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10/13, 12:37 PM
Why the Obama effect may not materialize here
Comments: 8
10/14, 01:45 PM
Reichert says Burner flat out wrong about Social Security
Comments: 1
UPDATE - 03:15 PM
Bailout becomes buy-in as feds move into banking
Big banks started falling in line Tuesday behind a rejiggered bailout plan that will have the government forking over as much as $250 billion in exchange for partial ownership - putting the world's bastion of capitalism and free markets squarely in the banking business.
Christine Gregoire: Smart, intense and struggling to woo voters
Gov. Christine Gregoire's supporters worry that her accomplishments, ability to connect with people and dedication to family are getting lost in the bitter rematch against Republican Dino Rossi in Washington's race for governor.
Spokane Tribe upset about casino ads (Fri, 10/10)
A born salesman, Rossi tries to close the deal (Thu, 10/09)
Liberal blogs across nation see Darcy Burner as "family" (Thu, 10/02)
Reichert's record as sheriff still front and center (Wed, 10/01)
Burner rolls out tax plan (Fri, 9/12)
More 8th Congressional District
I-985 author Tim Eyman warns DOT: "You better prepare" to open up car-pool lanes (Wed, 9/24)
Initiative king Tim Eyman is subject of new film (Sat, 9/20)
Eyman submitting traffic congestion initiative signatures (Thu, 6/19)
More Traffic Congestion Initiative
Light-rail foes focus on worst-case figures (Mon, 10/06)
Proponents, opponents of Prop. 1 debate whether light rail is the right way to go (Wed, 9/24)
Proposition 1 | Backers hope big turnout can propel $17.9B plan; foes say timing is awful (Mon, 9/22)
- Who will vote on Prop 1
- What do you think?
- Mass Transit Now: The official Proposition 1 campaign site
- Seattle Transit Blog
- Sound Transit's proposal
- Notoprop1.org -- official opposition site, stresses tax effects
- Public Interest Transportation Forum -- bus rapid transit proponents
- "Transit Train Wreck," by former state transportation Secretary Doug MacDonald
More Sound Transit Proposition
Washington's Initiative 1000 is modeled on Oregon's Death with Dignity Act (Mon, 10/13)
Doctors divided on assisted suicide (Mon, 9/22)
Initiative 1000 would let patients get help ending their lives (Sun, 9/21)
More Assisted Suicide Initiative
Natural resources divide donors in state race (Wed, 9/03)
Democrats uplifted by strong bid in 5th district (Sun, 9/28)
2 Democrats in bitter race in Seattle's 46th District (Tue, 7/29)
Challenger Ladenburg tries to put spotlight on attorney general's race (Wed, 10/08)
Initiative would require more training for caregivers (Mon, 10/06)
Complaint dismissed on McKenna's public-service ads (Sat, 9/27)
McCain proposes $52.5 billion economic plan
John McCain, echoing both Barack Obama and Republican orthodoxy, proposed a $52.5 billion economic plan Tuesday that would eliminate taxes on unemployment benefits and cut the capital gains tax. He warned voters about taking a chance on his Democratic rival.
McCain, Obama address voters' economic fears
Poll: Obama leads in Mich., Wis., Minn., Colo.
UPDATE - 03:30 PM
Growing health-reform challenge for next president
UPDATE - 03:50 PM
Fla. congressman denies breaking any laws
Palin's rural adviser quits over appointments
Sen. Clinton says 2nd White House run is unlikely
Biden denounces "ugly inferences" (Mon, 10/13)
GOP urges single McCain message (Sun, 10/12)
Lawmaker condemns McCain camp's "hateful" rhetoric (Sun, 10/12)
Panel: Palin abused power in firing trooper (Fri, 10/10)
Some of Obama's donor names appear to be bogus (Fri, 10/10)
Debate filled with tension, but little venom (Wed, 10/08)
UPDATE - 06:43 PM
ACORN defends efforts amid voter-fraud allegations
UPDATE - 04:15 PM
Biden says McCain short on new ideas for economy
NEW - 04:38 PM
Obama extends lead in CBS-NYT national poll
Bio information on Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin
UPDATE - 02:50 PM
Correction: Voter Purges story
Economy, financial crisis crowd out other issues
NEW - 06:30 PM
Federal court: Ohio must check voter registrations
UPDATE - 03:10 PM
Obama, McCain seek leader's image in final debate
Ohio election to finish late congresswoman's term
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