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U.S. Republican Party Politics

  • Blogs

    March 6, 2012

    Comment of the Day: Tongue in Ronulan Cheek

    Super Tuesday is upon us, and the Ron Paul supporters are out in full force. Before the Washington state caucuses this past weekend the Rep from Texas was not very happy with the local GOP leadership, and the Ronulans were not happy in our comment thread. Commenter Bill O'Really caught our eye howev ... More >>

  • 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

    July 20, 2011

    Reince Priebus, RNC Chair, Fresh From Call to Prosecute Obama, Heads to "Battleground State" Washington

    ​It would appear that for all his talk about how a campaign commercial shot in the White House is grounds for criminally prosecuting President Obama, Republican National Committee Chair Reince Priebus doesn't actually believe it. He is, after all, traveling to Washington State today to try and ... More >>

  • News

    May 27, 2009

    Seahawks: Blue Jerseys, Red Politics

    Our football heroes remain true to the GOP.

  • Blogs

    April 14, 2009

    Previewing Tea Parties

    The biggest item in the news tomorrow will be the Tea Party anti-tax protests which have been scheduled it seems for nearly every municipality in the country. Here in Washington, thirty official Tea Parties are being held in the state, anywhere from Colville to Gray's Harbor and Port Angeles to Wal ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 10, 2009

    Rush Is Right on Open Primaries

    Krist Novoselic's column runs every Tuesday on the Daily Weekly. Rush Limbaugh is the Republicans' most senior member (in spirit), and has the largest audience and the loudest voice. So it only makes sense that he's the leader of the Republican Party. Limbaugh helped make Newt Gingrich and the Rep ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 19, 2008

    Washington's Rising Women

    Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, the Republican who represents the eastern third of the state and easily won reelection to a third term, got a special mention in this week's Newsweek from none other than Karl Rove. In his 10-part prescription for the GOP's "Way out of the Wilderness," Rove names McMor ... More >>

  • News

    July 30, 2008

    The Mystery Man With 400,000 Votes

    A mystery, that is, to The Seattle Times.

  • Blogs

    July 28, 2008

    Government by Will

    A mystery, that is, to The Seattle Times.

  • Blogs

    October 5, 2007

    Pope Threatens County Lawsuit

    A mystery, that is, to The Seattle Times.

  • Blogs

    July 20, 2007

    One Deep Hole

    A mystery, that is, to The Seattle Times.

  • 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.

  • Blogs

    July 26, 2006

    Marriage Winners and Losers

    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

    May 3, 2006

    A GOP Debt Goes Away

    The state Republican Party has quietly eliminated a huge legal bill from contesting the election of Gov. Christine Gregoire.

  • News

    February 1, 2006

    Bus-Stop Smoking Ban

    Plus: Another congressional scandal to be ignored by "Ethics Committee Chairman" Rep. Doc Hastings, R-Pasco.

  • News

    November 16, 2005

    Ross Perot in '08

    The unlikely return of a candidate—or at least his voters.

  • News

    October 19, 2005

    A Child of Scoop

    William Kristol talks about Bush, Plame, the state of the GOP, and the godfather of the neocons, Henry M. Jackson.

  • News

    July 27, 2005

    State Politics, Local Politics, Media, and Current Affairs

    William Kristol talks about Bush, Plame, the state of the GOP, and the godfather of the neocons, Henry M. Jackson.

  • News

    June 1, 2005

    Donkeys 3, Elephants 1

    The Dems were ahead after the first week of the Wenatchee trial.

  • News

    May 18, 2005

    The Monkey Wrench Trial

    Dino Rossi's challenge of the 2004 election is on shaky legal ground. But if he prevails, watch litigation become an option in close races everywhere.

  • News

    April 27, 2005

    Microsoft, Election 2005, Media

    Dino Rossi's challenge of the 2004 election is on shaky legal ground. But if he prevails, watch litigation become an option in close races everywhere.

  • 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

    January 19, 2005

    Dinocracy Delayed

    The Republican challenge of Gov. Christine Gregoire is already bogging down in court, so she's likely to hold office for months, at least.

  • News

    January 12, 2005

    The Do-Over Campaign

    The Republicans are executing postelection strategy perfectly, and the Democrats and Gov. Christine Gregoire are failing to respond.

  • News

    January 12, 2005

    Donkey Kong

    Democrats control state government, but the challenges facing Washington will severely test their ability to govern.

  • 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 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

    December 1, 2004

    Christine Gregoire, Loser

    The verdict is already in.

  • News

    October 27, 2004

    Armageddon for the GOP

    With seven days left, Dino Rossi and other Washington Republicans need a miracle.

  • 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.

  • News

    September 22, 2004

    The Immoderate GOP

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

  • 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

    August 11, 2004

    The Politics of Gay Marriage

    Despite a historic ruling, the candidates for governor aren't likely to make same-sex unions a campaign issue— unless they have to.

  • News

    March 10, 2004

    The Money Keeps Flowing

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

  • News

    October 22, 2003

    Maverick Democrats

    Candidates smartly embrace issue-driven populism.

  • 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

    August 15, 2001

    Vance bottoms out

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

  • News

    September 20, 2000

    Mother knows best

    Cantwell soars, Republicans swoon in primary.

  • News

    September 6, 2000

    Eastward ho!

    Democrats see Eastside as land of opportunity.

  • News

    June 21, 2000

    Blowhard or death blow?

    Controversial Don Benton may be a strong leader for state GOP.

  • News

    March 22, 2000

    Candidate Carlson

    Shock jock John Carlson shakes up the governor's race.

  • News

    February 23, 2000

    The McCain mutiny

    A fallen Republican works a strategy to stop Boy George.

  • News

    January 19, 2000

    The new power buyers

    Microsoft greases the skids in a big way and becomes the state's top corporate donor to politicians.

  • News

    August 18, 1999

    Did anybody say McDonald?

    The battle for the 1st Congressional District highlights conservative infighting.

  • News

    November 11, 1998

    The Dunn Run

    Jennifer Dunn rises from her party's ashes.

  • News

    October 14, 1998

    The Beltway's Worst Nightmare

    A look at Linda Smith

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