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• Mark Hintz has sights on statewide leadership November 16 • Second time is transit's charm November 9 • Rossi and Gregoire differ on local UW October 19 • Expect parties to pester voters October 12 |
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Light blogging ahead... I'll be clearing my head, cleaning my files and watching James West and Artemis Gordon protect the nation's security. For your viewing pleasure, here's a place to go if you need a campaign fix with a twist of humor. . ... [Read More] E-mail | Print | Comment NEW!
Gun sales soar following election A story in the Chicago Tribune today says gun stores are doing a brisk business since Nov. 4. Every type of weapon - from handguns to assault rifles - is getting bought up at dealers in the Midwest, according to the story. Reporter Howard Will writes the trend is anecdotal for now as there's no national calculations of sales this past week. Reasons he heard for the uptick range from those fearing racial conflict to those worried President-elect Obama will reimpose a ban on the sale of assault weapons. Here's the story. ... [Read More]
E-mail | Print | Comment NEW! Unions vote big for Obama An AP story today says President-elect Obama did very well among labor union members in Washington, Nevada, Pennsylvania and Michigan. How well? Seventy percent, according to the exit polls and surveys done by the news organization. Here's the story. I figure he also got a boost In Washington from Boeing workers upset with Sen. John McCain's role in the air tanker contract fight. To union workers - and especially those at Boeing - why do you think Obama did so well among your membership? ... [Read More] E-mail | Print | Comment NEW!
Palin praised, media blasted, apology sought Leaders of the Washington Federation of Republican Women met in Yakima last weekend and passed a resolution applauding Sarah Palin and denouncing unnamed journalists for their coverage of her. The resolution laid out Sarah Palin’s “excellent credentials for Vice President and demanded an apology from a small contingent in the media, for their mean spirited attacks upon the governor and her family,” according to a press release from the group. The federation, with its clubs around the state, is one of Washington’s leading voices of women in the Republican Party. It is also a member of the National Federation of Republican Women. Here’s the resolution from today's press release: ... [Read More] E-mail | Print | Comment NEW!
Will Inslee be in Obama Administration? Rumors around the Beltway are that Democratic U.S. Rep. Jay Inslee might have a shot at a new job next year.. Inslee's name has surfaced as a possible leader for the Department of Energy or Department of Interior. Here's what they're saying: Politico Washington Post The Hill U.S. News and World Report ... [Read More] E-mail | Print | Comment NEW!
Here's Rossi's concession statement A busy day shouldn't end up without you getting to read the statement from Dino Rossi. Here it is. ... [Read More] E-mail | Print | Comment NEW! Rossi concedes and analysis begins Republican Dino Rossi ended his bid for governor this morning. “A few minutes ago I called Christine Gregoire to congratulate her on her victory,” he told reporters gathered at his campaign headquarters in Redmond. Rossi didn’t offer any reasons on why he thinks he lost to the Democratic governor but said in reviewing the results “it looks like we’re not going to be able to make up that gap.” Gregoire is set to speak with reporters at noon. Why do you think Rossi lost? Was it simply the Democratic wave or maybe his campaign peaked too soon? Offer your analysis below. ... [Read More] E-mail | Print | Comment NEW!
