Month: September 2012
For the record: Haugen still opposes the CRC
Democratic congressional candidate Jon Haugen has received some emails lately asking if he has changes his stance on the Columbia River Crossing -- from opposing the project, to supporting the […]
Candidates being… candid?
Candidates have been opening up lately about other politicians, even those in their own party. State Rep. Jim Moeller, D-Vancouver, was candid when speaking about Jon Haugen, the Democrat running to […]
Benton asks Probst for apology over campaign mailer
Sen. Don Benton, R-Vancouver, sent out a press release on Wednesday stating that his opponent, Rep. Tim Probst, D-Vancouver, is "either ignorant, a liar or both" because of information provided […]
Examining Benton’s missed votes defense
It’s no secret that missed votes have become an issue in the 17th District Senate race. Incumbent state Sen. Don Benton, R-Vancouver, has missed 299 votes during the past four […]
Examining Benton's missed votes defense
It’s no secret that missed votes have become an issue in the 17th District Senate race. Incumbent state Sen. Don Benton, R-Vancouver, has missed 299 votes during the past four […]
Occupy Vancouver U.S.A. likely to disband
Clark County’s Occupy movement organizers say they may disband in October due to lack of focus and participation. The movement’s domain name – occupyvancouverusa.org – is about to expire, and […]
Peterson’s story comment deja vu
Republican legislative candidate Debbie Peterson is making the rounds on Northwest news websites to express her support for state Sen. Don Benton, R-Vancouver. Benton has made headlines lately for threatening to […]
Peterson's story comment deja vu
Republican legislative candidate Debbie Peterson is making the rounds on Northwest news websites to express her support for state Sen. Don Benton, R-Vancouver. Benton has made headlines lately for threatening to […]
Benton threatens to sue Probst over mailer statements
Mudslinging in the Senate race between Sen. Don Benton, R-Vancouver, and his challenger, Rep. Tim Probst, D-Vancouver, has reached new heights (or perhaps a new low). Probst said he was contacted […]
Senate candidates talk fundraising, negative ads
State Sen. Don Benton, R-Vancouver, and his political challenger, state Rep. Tim Probst, D-Vancouver, continue to express concerns about the amount of mudslinging aimed at them this campaign season. The two […]