Monthly Archives: December 2007

In a very well-written and respectful editorial, the Tri-City Herald asks Rep. Shirley Hankins not to run again. Here’s what they say: But if all she can say in response to the largest fine and longest investigation in the ethics … Continue reading →

You can participate in the Washington State Democrats Straw Poll here.

60 democrats braved a chilly night in Ellensburg to celebrate electoral victories in Ellensburg and participate in  a presidential straw poll. The totals for the poll were: Barack Obama 22 Hilary Clinton 13 Dennis Kucinich 9 John Edwards 6 Bill … Continue reading →

Good picture, huh? Tim Eyman decided that he was an expert on the blogging scandal where Rick Ensey’s wife lied about Ron Bonlender on an anonymous blog. He attacked the Yakima Herald, attacked Ron Bonlender and compared the blogging scandal … Continue reading →

Shirley Hankins has received a record PDC fine of $4,174. According to the Associated Press: “Hankins, 76, who is in her 12th two-year term in the House, was accused of using her position to help direct business to Northwest Tire … Continue reading →

You can’t bundle checks. It’s very simple. If you are the GOP chair of Kittitas County, you can’t ask party activist to send their checks to you for the Dino Rossi campaign and you will “bundle” them and send them … Continue reading →

Tim Eyman showed up in Yakima to bask in some adoration. We should not allow that sweet taste of victory to last too long. Eyman is right in one sense. Property taxes hit working families too hard in Washington state. … Continue reading →

Doc Hastings spoke Monday at the Washington State Horticultural Association about immigration reform. He said we should try to get something done before George Bush is out of office. Unfortunately even though Doc has been in Congress since 1994, he … Continue reading →

Ellensburg- The Kittitas County Democrats will conduct a “straw poll” for Kittitas County residents at their annual holiday party this year. The Holiday Party will be at: TIME: 7:00 p.m. DATE: Thursday, December 6th PLACE: Gallery One, 408 N. Pearl … Continue reading →

Doc Hastings is at it again. He’s trying to drive a wedge. This time, betweeen local community health clinics and the thousands of parents who can’t afford health insurance for their kids. So, he’s blaming the Children’s Health Insurance Program … Continue reading →