Capitol Watch: GOP trail in 4, Dems in 1 As ballot counting ended late Tuesday, a few incumbents faced uncertain futures. Republican Reps. Norma Smith, Glenn Anderson, John Ahern and Sen. Don Benton all went to sleep trailing in their races. Democratic Rep. Don Barlow was behind in his election. Those will be the ones to watch as new ballots. ... [Read More] E-mail | Print | Comment NEW! TV networks say Gregoire wins, Rossi responds Several television networks, including at least one station in Seattle, have called Chris Gregoire the winner in the race for governor. In response, Jill Strait, spokeswoman for Dino Rossi, issued this statement: “At this hour, fewer than 50 percent of ballots have been counted statewide. We saw in 2004 and again in the primary this year that later votes cast and counted trended heavily toward Dino Rossi. If that happens again in this general election the results will change. The Rossi campaign simply does not feel that we are in a position to know who will win. Thus, Dino is not ready to concede. We expect to give a new statement tomorrow after we see a second round of returns in the lower-turnout counties.“ ... [Read More] E-mail | Print | Comment NEW! Calling all Rossi-Obama, Gregoire-McCain voters I’ve heard there are folks out there who are marking their ballots for Dino Rossi and Barack Obama. I’ve been told there may be some casting their lot for Gov. Chris Gregoire and John McCain. If you fall into one of those categories, I would like to hear from you. You can share your reasons below. Or send me an e-mail at jcornfield@heraldnet.com. ... [Read More] E-mail | Print | Comment NEW! Voting may not end at 8 p.m. in two counties Polls are supposed to close at 8 p.m. But there are long lines at polling places in King and Pierce counties. Some voters are waiting up to two hours to cast ballots in Pierce County prompting the Secretary of State's Office to devise a plan to make sure no one in line loses out. State Elections Director Nick Handy said this afternoon anyone in line at a polling place by 7:59 p.m. will get to cast a ballot regardless of the time. In a prepared statement he said: “Both King and Pierce counties are committed to the following procedure at closing of polls at 8 p.m.: An election worker will go to the end of the line and stand there monitoring the line. That person will make sure no one else joins the line and will make sure that all those in line are properly processed through the polling sites. “All polling sites will stay open until all voters who were in line at 8 p.m. have voted. Both counties are committed to this process, so we can make a strong firm statement about this.” ... [Read More] E-mail | Print | Comment NEW! Obama still e-mailing supporters An e-mail just arrived that provides another example of how Barack Obama’s campaign for president may be the most sophisticated ever conducted for the office. It begins: “There are still a few hours to make a big difference in this election. Before the ballot drop locations close in Washington -- a crucial battleground state -- here's what you can do: It encourages people to make calls to ensure voters mail their ballots or get to the polls. At the end of the e-mail is a section focused on King and Pierce counties. It has a tip sheet on how to make sure eligible voters participate, including what type of ID people can present at the polls. And, it has this tidbit that I didn't now. “Even if you're in the parking lot of the polling location at 8:00 p.m., you still have the right to vote.” ... [Read More] E-mail | Print | Comment NEW! "Nader Wins Election" That's the headline on a press release I just received from the Ralph Nader for President campaign. He's declared victory based on results of an Oct. 29 vote of high school students at the Berkeley Carroll School in New York City. From the release: After hearing presentations from representatives of the five presidential candidates on their records and stances on Iraq, Afghanistan, healthcare, abortion, the bailout, gay marriage, drilling for oil, immigration, death penalty, public education, and Israel, the tallied vote fell along the following lines: Nader: 43% McCain: 4% Barr: 2% Obama: 29% McKinney: 17% Here's the catch. Students did not know the candidate's gender, race or political party only their record and stances. “What this vote shows is that when you strip away the money, the parties, and the media bias, the American people are ready by a landslide for the politics of joy and justice to be administered by somebody with a long achieving record they can trust,” said Independent Presidential Candidate, Ralph Nader. ... [Read More] E-mail | Print | Comment NEW! This guy is all about campaign buttons While you await results, here's a tale of a guy in California who has decorated his house in campaign memorabilia and put together a sizable collection of buttons - including a few under lock and key. The piece is by award-winning photojournalist Karl Mondon of the Contra Costa Times. Click here to read the story and see the video. ... [Read More] E-mail | Print | Comment NEW! Where are Gregoire and Rossi today? Gov. Chris Gregoire and challenger Dino Rossi are keeping a busy schedule today. Here's where the candidates will be, according to their campaigns. Gregoire will be stopping by phone banks and visiting volunteers taking part in get-out-the-vote efforts. Her schedule looks like this: 9 a.m. at 1310 Mercer Street in Seattle 10:15 a.m. at 240 Auburn Way South, Suite 1A in Auburn 11:05 a.m. at 711 St. Helens Ave. in Tacoma 12:15 p.m. at IBEW Hall Local 76, 3049 S. 36th in Tacoma 2 p.m. at 947 Powell Ave. SW in Renton 3 p.m. at 12443 Bel-Red Road in Bellevue 4 p.m. at 11027 Meridian Ave N # 10 in Seattle 5 p.m. at her Seattle campaign headquarters 1310 Mercer St. Tonight Gregoire will be at the Westin Hotel in Seattle where the state Democratic Party is hosting an election night party. Rossi already held his first appearance at 7:30 a.m., waving signs with supporters on a street corner in Yakima. His other events are: Noon - sign waving at NE 8th St. and 116th Ave NE in Bellevue 1:30 p.m. - visit a phone bank at 312 N 85th St. in Seattle. 2:30 p.m. - visit a phone bank at 2330 130th Ave NE Bldg. C, Ste. 103 in Bellevue Tonight Rossi will be at the Bellevue Hyatt tonight where the state Republican Party is hosting an election night party. ... [Read More] E-mail | Print | Comment NEW! First votes in - Obama leads They are not battleground states but Dixville Notch and Hart's Location are done voting and counting. Results from the two New Hampshire towns gave Democrat Barack Obama an early lead on Republican John McCain. Senator Obama defeated Republican John McCain 15-6 in Dixville Notch, reportedly the first time the village had gone Democratic in an election since 1968. In Hart's Location, Obama got 17 votes, McCain received 10 and two people cast write-in votes for Republican Congressman Ron Paul. Here's a firsthand account from a blogger in Hart's Location. ... [Read More] E-mail | Print | Comment NEW! When polls close - a chart It's election day and everyone wants to know when polls close. Here's a link to a nice chart. If you're looking for a one-stop spot for a variety of tracking devices, here's one from Search Engine Journal ... [Read More] E-mail | Print | Comment NEW!
