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Category Archives: Party Politics

President Biden throws down the gauntlet in impassioned 2024 State of the Union speech

Excerpt: In his annual address to Congress, the President sought to draw a strong contrast with his predecessor and 2024 general election opponent while making the case for reproductive freedom, climate action, gun responsibility, economic justice, and support for Ukraine. He also announced new relief measures for Palestinians suffering in Gaza.
Written by:Joel Connelly
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Donald Trump projected to defeat Nikki Haley in her home state of South Carolina

Excerpt: The neofascist's march towards a third consecutive Republican presidential nomination continued on February 24th with a victory in the South Carolina GOP primary.
Written by:Andrew Villeneuve
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Voting in Washington’s 2024 presidential primary: Your questions answered

Excerpt: Got questions about the March 12th presidential primary? We've got answers! Read this post to learn about this unique, once-every-four-years event in Washington State politics.
Written by:Andrew Villeneuve
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Washington State Democratic Party submits three names for 24 presidential primary ballot

Excerpt: Joe Biden, Dean Phillips, and Marianne Williamson have qualified for the 2024 presidential primary ballot in Washington State.
Written by:Andrew Villeneuve
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Washington State Republican Party submits five names for 24 presidential primary ballot

Excerpt: Donald Trump, Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Chris Christie have qualified for the 2024 presidential primary ballot in Washington State.
Written by:Andrew Villeneuve
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United States House of Representatives finally expels fraudster George Santos

Excerpt: Santos is just the sixth person to be forcibly removed from the House in its centuries-long existence.
Written by:Andrew Villeneuve
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Say hello to Leaders We Deserve, a new PAC working to elect young progressives to office

Excerpt: Get to know, Leaders We Deserve - "a grassroots organization dedicated to electing young progressives to Congress and State Legislatures across the country to help defeat the far-right agenda and advance a progressive vision for the future."
Written by:Joel Connelly
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House Republicans pick a new Speaker at last: Ultra MAGA Congressman Mike Johnson

Excerpt: The vote to elect Johnson, who is a devoted soldier for Donald Trump, was unanimous among Republicans, with all 220 Republicans who voted backing his candidacy. He is the first speaker in U.S. history from Louisiana.
Written by:Andrew Villeneuve
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Minnesota’s Peggy Flanagan keynotes Saturday breakfast at 2023 Oregon Summit

Excerpt: Read NPI's recap of the Saturday morning plenary of the 2023 Oregon Summit, with Labor Commissioner Christina Stephenson, Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum, and Treasurer Tobias Read.
Written by:Seth Boun
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Republicans remain paralyzed and speaker-less over a week after McCarthy’s ouster

Excerpt: The turmoil of House Republicans, divided by factions and feuds, shows a party unable to govern at a time when America’s commitments are vitally needed abroad while at home, another government shutdown looms in just five weeks.
Written by:Joel Connelly
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Kitsap County Democrats nominate Brynn Felix, Greg Nance, Leiyomi Preciado to fill Washington State House vacancy in 23rd LD

Excerpt: Meeting at the Filipino-American Association of Kitsap County, a special nominating caucus of more than fifty Democratic precinct committee officers (PCOs) from the 23rd Legislative District heard from a total of six candidates interested in the appointment before casting ballots to decide who the party's nominees would be.
Written by:Andrew Villeneuve
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Republicans in Washington State cannot just ignore King County and expect to win

Excerpt: Republican candidates can win statewide, but that means they need to appeal to voters in King County, because, despite new party chairman Jim Walsh's claims, there just are not enough votes in Eastern Washington to overturn King County’s whims.
Written by:McCauley Pugh
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Jim Walsh elected to take over as Chair of the Washington State Republican Party

Excerpt: Walsh feels that under his leadership, Republicans can end this losing streak in 2024. "We can win. We will win. We will improve the lives of people in this state," he said during a speech witnessed by The Standard's Jerry Cornfield. 
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Caleb Heimlich to resign as Chair of the Washington State Republican Party

Excerpt: “It has been a tremendous honor to serve as the chairman of this great organization for five and half years, but for the sake of my family it is time to pass the torch to someone new,” Heimlich said.
Written by:Andrew Villeneuve
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