Monthly Archives: June 2007

I have a picture in my head of Dino Rossi wringing his hands and muttering to himself, “Should I do it? Should I not do it? On one hand, 2008 is looking like a bad year for the GOP (Dammit, … Continue reading →

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Today’s Yakima Herald has a story about the Yakima County Commissioners who are considering putting a $20 license tab fee on all cars registered in Yakima County to fund transportation projects. “I’m not a tax advocate,” said commission Chairman Mike … Continue reading →

Well it looks like the senate has revived the Immigration Reform Bill and will soon open debate. This may again set off the extremes in groups that find fault with parts or all elements of the bill. The essence of … Continue reading →

I’m guessing that the Republican commissioners in Grant County have probably said at some point, “Government should run like a business.” I’m only guessing that because it is a major talking point of the GOP and if there is one … Continue reading →

The Columbia Basin Herald has a story about the Department of Transportation looking at expanding Highway 17. There’s just one problem. The legislators from the 13th have not been able to get any money for the project. Hmmm…..I wonder why? … Continue reading →

The campaign of Gov. Bill Richardson of New Mexico is on a roll. He has achieved an interesting jump and continues to climb, not moving him into the top tier of Democratic candidates but moving him out of the second … Continue reading →

A bi-partisan study commissioned by the Center For Rural Strategies is showing that rural voters would pick a democratic candidate over a republican candidate by 46% to 43%. Here’s what Anna Greenberg (one of the pollsters) said about Democrats in … Continue reading →

Can you believe it? Well, it’s not like Doc Hastings actually admitted that there was climate change (that would make his donors angry!). However, he wants to see more Columbia River water storage at a site in Grant County. Here’s … Continue reading →

Doc Hastings finally noticed that gas prices are putting the pinch on Central Washington residents. However, he pooh-poohs the idea that we should put any pressure on the oil companies to stop price gouging. Instead, he blames “radical environmentalists” for … Continue reading →