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Why initiatives are economic genius
What else makes outside investment flow freely into Washington? Initiatives are a cash cow we've just begun to exploit.
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Polls: The fog around the size of GOP gains
Behind the varying results in the Patty Murray-Dino Rossi race lies differences in predicting who will actually vote.
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Crosscut Tout: Campaign forum aims to draw ethnic voters tonight (Oct. 15)
Bill Gates Sr., Dino Rossi and other notables will appear at the Columbia City election forum.
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Income-tax opposition on message, and on track
As Gov. Chris Gregoire finally gives a nod of support to Initiative 1098, the opposition is driving home its points. And the polls seem to be showing results.
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Voter discontent: A flood threatens state's political structures
A panel of pundits sheds light on the state of our politics. A Republican questions the GOP readiness to lead, a former deputy mayor likens Seattle politics to a crowded crab pot, and all say more change is coming.