Politics

Opinion

Looking for A Tiebreaker in the Mayor's Race

Both Mike McGinn and Ed Murray are well qualified to be the next mayor. Now if only we could decide whom to vote for.

11/01/2013 By Josh Feit

Quote Unquote

C. R. Douglas Has Loved Politics Forever

Q13’s ace political reporter was quite the well-informed grade schooler. Like, he could name all nine Supreme Court justices by age 10.

11/01/2013 By Matthew Halverson

Power Lines

A Race for the Future of Seattle

Lucky us. Both Mike McGinn and Ed Murray are well qualified to be the next mayor. Now if only we could decide whom to vote for.

11/01/2013 By Erica C. Barnett and Josh Feit

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Broadband, GMOs, and Fair Wages

Our daily roundup.

10/31/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Seattle Mayor's Race 2013

McGinn Camp Tries in Vain to Change Planned Parenthood's Pro-Murray Script

Supporters of Mayor Mike McGinn accuse Planned Parenthood of misrepresenting his record on choice when making calls on behalf of challenger Ed Murray.

10/31/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Opinion

Isn't It Weird That

Some weird things we noticed about campaign rejoinders, campaign complaints, and campaign funding.

10/31/2013 By Josh Feit and Erica C. Barnett

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: Where is the Context?

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring surges, push polls, and secret money.

10/31/2013 By Morning Fizz

Opinion

Raising the Minimum Wage Won't "Devastate" Businesses

The C Is for Crank says that, contrary to the Seattle Times' assertions, raising the minimum wage won't "devastate" small businesses.

10/30/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Wages, GMOs, Prejudice, and Parking

Our daily roundup.

10/30/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Seattle Mayor's Race

McGinn Believes in Instagram

McGinn pushes video outtakes on social media.

10/30/2013 By Josh Feit

Election 2013

Sawant Claims "Blow" To Conlin Campaign After Labor Vote

Socialist challenger Sawant touts a favorable vote by labor; incumbent Conlin's campaign accuses her of falsely implying a labor endorsement.

10/30/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: Troubled by the Revelations

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring voter turnout, additional money, and spying.

10/30/2013 By Morning Fizz

Seattle Mayor's Race 2013

Chamber Fined for Concealing Vulcan Contribution to Pro-Murray Group

The Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission fines the Chamber of Commerce for attempting to conceal the source of donations to a pro-Murray PAC.

10/29/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Afternoon Jolt

Jolt: On Education, McGinn Loses One, Wins One

The day's winners and losers.

10/29/2013 By Afternoon Jolt

Seattle Mayor's Race 2013

McGinn's New Ad: "I Believe in Seattle"

Mayor Mike McGinn debuts a new ad with the theme, "I believe in Seattle," one week before the ballot deadline.

10/29/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: At the Last Minute

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring penultimate fundraising, last-minute budget items, and this week's mailers.

10/29/2013 By Morning Fizz

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: GMOs, Taxes, and The Neverending Election

Our daily roundup.

10/28/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Election 2013

Extra Fizz: Endorsements, Non-Endorsements, and Independent Expenditures

Extra election fizz from Seattle to Spokane.

10/28/2013 By Erica C. Barnett and Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

The DOJ vs. the Mayor

Caffeinated News & Gossip: Did the mayor have to fight for the Community Police Commission? And if so, what'd he get?

10/28/2013 By Josh Feit