Gregoire, Rossi running to the end Gov. Chris Gregoire and Dino Rossi are dashing about Western Washington today, the last full day of campaigning in their electoral rematch. Gregoire started in Mount Vernon earlier this morning and plans stops in Anacortes, Seattle and Bellevue before the day ends. She will visit Western Washington University and University of Washington in Seattle too. She also will be in Everett today for a 1:45 p.m. rally at the Labor Temple, 2812 Lombard Ave. Democratic U.S. Sens. Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell will be with the governor throughout the day. Rossi, meanwhile, plans a midday rally in Tacoma and an afternoon stop in Issaquah with former Republican Gov. Dan Evans. Rossi will then head to Everett at 7 p.m. where he will visit those working at a campaign phone bank at 3811 Broadway. ... [Read More] E-mail | Print | Comment NEW!
What Rossi said - Part 1 Dino Rossi's campaign has sent out the first 83 pages of his deposition. There is lots of bickering among lawyers and political statements. Not sure you'll find a smoking gun. It's attached as a pdf. ... [Read More] E-mail | Print | Comment NEW! Rossi deposition under way Dino Rossi is answering questions this hour in a case involving his biggest in-state supporter, the Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW). Rossi and former U.S. Sen. Slade Gorton spoke to reporters before the start of the 10 a.m. deposition and called the legal proceedings politically motivated by backers of Gov. Chris Gregoire. According to the Associated Press, Rossi said he had to cancel interviews and a Wednesday luncheon appearance in order to be deposed. The civil lawsuit alleges in 2007 the BIAW and Rossi illegally coordinated efforts to raise funds for use this election. Rossi denies any wrongdoing. The BIAW has run a multi-million dollar campaign blasting Gregoire in television and radio commercials and mailers. The deposition could last up to four hours. ... [Read More] E-mail | Print | Comment NEW!
Obama’s birth no longer a legal matter in Washington A King County Superior Court judge has tossed out a lawsuit seeking to decertify Barack Obama as a presidential candidate until the Democratic hopeful provided the state with proof he is a natural-born United States citizen. The decision came down Monday. Superior Court Judge John Erlick’s three-page decision is attached as a pdf. Erlick concluded: The question of whether Senator Obama has, or does not have, the qualifications to serve as President of the United States is not presented in this action, because Plaintiff does not affirmatively assert that Senator Obama lacks those qualifications and offers no evidence on the subject…This Court makes no findings of face regarding Senator Obama’s qualifications. ... [Read More] E-mail | Print | Comment NEW!
Guest Post: Transparent Politics (This item comes from Herald Assistant City Editor Jim Davis) Everett resident Gerald Johnson says he’s dismayed by the secrecy envelopes provided with the Nov. 4 ballot. He says that it’s thin enough that someone could read how he’s voted. Snohomish County election director Garth Fell – who did receive a phone call from Johnson – said there's been only one call raising this concern about envelopes in the past year. He and his staff held the envelopes up to the light and didn’t see a problem Fell and Johnson spoke late Thursday. In the conversation, Fell said election workers are not slowing down to try to peer through security envelopes as they remove them from the return envelopes. Johnson still has his concerns. Fell invited him to watch as the process is open to the public Have any of you noticed the thinness or consider it a problem? If so, comment below. ... [Read More] E-mail | Print | Comment NEW! |
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