Month: June 2010
It’s no sin to tell a lie
Bob Urell of Washougal was annoyed when signature gatherers approached him at the Firstenburg Center and told him, in effect, “The government wants to tax your groceries, so sign here.” “The […]
It's no sin to tell a lie
Bob Urell of Washougal was annoyed when signature gatherers approached him at the Firstenburg Center and told him, in effect, “The government wants to tax your groceries, so sign here.” “The […]
Legalize it, Dems say
Washington Democrats want to legalize marijuana, but they favor keeping liquor under the firm control of the state. For better or worse, that’s the take-home message from a contentious round of […]
Senate race goes viral
Washington's hot U.S. Senate race has eclipsed Southwest Washington's 3rd Congressional District contest as the national race-to-watch. During the GOP Convention here last weekend, the political blogosphere was alive […]
Campaign sign mayhem
Anthony Bittner, the Skyview High senior (he graduates Friday) who's running for the open 18th Legislative District seat, just got a harsh lesson in campaign tactics. Over last weekend, someone […]
Democrats push to put income tax on ballot
Washington state Democratic Party Chairman Dwight Pelz issued an action alert Thursday calling for volunteer signature-gatherers to help put a "high wealth income tax" on the ballot this November. Democrats in […]
GOP chair says “Thanks, Vancouver”
The forest of campaign signs on 6th Street is gone. So are the crowds that packed last week's state Republican Party Convention at the Hilton Vancouver Washington. But GOP Chairman […]
GOP chair says "Thanks, Vancouver"
The forest of campaign signs on 6th Street is gone. So are the crowds that packed last week's state Republican Party Convention at the Hilton Vancouver Washington. But GOP Chairman […]
All politics is local, and, according to blogger, subject to ridicule
If real news stories about local politics have you shaking your head, you might get a laugh out of http://www.dailycouve.blogspot.com Relax, everyone. It’s called satire, and, judging from the The Daily […]
Obama images over the top?
At least one Vancouver resident was appalled at the "Impeach Obama" signs that sprouted on street corners around downtown during the GOP Convention last week showing President Barack Obama sporting […]