Month: August 2006

UPDATE: Which Democrats did he help beat in 2002? From the Olympian chat today: Sal, Olympia: Why do you still believe you can call yourself a Democrat when you voted for George Bush and gave $10,000 of your surplus campaign funds to the GOP? Sheldon: I certainly call myself a Democrat. I’m a member of…

The 9th Circuit agreed with Zinny, the I-872 Primary system does too much harm to political parties. I’ll probably write about this later some more, but this leaves me with two thoughts for now: 1. We missed our chance. The Democratic Party didn’t have to join with the Republicans to overturn the system. I-872 was…

All three of the Democratic state legistors in Tim Eyman’s district (the fightin’ 21st) are not facing anyone come September 19th or in November. Not even token Republican opposition. Even here in the flumoxin’ 22nd, one of the safest D districts in the state both of our state representatives are facing token Republicans. What is…

Tim Eyman makes pretty good hay knocking around legislators, so why are the three Democratic legislators in his district not facing any opposition? (I know this is my second post on the same article this morning. Sue me, I’m unimaginative). I know Eyman has used the excuse before as to why he doesn’t run for…

Seattle Times: “I wouldn’t say people should worry,” he said. “I think in Washington state, Democrats and Republicans are competing on the issues and are posing viable alternatives to the people.” But he speaks from a position of comfort. Most of the unopposed candidates are Democrats, and the party already controls the state House, Senate…

This will be a long rambling post that’s been rattling in my head since high school. You don’t have to read it, even if you like me. I just wanted to write it, and now I will be writing it badly. Oh well, someone should tell me one of these days that I’m not a…

I’m not going to vote for Kevin O’Sullivan, not a chance in heck. But, I’m thinking twice about my vote on the primary ballot between Bob Macleod and Dan Venable. I don’t have any problem with Macleod. I voted for him four years ago and almost fully plan on voting for him again. But, my…

Don’t like O’Sullivan? Want No’Sullivan intsead? Get your bumbersticker or shirt here. No doubt the most important race in Thurston County this year is between Democrat Bob Macleod and former Democrat Kevin O’Sullivan for county commissioner. Four years of O’Sullivan gave many people in Thurston County reason not to want four more, and he was…

Brian Keeler passes on a diary post from the founder of the Blue Tiger Dems. Pretty good observation on why Lieberman/Lamont is so important. And, it has very little to do with the Iraq War, but rather about our party: In reality, the Lamont candidacy is signaling something far more important for the Democratic Party….

McGavick may like to use his way-back machine to become a Senator and vote against the Iraq War, but for now he’s all about staying the course.