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Chris Vance

  • News

    September 28, 2011

    The Evolution of John McKay

    How a Republican aristocrat and loyal Bush soldier turned into a marijuana activist and public pot-stirrer.

  • Blogs

    September 7, 2011

    Chris Vance, Former Wash. GOP Chairman: "The Republicans Have No Allies with Any Real Money"

    Chris "Foxy" Vance​In referring to the Building Industry Association of Washington's notable shift away from a stalwart Republican-backing group to more of a run-of-the-mill pro-business group, former Washington State GOP Chairman Chris Vance tells The Seattle Times "What it means is the Repub ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 10, 2010

    Update: Ted Stevens, 86, Washington's '3rd Senator,' Confirmed Dead in AK Plane Crash

    ​Update: Stevens was killed in the crash, his family has now confirmed (11:30 a.m.). Known sometimes as Washington state's third U.S. senator for his support of local projects and the large donor base he developed among Seattle's fishing and aerospace industries, former Alaska Sen. Ted Steven ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 2, 2010

    Republican Strategists: Clint Didier, Paul Akers Team-Up A Bad Idea

    ​In another election year, Republican Senatorial candidates Clint Didier and Paul Akers, who are both polling behind Dino Rossi, would endorse the front runner before bowing out gracefully. But there's a strong anti-establishment afoot. So, the two longshots GOP hopefulshave instead decided to ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 14, 2009

    What's Bad for Obama Is Also Bad for Patty Murray

    ​ While it' s uncertain whether President Obama will win the furnace-hot fight on health care, what is certain is that his honeymoon in public opinion polls is effectively over. But just as Obama had coattails for D's last November, a similar effect--albeit in the opposite direction--has taken ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 29, 2009

    For Political Junkies: Back-to-Back County Exec Forums

    This your idea of fun? Then it's two times the excitement this week!Politics is a lot like sports. Free agents (consultants) bail on foundering candidates for teams with better chances in the post-season (i.e. after the Aug. 18 primary). Fans carefully comb stats (fundraising) for signs of weakness. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 4, 2008

    The Real, Real Reason Dino Rossi Lost

    After the re-re-defeat of gubernatorial candidate Dino Rossi in the Nov. 4 election, Republicans in the state are still clutching their knees while on the ground crying "Why? Why? Why?" Cheap Nancy Kerrigan jokes aside, the question is a good one for political geeks who are so inclined. An ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 20, 2007

    One Deep Hole

    After the re-re-defeat of gubernatorial candidate Dino Rossi in the Nov. 4 election, Republicans in the state are still clutching their knees while on the ground crying "Why? Why? Why?" Cheap Nancy Kerrigan jokes aside, the question is a good one for political geeks who are so inclined. An ... More >>

  • News

    July 4, 2007

    Mike Young’s Claim That He’d Field Republican Candidates in All Council Races Turned Out to Be Wishful Thinking

    His loan horse hates nude art. That's it.

  • News

    May 30, 2007

    Both Sides Agree: Dino Rossi Needs to Start Raising Money or Get Off the Gubernatorial Fence

    The almost-governor hasn't raised a dime for a rematch against Gregoire.

  • News

    June 14, 2006

    GOP Goes Sharp Right

    A new state party chair has shaken up the way Republicans do business.

  • News

    January 11, 2006

    A Downpour of January Political News

    Plus: horse sex!

  • News

    August 10, 2005

    State Politics, Monorail, Quote

    Plus: horse sex!

  • News

    August 10, 2005

    The Monkey Wrench Pang

    Ron Sims must pull off a perfectly run election, and his staffers are concerned about sabotage.

  • News

    August 3, 2005

    A Big SWAT for Ron Sims

    The King County election task force report delivers a blow.

  • News

    April 27, 2005

    Microsoft, Election 2005, Media

    The King County election task force report delivers a blow.

  • News

    April 13, 2005

    A Liberal Minor League

    Progressive Majority says the left needs to develop a good farm system if it is to take back Congress.

  • News

    December 29, 2004

    The Republicans Blow It

    The Democrats won the final recount for governor by playing the game better. Now the GOP's best and maybe only hope is litigation.

