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    Articles by Ellis E. Conklin
    First off, it wasn’t a debate, even though CityClub billed it as
    First off, it wasn’t a debate, even though...
    By Ellis E. Conklin • July 17, 2013 9:50 am

    First off, it wasn’t a debate, even though CityClub billed it as such. Second, the questions asked the candidates by…

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    Most political strategists are mightier than the Penn.
    There’s a lot of hullabaloo today over the...
    By Ellis E. Conklin • July 12, 2013 12:54 pm

    There’s a lot of hullabaloo today over the new team Microsoft has assembled. The Seattle Times writes breathlessly in this…

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    Installing fixed cameras to enforce school zone speed limits of 20 mph
    Installing fixed cameras to enforce school zone speed...
    By Ellis E. Conklin • July 11, 2013 11:48 am

    Installing fixed cameras to enforce school zone speed limits of 20 mph has proved to be a huge boon to…

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    It’s finally happening. Soon we will all feel the earth move –
    It’s finally happening. Soon we will all feel...
    By Ellis E. Conklin • July 9, 2013 11:53 am

    It’s finally happening. Soon we will all feel the earth move – and big Bertha, the world’s largest tunneling machine,…

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    Wedged between a Vietnamese hair salon and an Asian gift shop on
    Wedged between a Vietnamese hair salon and an...
    By Ellis E. Conklin • July 8, 2013 9:31 am

    Wedged between a Vietnamese hair salon and an Asian gift shop on South Jackson Street lies the nondescript campaign headquarters…

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    When it comes to politics, there are advantages to incumbency. Perhaps the
    Wedged between a Vietnamese hair salon and an...
    By Ellis E. Conklin • June 27, 2013 2:17 pm

    Wedged between a Vietnamese hair salon and an Asian gift on South Jackson, lies the nondescript campaign headquarters of one…

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    UPDATE: Another day, another press conference for the Ed Murray for mayor
    UPDATE: Another day, another press conference for the...
    By Ellis E. Conklin • June 27, 2013 10:49 am

    UPDATE: Another day, another press conference for the Ed Murray for mayor of Seattle campaign. A day after trotting out…

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    As the saying goes, it takes money to make money. It also
    Mayor Mike McGinn suffered a couple of stinging...
    By Ellis E. Conklin • June 26, 2013 11:41 am

    Mayor Mike McGinn suffered a couple of stinging setbacks today when a major environmental group and the Seattle Chamber of…

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    Those hoping to see a statewide transportation deal come out of the
    In the early afternoon of May 17, just...
    By Ellis E. Conklin • June 25, 2013 12:40 pm

    In the early afternoon of May 17, just four hours before the deadline for filing, Seattle Council member Tim Burgess…

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    Among the small army of campaign operatives, consultants and policy advocates that
    Among the small army of campaign operatives, consultants...
    By Ellis E. Conklin • June 17, 2013 11:39 am

    Among the small army of campaign operatives, consultants and policy advocates that has attached itself to the fate of leading…

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    It was a fruitful month for City Council member Bruce Harrell as
    It was a fruitful month for City Council...
    By Ellis E. Conklin • June 11, 2013 10:47 am

    It was a fruitful month for City Council member Bruce Harrell as the man who has memorized every line from…

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    The Senate debates SSB 5034, making omnibus operating appropriations.
    If Seattle’s careworn mayor survives the August primary...
    By Ellis E. Conklin • June 10, 2013 7:51 am

    If Seattle’s careworn mayor survives the August primary — as Ed Murray fully believes the city’s press release happy chief…

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    The San Francisco Giants beat the NY Yakernnnand won the pennn.
    The San Francisco Giants beat the NY Yakernnnand...
    By Ellis E. Conklin • June 5, 2013 9:15 am

    The San Francisco Giants beat the NY Yakernnn and won the pennn.

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    “It sure sounds that way,” Seattle Councilmember Nick Licata half-jokingly told Seattle
    “It sure sounds that way,” Seattle Councilmember Nick...
    By Ellis E. Conklin • June 4, 2013 2:24 pm

    “It sure sounds that way,” Seattle Councilmember Nick Licata half-jokingly told Seattle Weekly yesterday. If the allegations are true, Licata…

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    Break into this very pool!
    All right, I’m not ashamed to admit it:...
    By Ellis E. Conklin • May 30, 2013 11:39 am

    All right, I’m not ashamed to admit it: I sneak into pools at fancy hotels—and I’ve never been caught. It’s…

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    Update: Sarah Palin responds!A very persistent Republic High School senior with an
    Update: Sarah Palin responds!A very persistent Republic High...
    By Ellis E. Conklin • May 29, 2013 2:06 pm

    Update: Sarah Palin responds! A very persistent Republic High School senior with an odd fascination for Sarah Palin managed to…

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    If you’re looking for a mayor who can quote every line from
    If you’re looking for a mayor who can...
    By Ellis E. Conklin • May 24, 2013 3:22 pm

    If you’re looking for a mayor who can quote every line from The Godfather—and who isn’t?—Bruce Harrell is your man….

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    Gov. Gregoire and Sen. Murray celebrate signing of gay marriage law.
    For many decades, political scientists have pondered the...
    By Ellis E. Conklin • May 21, 2013 3:03 pm

    For many decades, political scientists have pondered the question: What effect does a political endorsement have on propelling a candidate…

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    A new poll taken over the weekend -- just after Seattle Councilman
    A new poll taken over the weekend —...
    By Ellis E. Conklin • May 20, 2013 11:55 am

    A new poll taken over the weekend — just after Seattle Councilman Tim Burgess made his surprising departure from the…

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    Tim Burgess has fired his campaign spokesman Alex Fryer. This morning, the
    Tim Burgess has fired his campaign spokesman Alex...
    By Ellis E. Conklin • May 17, 2013 10:19 am

    Tim Burgess has fired his campaign spokesman Alex Fryer. This morning, the Seattle councilman and mayoral candidate told Seattle Weekly…

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