The electability illusion: Unity is the only way forward for Republicans
For decades, Washington State’s Republican Party has suffered from a persistent falsehood: the belief that only a moderate Republican from King County can win a statewide election. This narrative has dictated candidate selection, fueled internal divisions, and contributed to repeated electoral failures. Meanwhile, conservatives and moderates remain locked in an unproductive battle over ideology, squandering […]
Party declarations certified for Washington’s 2024 Presidential Primary
OLYMPIA, Wash., August 29, 2023—As required by state law, the political party declarations that voters must sign when participating in the 2024 Presidential Primary were certified Tuesday morning by Secretary of State Steve Hobbs. Washington’s voters do not register as members of a political party. However, state law RCW 29A.56.050 requires voters to declare on […]
For Senator Lovick, the legislative session may be over but summer is just around the corner!
MILL CREEK, Wash., April 25, 2023—On the night of Sunday, April 23, after the state of Washington’s 2023 legislative session came to a close, Senator John Lovick made his rounds shaking hands, wishing everyone a happy interim, then returned to his office to clear out his desk before driving home. Now that session is ended, […]
State Senate plans Saturday income tax vote
By Jason Mercier | Commentary Cancel your weekend plans. The income tax on capital gains (SB 5096) has been scheduled for a vote by the full Senate on Saturday. I am truly stunned that the Senate is poised to ram thru an income tax before what everyone expects to be a large increase in the March […]
I’m committed to appealing these ridiculously unconstitutional restrictions on the First Amendment
By Tim Eyman | Commentary In the past 22 years, by working together with our thousands of heroic supporters, we’ve qualified 17 statewide initiatives for a public vote. They all limited the governments’ power over us and have saved taxpayers $46.9 billion. And our four 2/3-vote-to-raise-taxes initiatives have saved taxpayers billions more by stopping and […]
Washington state Republicans vote to condemn Beutler and Newhouse for impeachment vote against President Trump
By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff Editor’s Note: [Jan 17, 10:26 AM] As of the time of this update, neither Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler or Rep. Dan Newhouse have responded to requests by the The Lynnwood Times for statements. ARLINGTON, Wash., January 16, 2021 – Today, the Washington State Republican Party State Committee overwhelmingly […]