  • News

    December 29, 2004

    Rick Anderson's 2004

    It was the year of the Rainier Bear, the flu-vaccine 'shortage,' Ichiro, Bill O'Reilly's 'falafel thing,' and, of course, the re-recount.

  • News

    December 29, 2004

    Mudville's Year in Sports

    Ichiro, the Storm, and the Sonics brought a little joy to this 63-99 town in 2004.

  • News

    December 22, 2004

    Retabulation 2004, Media

    Ichiro, the Storm, and the Sonics brought a little joy to this 63-99 town in 2004.

  • News

    December 8, 2004

    'Embarrassing Don'

    Ichiro, the Storm, and the Sonics brought a little joy to this 63-99 town in 2004.

  • News

    December 1, 2004

    Top-Two Blues

    The people have spoken, but so what? The state's political parties prepare to challenge the voter-approved top-two primary.

  • News

    November 24, 2004

    Police, Education, Monorail, Politics

    The people have spoken, but so what? The state's political parties prepare to challenge the voter-approved top-two primary.

  • News

    November 17, 2004

    Evangelize the Vote

    Meet the conservative Christian pastor who spearheaded the Bush voter registration campaign in Washington.

  • News

    November 10, 2004

    Dinocracy in Action

    Forget the conventional wisdom about Washington's low religiosity, which way young voters lean, and who ran the sharpest gubernatorial campaign.

  • News

    October 27, 2004

    This Will Has a Way

    The GOP has disowned kooky auditor candidate Will Baker, but he still got 410,718 primary votes.

  • News

    October 13, 2004

    Far-Righteous Rossi

    Even some Republicans say the pro-life, anti–gay-marriage, creationist, pro-development GOP gubernatorial candidate is too extreme for Washington.

  • News

    October 6, 2004

    The Ever-Blue State

    With four weeks left, local Democrats are confident, and they have reason to be.

  • Diversions

    August 4, 2004

    Best Political Makeovers

    PEOPLE, POLITICS, & MEDIA

  • 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

    March 10, 2004

    The Money Keeps Flowing

    After federal reform, Washington's wealthy political donors find new outlets.

  • News

    October 29, 2003

    Want Wards? Move to N.Y.

    Seattle's elected-at-large City Council ain't broke.

  • News

    June 25, 2003

    Digital Political Hacks

    State elections officials say touch-screen voting is progress. Computer scientists warn it's vulnerable to manipulation.

  • News

    June 25, 2003

    The Locke Box

    Its now apparent: Gary switched parties.

  • News

    May 7, 2003

    The GOPs Lean Slate

    Republicans plan to field just one strong candidate each for governor and Senate.

  • News

    April 2, 2003

    Home Turf

    Republicans plan to field just one strong candidate each for governor and Senate.

  • News

    February 12, 2003

    Patty, Jennifer, and Osama

    The race for the U.S. Senate commenced with Patty Murray's bin Laden remarks.

  • News

    November 13, 2002

    This Island Seattle

    Where Dr. Moreau meets Gilligan.

  • News

    January 23, 2002

    Maria's debts

    Is Sen. Maria Cantwell an easy mark for lobbyists?

  • News

    October 24, 2001

    A mule or a leader?

    The debate over Greg Nickels' ability to be mayor.

  • News

    August 15, 2001

    Vance bottoms out

    The debate over Greg Nickels' ability to be mayor.

  • News

    August 15, 2001

    Lucky 13

    A race filled with colorful characters will determine the future of King County government.

  • News

    February 14, 2001

    Party poopers

    State party bosses flirt with suicide by challenging Washington's blanket primary.

  • News

    November 1, 2000

    Death Race 2000

    Our unflinching guide to the awesome horror of the electoral process.

  • News

    September 20, 2000

    Mother knows best

    Cantwell soars, Republicans swoon in primary.

  • News

    April 19, 2000

    "You didn't interview the real Satan. The real Satan is just that: Real."

    Cantwell soars, Republicans swoon in primary.

  • News

    February 16, 2000

    Life in the HOT lane

    Before killing off or cutting back HOV lanes, let's consider another alternative: selling congestion-free driving.

  • News

    August 12, 1998

    Letters

    Cook's a crook

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