Monthly Archives: November 2007

Which county is the most progressive? I looked at the numbers for three of the statewide initiatives: Initiative 960, Referendum 67 and the Simple Majority Referendum. The progressive position on each initiative was NO on 960, Yes On Ref. 67 … Continue reading →

The Yakima Herald reports that Rick Ensey admitted his wife was the anonymous blogger who spread the rumor that Ron Bonlender got a DUI.

I don’t think anyone would think that was a good day for progressives in Washington. STATE RACES Tim Eyman rose from the dead to pass Initiative 960 that makes the legislature completely meaningless on spending issues (though it is hard … Continue reading →

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We will remember these days fondly sometime in the future. It was a time when you went down to your local church or school on Election Day and you will fill in little bubbles in a closed cubicle. You would … Continue reading →

Opinions are way too diverse here at The Other Side for anything resembling a reflection of everyone’s thoughts, but here’s my personal take on what to vote for (and against) this year: Vote No On Initiative 960 The more we … Continue reading →

It should be noted that Diane Ensey has removed her libelous smear post on her blog ( insideyakima.com). Where are the groups that have endorsed Rick Ensey?   Why have the Republicans (who have publicly endorsed him), Home Builders and Realtors … Continue reading →

Why does Dino Rossi think that he can get the same percentage in Central Washington as he did last time? Why does he think that if turnout is higher in Central Washington he will still get the same number of … Continue reading →

To Recap: 1) Christine gets named one of the best public officials in the country. Sorry Dino. 2) Rep. Richard Curtis resigns after it is revealed in a Spokane police report that he is a gay cross-dresser. 3) Rep. Joyce … Continue reading →

This should be a bigger story. According To Chris Mulick at the Tri-City Herald, Republican Lands Commissioner Doug Sutherland defended the governor’s siting of a wind farm in Kittitas County. At the same time, he took a swipe at the … Continue reading →