republicans put Washington State on the map: In case you had any doubt, Washington’s Republican March 3rd caucus is officially on the national radar. Ron Paul will be campaigning in the state Thursday, beginning with a rally in Vancouver. Earlier this week, Rick Santorum held a rally in Tacoma and more than 600...
Rule #1 when staging a political event? Location,...
In hindsight, it probably wasn’t the best idea for Rick Santorum’s presidential campaign to hold a rally right next to the Occupy Tacoma encampment.
But in many ways, the chaotic event reflected the state of the Santorum campaign and the Republican race for President.
Fresh of victories from Minnesota, Colorado and Missouri, Santorum is surging once again. A couple nationwide...
WatchA new state capital gains tax? State Senator Ed Murray (D-Seattle) talks about his proposal to start a capital gains tax to raise money for education. It would be a five-percent tax on investment profits above $5,000 a year for individuals and $10,000 for couples, as well as real estate profits over $250,000 on your primary residence.
Up Front AM: Social issues making a comeback?
First take on the day’s political news from the Up Front team.
All social issues, all the time: So you thought Decision 2012 would all be about the economy? Perhaps…but not judging by this week. The Komen flap stole headlines for three days. Then, the Obama administration’s health care rule requiring religious institutions like schools to provide birth control coverage,...
Up Front AM: Caucus edition
First take on the day’s political news from the Up Front team.
It’s caucus day: Make or break day for Santorum? NBC First Read breaks down the dynamics of the Minnesota and Colorado caucuses. Will any presidential hopeful upset Romney? Also, as Washington state Republicans prepare for a March 3rd caucus, the Republican track record on caucus operations has taken a hit in both...
Up Front AM: Constantine, Inslee with Monday...
First take on the day’s political news from the Up Front team.
Infamous computer project finally over: King County Executive Dow Constantine gives his State of the County speech this morning in Bellevue. Among his announcements: The county has finally finished a 15-year computer project. The notorious project, started in the late 90s, was to merge the county’s massive accounting...
WatchKing County’s infamous computer project finally over?
King County Executive Dow Constantine will announce Monday that the county’s 15-year computer ordeal is finally over.
The county has tried since the late 1990s to replace its aging computer systems, spending more than $40 million dollars on a failed attempt. The previous project failure was blamed on inexperienced managers.
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Washington state lawmaker potential V.P. pick?
Speculation of the day: The Daily Caller says Washington State Republican Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers could be a vice-presidential surprise pick.
McMorris, who served in the state legislature representing eastern Washington, has represented the 5th district in Congress since 2005. The Daily Caller says Republicans have been floating her name.
Is it plausable? McMorris is Mitt...
Source of local Obama campaign money? High tech
The Obama campaign has released names of its top fundraisers and the Puget Sound high-tech community is well-represented.
At the top of the list, each raising more than a half-million dollars: Microsoft Vice President John Frank and Real Networks attorney Michael Parham.
Raising more than $100,000, former Microsoft President Jon Shirley, and Microsoft’s Suzi Levine, formerly of Expedia and...
Up Front AM: One thing that expires, one thing...
First take on the day’s political news from the Up Front team.
First, the thing that expires: Haven’t used your Good-to-Go pass yet? You may want to watch out for the state’s “inactivity fee.”
If you don’t incur any tolls after 24 months, the state will close your account. You’re entitled to a refund, but not before the state deducts $5 for...
WatchHaven’t used your Good-to-Go pass yet? You may want to watch out for the state’s “inactivity fee.”
If you don’t incur any tolls after 24 months, the state will close your account. You’re entitled to a refund, but not before the state deducts $5 for “inactivity.”
“There’s still costs associated to managing those accounts, we really...