Politics
Clark County donations to Obama, Romney exceed 2,700
More than 2,700 donations to Barack Obama's or Mitt Romney's presidential campaigns were made by people living in Clark County, according to data provided by the Federal Election Commission. The database […]
What if Clark County had its way in the 2012 elections?
If Clark County voters had their way, the outcome of the presidential election would be too close to call. Barack Obama has received 121 more Clark County votes than his […]
Political photoshop disasters: Mailers in Benton-Probst race
Many predicted the close 17th District Senate race between Republican incumbent Don Benton and his Democratic challenger Tim Probst would get ugly, but how bad did it really get? A […]
TV ad suggests newspapers support Inslee, most don’t
It's always interesting to see which phrases get lifted from a newspaper article or editorial and used to rant or rave about a political candidate. This latest television ad in […]
Fact check roundup: Benton vs. Probst
If you live in Clark County's 17th Legislative District, your head might be spinning from all of the campaign fliers, mail pieces and television ads about Sen. Don Benton, R-Vancouver, […]
Redistricting activist shares thoughts on 18th District politics
John Milem, the Vancouver activist who challenged the state's new voting district boundaries, also expressed distaste for the way former state Sen. Joseph Zarelli, R-Ridgefield, left office. Milem said it's […]
Outside groups spend big bucks bashing Probst, Benton
Senate candidates in Clark County's 17th Legislative District are in the top five when it comes to the amount of money spent against them this election season by outside political […]
Education advocate finds campaign sign misleading
The former co-chair of the Battle Ground-based Citizens for Better Schools paused upon seeing a campaign sign for Sen. Don Benton, R-Vancouver, that states: "Teachers support Benton." The problem, Lisa Henry […]
Yard sign enthusiast leaving homeowners association behind
Remember Lisa Schmidt, the woman who butted heads with her homeowners association over the signs in her yard that say "stand up for religious freedom"? She's decided to move into […]
Haugen says Herrera Beutler is dodging debates
In a biting press release, Democratic congressional candidate Jon Haugen blasted his political rival, U.S. Rep. Herrera Beutler, R-Camas, for allegedly dodging his debate challenges. The two will both be at […]