AltWeeklies Wire
Ross Perot in '08new
The candidate's return is unlikely, but his voters will play a major role in the next presidential election.
Seattle Weekly |
Knute Berger |
11-16-2005 |
Politics
A Guide to Washington Governorsnew
Washington is about to have a new chief executive—call her the Cinderella Governor. This week, she's taking the oath of office; next week, a court order could turn her into a pumpkin. To put things in perspective, here's a summary of each of six previous governors.
Seattle Weekly |
Knute Berger |
01-12-2005 |
Politics
Gov. Damaged Goodsnew
One thing we know about Washington Gov.-elect Christine Gregoire from her years as state attorney general: She's a fighter. But to succeed as governor, Gregoire will have to be more than just another dogged attorney. For one thing, she's going to have to tell the truth.
Seattle Weekly |
Knute Berger |
01-05-2005 |
Politics
Manchurian Mandatenew
The Republicans are cranking up their brainwashing campaign.
Seattle Weekly |
Knute Berger |
11-10-2004 |
Politics
America Wheezingnew
That's the sound of our electoral process, and it's panic inducing.
Seattle Weekly |
Knute Berger |
09-09-2004 |
Politics
Bland on the Runnew
John Kerry needs to inspire if he wants to beat the Great Miscalculator.
Seattle Weekly |
Knute Berger |
09-02-2004 |
Politics
The Fragging of John Kerrynew
John Kerry must remember his Swift Boat service tactic of turning toward the enemy, firing, and running him down. He must also remember his postwar leadership as a young man who took on the establishment, not because it was smart or convenient, but because it was right.
Seattle Weekly |
Knute Berger |
08-25-2004 |
Politics
