Monthly Archives: May 2008

I wanted to highlight several sections of David Broder’s column in the Tuesday, May 20th Yakima Herald, but I soon realized the entire article should be highlighted! Click on this link to the Washington Post and see if you don’t … Continue reading →

On Saturday, May 17th George Fearing was unanimously nominated to be the Democratic Party’s candidate against Doc Hastings. In his speech, Fearing pointed out Doc’s shortcomings and underrepresentation of our district. Two important committees, Energy and Agriculture, would be one … Continue reading →

Rasmussen Reports has a new poll on the Governor’s race and it’s nothing but good news… From the report: The re-election prospects for Washington Governor Christine Gregoire (D) have improved significantly over the past two months. The latest Rasmussen Reports … Continue reading →

The Yakima Herald reports that Rep. Mary Skinner (R-14) has decided to retire. From the Article: According to the statement released Wednesday, health was not a factor in deciding to retire. But facing cancer did give her a “different perspective.” … Continue reading →

How many times does Yakima City Councilmember Bill Lover have to have things explained to him before it sinks in? My guess is the number is infinity! His latest obtuse utterings are in regard to the ordinance the city council … Continue reading →

It looks like quite a race for OSPI, Eye On Olympia has a good rundown….

John McCain is coming to Washington for a fundraiser. But, it looks like he’s going to take the money and run. David Postman writes a post about how McCain hasn’t guaranteed that any of the money raised in state will … Continue reading →

Jim McCabe does a great analysis piece in the Tri-City Herald pointing out that Rossi’s pandering transportation plan robs from Peter to pay Paul. Peter, in this case, is central and eastern Washington citizens. Paul is the voters he desperately … Continue reading →

Tuesday, May 6, 2008 The Yakima City council voted unanimously to seek a performance audit from the State Auditor’s office. Looking at this objectively one would consider this to be a positive step. But, alas! There is a fly in … Continue reading →

McCranium tells it like it is.