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Does City Council Candidate Venus Velazquez Have a Race Problem?new
Or does Seattle?
Seattle Weekly |
Aimee Curl |
10-15-2007 |
Politics
Could a DUI Arrest Help Richard Pope Get Elected?new
His King County Council opponent, incumbent Jane Hague is, as has been well-chronicled, battling the recent revelation of a June DUI arrest.
Seattle Weekly |
Rick Anderson |
09-10-2007 |
Politics
De'Sean Quinn's Not Headed for a Seattle Racenew
Although he recently lost his bid for Tukwila City Council, the Seattle native and aide to King County Executive Ron Sims says he has no designs on packing up and heading north to test some friendlier political waters.
Seattle Weekly |
Aimee Curl |
09-10-2007 |
Politics
The Casino, the Mayor's Son, and the Shuffle That May Have Suckered Them Bothnew
Once thought of as political operative material, Jacob Nickels was part of a nationwide casino-cheating ring, prosecutors say.
Seattle Weekly |
John Metcalfe |
08-27-2007 |
Politics
Abramoff's Former Lobbying Firm Mounts a Comebacknew
Now known as K&L Gates, they've brought in more than $13 million in billings.
Seattle Weekly |
Rick Anderson |
08-27-2007 |
Politics
Why Is Peter Steinbrueck Obsessing Over Downtown Preservation?new
Does the Seattle city councilman think it'll lead to a higher office?
Seattle Weekly |
Aimee Curl |
08-20-2007 |
Politics
Steering Washington Democrats' Political Bulldozernew
Reclusive House speaker Frank Chopp has candidates lined up through 2012 to retain a heavy majority.
Seattle Weekly |
Aimee Curl |
08-13-2007 |
Politics
This Canadian Pot Dealer is Campaigning for Ron Paulnew
Why, you ask? He's looking for a pardon.
Seattle Weekly |
Rick Anderson |
08-13-2007 |
Politics
Alki Foundation Backs David Della for Mayornew
What happens when the self-proclaimed business candidate doesn't get the nod of Seattle's biggest business organization? Ask Tim Burgess.
Seattle Weekly |
Aimee Curl |
07-02-2007 |
Politics
Dino Rossi Needs to Start Raising Money or Get Off the Gubernatorial Fencenew
Washington's almost-governor hasn't raised a dime for a rematch against Christine Gregoire.
Seattle Weekly |
Aimee Curl |
06-04-2007 |
Politics
Is Sally Clark Untouchable?new
The Seattle City Council's shortest-tenured member has drawn no re-election opposition, despite her reputation as "caution on roller skates" -- chalk it up to Seattle Nice.
Seattle Weekly |
Aimee Curl |
05-21-2007 |
Politics
Early Campaigning in Washington's 8th Congressional Districtnew
Darcy Burner wastes no time going back after Dave Reichert's seat -- will (donor) fatigue set in?
Seattle Weekly |
Aimee Curl |
05-01-2007 |
Politics
Ghostwriting Haunts Council Aidenew
A complaint has been filed with the Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission after David Namura wrote an op-ed piece for Councilman David Della on city time and equipment.
Seattle Weekly |
Aimee Curl |
04-23-2007 |
Politics
Sen. Maria Cantwell: Toxic or Sweet?new
Cantwell has gone through five legislative directors in six years.
Seattle Weekly |
Aimee Curl |
03-19-2007 |
Politics
Dubious Diplomacynew
Sen. Slade Gorton says that 28-year-old Seattle grocer Koshin Mohamed is an official Somali representative to the U.S. -- but the State Department says otherwise.
Seattle Weekly |
Nina Shapiro |
03-05-2007 |
Politics
