Biden’s renomination is now effectively assured, though it has not been in doubt given that he had no credible opposition from other Democrats.
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Cult above country: Mitch McConnell again bends the knee to Donald Trump
Despite the January 6th insurrection, despite Trump’s invitation to Russia to do whatever it wants to America’s allies, despite the court judgments affirming that he is a fraudster and liar, Mitch McConnell is endorsing Donald Trump. Again.
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Book Review: Democracy Awakening explores how elites have subverted American ideals
Read NPI’s review of Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America, by Heather Cox Richardson.
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Initiative reform takes a leap forward in Washington thanks to Secretary Steve Hobbs
The long overdue reforms, which our team at NPI urged the office to adopt through its rulemaking process, consist of an increase in the filing fee from five dollars to $156, the indexing of the filing fee to inflation going forward, and the use of a partly randomized string of numbers to classify initiatives.
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The best lines from President Biden’s incredible 2024 State of the Union address
The President spoke with deep conviction and from the heart. He fiercely and passionately defended the values that most Americans hold dear. He laid out his accomplishments, vision, and proposed policy directions very effectively.
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President Biden throws down the gauntlet in impassioned 2024 State of the Union speech
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.
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DONE! Governor Inslee signs legislation ending child marriage in Washington
As of June 6th, Washington will require that both parties entering into a civil marriage be at least eighteen years of age.
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Super Tuesday results: Biden and Trump cruise; Haley projected to take Vermont
President Biden is sweeping the Democratic nominating events, while Donald Trump was fending off Nikki Haley everywhere except for Vermont.
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Another big retirement: Senate President Pro Tempore Karen Keiser won’t run again
“It has been my privilege to serve the people of the 33rd Legislative District and the people of the State of Washington for the last twenty-nine years,” said Keiser, who revealed her decision on the Senate floor.
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Bowing to reality, Kyrsten Sinema announces she won’t seek reelection to the U.S. Senate
In a video revealing her decision, Sinema tried to chalk up her decision as driven by polarization and partisanship. In reality, it was necessary because Sinema made herself politically homeless.
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A majority of Washington voters support the Affordable Homes Act, despite Realtor opposition
54% of respondents surveyed by our pollster said they strongly or somewhat supported the Affordable Homes Act, while 32% were opposed. 14% said they were not sure.
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The case for enacting half of Brian Heywood and Jim Walsh’s six initiatives into law
Democratic lawmakers are poised to cleave a slate of six right wing initiatives in two, voting half into law while sending the other half to the ballot. Here’s the logic behind the move.
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A plurality of Republican presidential primary voters in Washington State aren’t sure how they feel about Dave Reichert
Asked whether they viewed Reichert favorably or unfavorably, a plurality of 43% in our poll of Republican presidential primary voters said they were not sure. A total of 39% had a favorable view of Reichert (23% very favorable, 16% somewhat favorable), while 18% had an unfavorable view.
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Mitch McConnell to step down as top Senate Republican at the end of this Congress
The eighty-two year-old Kentuckian announced in a speech on the Senate floor that he will hand off leadership of the caucus to somebody else at the end of this Congress and become a backbencher for the remainder of his current term ending in 2027.