Seattle's economic future
A forum on the financial crisis settles some jitters about what lies ahead but leaves more questions than answers.
A forum on the financial crisis settles some jitters about what lies ahead but leaves more questions than answers.
A breakfast meeting the other morning sponsored by Real Change sounded a lot like a rally to dump Mayor Greg Nickels and, for that matter, much of the Seattle City Council.
The candidacy, if it happens, would be a surprise from an erstwhile ally of the mayor. But it is certainly not a long shot.
A pollster explains how conventional framing of the campaign missed the real dynamics. Gov. Chris Gregoire was thought more "likeable," and the tax revolt didn't impress voters outside the Republican base. Add a "blue tide," and Dino Rossi was toast.
Barack Obama and Gov. Chris Gregoire both achieved sound victories on election night. Here's why, as told by the candidates' campaign staff.