Monthly Archives: February 2008

The Yakima Herald reports that 1,794 people showed up in Yakima County to participate in the democratic caucuses. 400 showed up for the GOP Caucus. What does it say about motivation when Democrats show up at four times the rate … Continue reading →

McCranium has the scoop on George Fearing’s announcement tour today. He raised $64,000 last year and looks like he will take a real run at Doc. Good news for Central Washington Democrats! Here’s the details: Weather permitting, on Tuesday, February … Continue reading →

Wow, what a day!  What an exciting day yesterday was at the Democratic Caucus.  I was willingly drafted to “volunteer” to coordinate a site in the 14th legislative district, Yakima area. While I had attended caucus in the past I … Continue reading →

Barack Obama 105 Hilary Clinton 50 Uncomitted 2 We had a Record Turnout: 807 People!

Call Paul George, 966-5097, or go to www.wa-democrats.org/caucusfinder Precincts 0001, 0101, 0104, 0118, 0120, 0126, 0127, 0145, 0156, 2301, 2303, 2306, 3502, 3503, 4624 Carpenter’s Hall 507 S. Third St., Yakima Precincts 0110, 0111, 0116, 0129, 0131, 0133, 0162, 4607 … Continue reading →

Clear Channel is going to be sold next week on February 13th to GAP Broadcasting. Even before it is sold, President Skip Weller has fired General Manager Larry Miner. This would be an excellent opportunity for this valley to get … Continue reading →

Even though the Yakima City Council voted unanimously to endorse the Yakima School District Levy at their Feb 5th meeting, 4 of the unanimous votes were weak kneed and skittish! For three of the council members it would be normal … Continue reading →

Survey USA released a poll showing Obama leading Clinton 53% to 40% statewide. Obama holds his lead in their subsample in Eastern Washington with a 47% to 39% advantage. I thought it was interesting that Eastern Washington has the most … Continue reading →

and you are a Republican wondering who Doc Hastings will support, you can count on him to take a pass. In today’s Yakima Herald, Hastings said he would just wait and see who the nominee is and then support that … Continue reading →

Rick and Diane Ensey have filed for a change of venue to defend themselves against a defamation of character lawsuit filed by Ron Bonlender.  According to a filing in Yakima County Superior Court on February 1st, they are asking for … Continue reading →