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Blair Butterworth

  • News

    November 16, 2011

    Mike McGinn's Bush Moment

    Why a toxic mayor should follow the example of a toxic former president.

  • Blogs

    November 9, 2011

    Mike McGinn's Road Ahead: Be Like Bush, Then "Go Join the Ex-Mayors of Seattle"

    ​Mike McGinn assumed the office of mayor two years ago pledging to revolutionize Seattle's transportation culture. Yet having now had his ass handed to him at the ballot box not once, but twice, it's high time McGinn rethink things. And he could do a lot worse than to follow the lame-duck lead ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 24, 2011

    Obama's War on Weed: The President's Strange Flip-Flop on Medical Marijuana

    ​Editor's Note: The following, written by Ray Stern of our sister paper Phoenix New Times, provides a beyond-Washington look at recent federal actions regarding medical marijuana. The new federal crackdown on medical marijuana announced on October 7 by the four California U.S. Attorneys sent ... More >>

  • News

    August 3, 2011

    Redistricting Reichert

    Is he challenging Cantwell, or just playing politics?

  • Blogs

    July 28, 2011

    Will Dave Reichert Challenge Maria Cantwell for Senate in 2012?

    ​If "Who?" was your reaction to last week's news that former Bush II White House aide Scott Stanzel was exploring a bid to unseat incumbent U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell in 2012, you weren't alone. And "Who?" doesn't bode well for a state Republican party with a thinner bench than the Mariners. ... More >>

  • News

    August 26, 2009

    Stuck in the Middle With Jan

    ​If "Who?" was your reaction to last week's news that former Bush II White House aide Scott Stanzel was exploring a bid to unseat incumbent U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell in 2012, you weren't alone. And "Who?" doesn't bode well for a state Republican party with a thinner bench than the Mariners. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 18, 2009

    Stuck In the Middle With Jan

    When lame-duck city councilwoman Jan Drago made a surprise entry into the mayoral race against her chief ally, Greg Nickels, she was instantly perceived as the top threat to the incumbent mayor. But her campaign's emphasis on stylistic difference failed to register with voters, resulting in one of t ... More >>

  • News

    July 1, 2009

    James Donaldson: Back in the Game

    The ex-Sonic hatches a plan to raise the money to match his lofty poll standing.

  • Blogs

    June 30, 2009

    James Donaldson: Back in the Game

    Assessments of 7'2" ex-Sonic James Donaldson's mayoral campaign have ranged from "quixotic" to "sputtering" since the onetime city council candidate decided to up the ante and challenge Greg Nickels in late March. Since then, Donaldson's fund-raising ledger has consistently bled red, and the gentle ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 28, 2009

    Donaldson Undaunted By Drago Entry

    When veteran political consultant Blair Butterworth jettisoned mayoral candidate James Donaldson for Jan Drago's camp, it seemed an ominous sign for the 7'2" ex-Sonic, who would almost assuredly be the tallest head government honcho in American (if not world) history if elected. But Donaldson recen ... More >>

  • News

    May 20, 2009

    Drago and Nickels: Running Mates

    Can Jan defeat her friend Greg on “style”?

  • News

    March 25, 2009

    Anyone but Nickels?

    Not being Greg may be all James Donaldson needs to become mayor.

  • News

    January 28, 2009

    Patty Murray’s Unlikely Hill Climb

    The rise of the Senate’s original soccer mom.

  • News

    October 31, 2007

    Right-Leaning Port Candidate Claims Green, but Why?

    Questions raised over Bill Bryant's motives for running for Seattle Port Commission.

  • News

    October 10, 2007

    Why Jim McDermott Thinks Global, Disdains Local

    Seattle's nine-term representative in the House seems more like an appointed ambassador of leftist good will than the elected representative of a Pacific Northwest city.

  • News

    July 25, 2007

    Guess Who David Della's Hitting Up for Cash?

    Hint: If you've given money to his opponent, you can expect a phone call.

  • Blogs

    July 23, 2007

    Della Hits Burgess' Donors up for Cash

    Hint: If you've given money to his opponent, you can expect a phone call.

  • News

    May 16, 2007

    Is Sally Clark Untouchable?

    The City Council's shortest-tenured member has drawn no re-election opposition, despite her reputation as "caution on roller skates." Chalk it up to Seattle Nice.

  • News

    April 25, 2007

    Burner Wastes No Time Going Back After Reichert's Seat

    Will (donor) fatigue set in?

  • Blogs

    April 16, 2007

    She's in for Round Two

    Will (donor) fatigue set in?

  • News

    November 1, 2006

    Greg Nickels' Quiet Storm

    The mayor's nightlife policies have led many to believe he wants the city's sidewalks to roll up after dinner. But a visit to a secret smooth-jazz hideaway in West Seattle shows just how wrong that notion is.

  • News

    June 15, 2005

    Monorail Under a Microscope

    State Auditor Brian Sonntag has questions about money, openness, bidding, and conflicts of interest. His scrutiny is prompted in part by memories of the gigantic 1980s WPPSS bond default.

  • News

    February 9, 2005

    Team Monorail Is Back

    And unlike the official Cascadia Monorail bid under consideration, taxpayers can see the system TM wants to offer.

  • News

    March 31, 2004

    The Return of Mr. Civility

    Former City Attorney Mark Sidran, the Democratic bane of the left, wants to be attorney general. But he has smart competition in both parties.

  • News

    October 22, 2003

    Sects in the City

    There's been almost no discussion of the most radical proposal on the ballotthe switch to City Council districts.

  • News

    August 20, 2003

    School Board Follies

    Its unpaid members endure derision at meetings, take heat for not foreseeing a crippling fiscal scandal, and have drawn election challengers.

  • News

    July 16, 2003

    It Was in the P-I

    The bigger Times wants it dead, but the contributions of Seattle's second newspaper have been many.

  • Arts

    May 21, 2003

    Hot Campaigns

    The political addict's guide to real summer fun.

  • News

    April 10, 2002

    This ain't softball

    In his first 100 days, the mayor has aimed high and thrown hard at the City Council. They're not ducking for cover.

  • News

    October 3, 2001

    Campaign cocktail

    A stiff shot for the voting public.

  • News

    September 5, 2001

    News Clips— Sidran rides the rails

    A stiff shot for the voting public.

  • News

    August 29, 2001

    News Clips— As seen on TV

    A stiff shot for the voting public.

  • News

    February 14, 2001

    Schell Shock

    Will the mayor be around for four more years?

  • News

    May 17, 2000

    Governor Soccer Dad

    Can we trust Washington's future to Gary Locke?

  • News

    November 17, 1999

    The outside's new insider

    Judy Nicastro's Cinderella victory suggests new life for an anti-establishment coalition.

  • News

    October 6, 1999

    A chameleon candidate?

    Judy Nicastro's bid for Seattle City Council brings together polar opposites.

  • News

    October 6, 1999

    The PTA press

    School district arm-twisting fails as the City Council nixes new headquarters.

  • News

    September 29, 1999

    Composer nabbed, piano saved

    School district arm-twisting fails as the City Council nixes new headquarters.

  • News

    September 1, 1999

    Dan's New Deal

    Democrats are deeply divided over City Council candidate and former party chair Daniel Norton.

  • News

    September 2, 1998

    The grilling of Gary Locke

    Thanks for the money, but the memories just aren't there.

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