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Washington State Republican Party

  • 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

    November 16, 2010

    Can This Be The End Of Dino Rossi?

    ​Do three losses in six years a political obituary make? What does the future hold for Dino Rossi? Two weeks after losing his latest bid for U.S. Senate, the questions are easy to ask but harder to answer.

  • Blogs

    November 10, 2010

    Analyzing the Election: Republicans Voted Early, Democrats Voted Late

    ​The standard meme of the 2010 election was that an enthusiasm gap existed between Republicans and Democrats, conservatives and liberals. People who had never been involved in politics before joined Tea Parties, mad as hell over out-of-control governmental spending. Progressives were supposed ... More >>

  • Blogs

    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 >>

  • 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

    November 4, 2008

    But We're The Washington State Republican Party, Damn It! (Update 1)

    ​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 2, 2008

    A Fireside Chat With Grover Norquist

    ​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 >>

  • News

    May 28, 2008

    He’ll Be Too Young to Take Shots With Hillary

    But Scoop Jackson’s 17-year-old grandson is looking to become the youngest national convention delegate in state history.

  • 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

    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

    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

    January 11, 2006

    A Downpour of January Political News

    Plus: horse sex!

  • News

    August 10, 2005

    State Politics, Monorail, Quote

    Plus: horse sex!

  • 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

    April 6, 2005

    The Targets of 2006

    At home stumping for and against Social Security reform, U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell and U.S. Rep. Dave Reichert show vulnerability as first-termers. And opposing parties are eyeing their seats. But don't write them off.

  • 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 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 6, 2004

    The Ever-Blue State

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

  • 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 5, 2004

    A Campaign Gets Ugly

    Republicans applaud while Democratic gubernatorial candidates Christine Gregoire and Ron Sims tangle.

  • 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

    May 7, 2003

    The GOPs Lean Slate

    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

    January 23, 2002

    Maria's debts

    Is Sen. Maria Cantwell an easy mark for lobbyists?

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