
Politics
Shaking up Seattle's City Council
It's tough to dislodge a sitting member of the chamber. But two ballot measures could help newcomers break in.
It's tough to dislodge a sitting member of the chamber. But two ballot measures could help newcomers break in.
How about buses and a community college? Murray and McGinn court voters and praise diversity in Southeast Seattle. But are they asking what Seattle hardest-scrabble district really needs?
Commuter suburbs convincingly reject transit measure, even in areas where Sound Transit had done respectably in 2008.
In local and presidential politics, it's admirable to proclaim yourself a different kind of candidate and work to achieve that. Just beware that you've sent an invitation to reporters to hunt for perceived contradictions.
Commentary: Voters should examine whether candidates give them anything more than partisan talking points.