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    Articles by George Howland Jr.
    Greg Nickels: bumbler or Machiavelli?
    News Clips— Mayor apparent
    By George Howland Jr. • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

    THE GREG NICKELS paradox continues. On Mon., Jan. 28, Seattle’s new mayor delivered his State of the City address looking…

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    Bus sux
    Bus sux
    By George Howland Jr. • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

    Hey rookie! You are the new mayor. We don’t know your name yet, but we have a message for you:…

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    At session's end on Sunday, April 24, the governor smiles on behalf of fellow Democrats.
    All Action and No Talk
    By George Howland Jr. • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

    Democrats have a lot to show for their one-party rule in Olympia, but they’ve failed to explain to voters why new tax dollars are needed.

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    Me and Ms. Jones
    Me and Ms. Jones
    By George Howland Jr. • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

    Get a thing going on with post-Bridget wannabes

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    Secretary of State Sam Reed.
    Registering the Vote
    By George Howland Jr. • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

    Here’s why counting ballots and determining some winners takes so long in Washington.

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    Buying elections
    Buying elections
    By George Howland Jr. • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

    Maria Cantwell paid heavily to support campaign finance reform.

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    Sergio Salinas
    Sergio Salinas
    By George Howland Jr. • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

    Best Union Organizer

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    Dan’s New Deal
    Dan’s New Deal
    By George Howland Jr. • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

    Democrats are deeply divided over City Council candidate and former party chair Daniel Norton.

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    Town Criers
    Town Criers
    By George Howland Jr. • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

    Dustups over local issues animate race for 32nd District representative.

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    Sen. Patty Murray: the people's champion or a dim bulb?
    Patty, Jennifer, and Osama
    By George Howland Jr. • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

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

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    Brooks: novel approach.
    Conservative Charm
    By George Howland Jr. • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

    He might not always have solid proof, but in sizing up America, David Brooks is onto something.

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    In Olympia, the SEIU on the march for home health care workers.
    Purple Reign
    By George Howland Jr. • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

    In an election year of really big spenders, the Service Employees International Union stands out.

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    Port Commissioner-elect Alec Fisken: Containers forever.
    A Return to Port
    By George Howland Jr. • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

    Alec Fisken’s victory strengthens support on the Seattle Port Commission

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    Peter Sherwin: just one of many Seattleites in love with the monorail.
    Fight the monorail!
    By George Howland Jr. • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

    Seattle needs to have a real debate before spending billions on elevated transit.

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    Elevated love
    Elevated love
    By George Howland Jr. • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

    IT’S NOW OFFICIAL: Even Gov. Gary Locke loves the monorail. The stage was set for the governor to demonstrate his…

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    An Election Reform Storm
    An Election Reform Storm
    By George Howland Jr. • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

    Ron Sims’ spending plan hits a snag.

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    Dominic Holden of Sensible Seattle
    Dope and Democracy
    By George Howland Jr. • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

    SEPTEMBER IN SEATTLE: Bumbershoot. Golden autumnal sunshine. And lawsuits by initiative backers. In 2000, the monorail boosters behind Initiative 53…

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    The Politics of the Dole
    The Politics of the Dole
    By George Howland Jr. • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

    WASHINGTON’S JOB market is a jungle, ruled by our very own King Kong—Boeing. Last week, once again, Washington had the…

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    The Rough Road to ‘No’
    The Rough Road to ‘No’
    By George Howland Jr. • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

    The campaign opposing I-912 has an intriguing regional strategy to overcome voter hatred of the gas tax.

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    Dean Nielsen: Any seat in the congressional delegation "is up for grabs."
    A Liberal Minor League
    By George Howland Jr. • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

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

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