Republicans

Are Republican Politicians Out Of Step With Republican Voters?

The Conversation With Ross Reynolds — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:18:47 +0000

According to a recent Washington Post-ABC News poll, 70 percent of Americans believe the Republican Party is out of touch with the concerns of most people in the United States. Even more revealing is that 49 percent of Republicans feel the GOP is out of touch.

What about you? If you identify as a Republican or a conservative: Is the party out of step with mainstream voters? Ross Reynolds discusses the GOP with listeners.

Democrat Concedes Secretary Of State Contest

Phyllis Fletcher — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 08:09:05 +0000

Democrat Kathleen Drew has conceded the race for Washington secretary of state.

In a statement Saturday, Drew said of her Republican rival Kim Wyman, "I know that she will carry forward Washington’s tradition of fair and impartial elections, and I am optimistic that she will work on measures to remove barriers and increase voter participation."

Republican Recriminations Fly In 1st District Congressional Race

Deborah Wang — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 19:09:10 +0000

The 1st District was supposed to be the Republican Party’s best chance of picking up a Congressional seat in the state this year. But after Democrats won the seat decisively, Republicans are pointing fingers over who is to blame.

John Koster Plans To Concede 1st District Congressional Race

Deborah Wang — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 16:03:12 +0000

The battle for Jay Inslee’s old seat in Congress now appears to be over.

Republican John Koster sent a letter to supporters Thursday night informing them that he plans to officially concede the race today.

Washington State GOP Searching Its Soul Over Losses

Deborah Wang — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 02:45:04 +0000

As the vote count continues, Washington Republicans are preparing for possible losses in several key state races.

Democratic attorney general hopeful Bob Ferguson leads Republican Reagan Dunn. The two are vying for the seat left open by Republican Rob McKenna, who stepped down to run for governor. McKenna has held the office since 2005.

Young Washington Republicans Enthused, But Not Always Party Line

Amy Radil — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 22:47:28 +0000

When you talk to Madeline Fakharzadeh, a high school senior in Kent, you wouldn’t necessarily think American politics are all that divisive right now. At Tuesday's Republican election night party in Bellevue, she held a campaign sign for her local congressman, Republican Dave Reichert. But she has also volunteered for Democrats and for Washington United for Marriage, the group behind Referendum 74 to legalize same-sex marriage. And she didn’t think she was out of the ordinary in a Republican crowd on election night. “With times changing the way they are, it’s not a matter of, ‘I’m a conservative, I don’t believe in same-sex marriage.’ It’s changing,” she said.

New Political Lines Being Drawn On Eastside

Steve Scher — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:00:00 +0000

The voters in the cities and towns on the east side of Lake Washington are a diverse bunch. Gone is the red swath that once ran up the I-405 corridor. Changing economics and demographics have created patches of blue and a purple hue where the outcomes of statewide elections are determined. We talk with Knute Berger about how Democrats and Independents are reshaping Eastside politics and where Republicans are digging in.