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Luke Esser

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    November 3, 2010

    Roll Out The Barrel! Voters Rejecting Both Alcohol Initiatives

    ​Washington voters appear to be rejecting both liquor privatization initiatives; I-1100 and I-1105. The state's current liquor control agency which holds a monopoly on the distribution of hard booze might seem a relic of the past, a time of Blue laws, G-Men and axe-wielding prohibitionists. An ... More >>

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    November 3, 2010

    Control of Olympia Still Undecided As GOP Make Gains

    ​It was not just the U.S. House and Senate which were up for grabs this election. Over a hundred races for State House and Senate seats were up for grabs. Republicans have made a strong bid for power, deposing incumbent Democrats and snatching up seats. Speaking with WSRP Chair Luke Esser on ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 4, 2009

    Election Night '09: Cutting Room Floor (Updated Results)

    ​Most media organizations get it all wrong when they cover election night parties. Too much focus is given on acceptance speeches and when a defeated opponent is ready to concede. Newsmen struggle with television crews in an orgy of celebrity humping, trying to listen as a politician thanks su ... More >>

  • News

    March 4, 2009

    Medina Rep to the Rescue

    Will a "Republicrat" ex-Microsoftie carry King County's water all the way to the Executive's seat?

  • News

    October 22, 2008

    Gregoire Gone Wild!

    The last-ditch, top-secret campaign-makeover memo.

  • News

    February 6, 2008

    Why Do We Still Have Caucuses?

    Regular voters still don't know how they work.

  • Blogs

    October 12, 2007

    Terror Fighter or Hot Mormon: You Make the Call

    Regular voters still don't know how they work.

  • Blogs

    June 20, 2006

    Where's the Love for Rodney?

    Regular voters still don't know how they work.

  • News

    March 29, 2006

    Courtney Love

    "What the hell is Tim what's-his-name's obsession with dissing Courtney Love? He puts out a rerun of this story biyearly, it seems."

  • News

    March 8, 2006

    Gregoire's Full-Court Press

    The Legislature is poised to give handouts to the Sonics but might not deliver on regional transportation.

  • News

    December 28, 2005

    Election Fever

    Washington Democrats are already excited about the 2006 election.

  • News

    June 22, 2005

    The Longest Yard

    The passing of a gay civil rights bill is so close and yet . . . 

  • News

    September 15, 2004

    Moderate Landslide

    Contrary to fears—or hopes—Washington's new partisan primary didn't much help the candidates on the far left or the far right.

  • News

    September 8, 2004

    Print and Vote

    The condensed guide to our political wisdom.

  • News

    September 8, 2004

    Partisan Dickering

    This year's new primary format is terrible. But it's still important to vote. Here's for whom.

  • News

    July 28, 2004

    Swingtown, WA

    The Eastside suburb of Issaquah has proven to be a bellwether for presidential, gubernatorial, and senatorial races. And this year, Democrats seem to have the advantage.

  • News

    May 26, 2004

    Common Nonsense

    KIRO-AM talk-radio host Dave Ross says he'll campaign on his own terms in the 8th Congressional District. That's easier said than done.

  • News

    April 21, 2004

    Republican Showdown

    You'd think Sheriff Dave Reichert would be the big gun in the 8th Congressional District race, but he's headed for a shoot-out with some first-tier opponents.

  • News

    February 4, 2004

    Politics, Culture, and Religion

    You'd think Sheriff Dave Reichert would be the big gun in the 8th Congressional District race, but he's headed for a shoot-out with some first-tier opponents.

  • News

    April 25, 2001

    News Clips— Smiling/Crying

    You'd think Sheriff Dave Reichert would be the big gun in the 8th Congressional District race, but he's headed for a shoot-out with some first-tier opponents.

  • News

    November 8, 2000

    A mysterious cavity

    You'd think Sheriff Dave Reichert would be the big gun in the 8th Congressional District race, but he's headed for a shoot-out with some first-tier opponents.

  • News

    September 20, 2000

    Mother knows best

    Cantwell soars, Republicans swoon in primary.

  • News

    March 8, 2000

    BUS-ted

    Will the GOP ride Tim Eyman's transit-killing initiative to victory in November?

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    September 29, 1999
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    December 30, 1998

    Lists of the '90s

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    September 9, 1998

    Primary Collars

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