Author: Katy Sword
Herrera Beutler ad targets Portland voters
Often, the election cycle and campaign trail is serious. Sometimes, mistakes are made that make it a little more fun. To set the stage, a quick reminder that in the race […]
Why are Vancouver voters getting campaign mailers from Ohio?
As the race for the 3rd Congressional District heats up — just two weeks to go! — more outside money is funneling in to the district, to voters' indignation. Some of that funding […]
Herrera Beutler backed by law enforcement
Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, has received the backing of the Washington State Fraternal Order of Police. The organization represents 2,600 police officers state-wide. An endorsement letter sent last week cites […]
Herrera Beutler on “ultra liberal” plot to stop Washington residents from driving
Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler has said in the past she’s against Initiative 1631 because it would stifle the economy. But during a chat on a conservative radio show last week, Herrera […]
An issue of attendance
Somehow the question of who will attend what debate, forum, or speaking event has become one of many campaign issues for the 3rd Congressional District. It started in earnest when […]
Don Benton takes a trip to Hawaii, violates Hatch Act on the way?
Former Washington state senator and Clark County Environmental Services department head Don Benton is in the news again. Unrelated to his controversial appointment to the Environmental Protection Agency and the Selective Service […]
It’s her debate, you can come if you want to
A lack of debates quickly became a campaign issue in the race for the 3rd Congressional District. So much so that one of the candidates is hosting a debate of their […]
Herrera Beutler ranked No. 15 for bipartisanship
Each year, the Lugar Center ranks members of the legislature based on their willingness to work across the aisle. The list is produced in tandem with Georgetown University’s McCourt School of […]
An act of protest
Jan Tyger had to wait for Halloween decorations to go on sale before she could carry out an act of protest she's been planning for a while. When the time was […]
Cantwell backing Long
In today's non-surprising endorsement news, Democratic candidate for the 3rd Congressional District Carolyn Long has earned the support of Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash. Long is running against Rep. Jaime Herrera […]