Washington '12: Getting Stoned at our Gay Weddings

[Meeker]

I think we'll also know tomorrow if the GOP's State Treasurer candidate made it to the general. Looks pretty likely that she will.

[CultureKing]

Real winner of the primary: The Stranger.

[Ogre Mage]

Michael Baumgartner told Josh Feit at Publicola to "go f**k yourself."  I think the state of his campaign must be getting to him.

http://publicola.com/2012/08/21/republican-us-senate-candidate-baumgartner-go--yourself/

[Seattle]

Im guessing Cantwell should approach 60%, maybe 57-59%, which would top her 2006 win.

[Meeker]

Michael Baumgartner told Josh Feit at Publicola to "go f**k yourself."  I think the state of his campaign must be getting to him.

http://publicola.com/2012/08/21/republican-us-senate-candidate-baumgartner-go--yourself/

Pretty sure Baumgartner was drunk when he wrote that email. Only explanation that makes sense.

[CultureKing]

So has Baumgartner's campaign for senate actually hurt his chances for future aspirations then?


That was the only reason he was running right? Getting his name out there?

[Ogre Mage]

Baumgartner issued an apology for the statement and then retracted the apology --

http://www.kirotv.com/news/news/local-govt-politics/wa-senate-candidate-apologizes-swearing-reporter/nRG4W/

This is bizarre, not to mention inappropriate.  I wonder what the debates will be like this fall?

[CultureKing]

Considering how awesome Cantwell is I wouldn't mind seeing her break 60%.

[bgwah]

Considering how awesome Cantwell is I wouldn't mind seeing her break 60%.

Not sure 60% is possible, but I think she has a good chance of beating her 2006 number.

[Seattle]

Very interesting: http://www.capitalpress.com/washington/djw-foremancantwell-w-mug-082312

Dale Foreman, a Republican, "was a Republican member of the Washington House of Representatives for four years and was majority leader from 1994 to 1996. He was a Republican candidate for governor in 1996 and 2000 and was state GOP chairman from 1996 to 2000. In that role, he served on the Republican National Committee."

and... is supporting Cantwell for Senate. Could she really break 60%? Will this have any effect in the vote from Yakima/Kittitas/Chelan/Okanogan counties?

[CultureKing]

God bless the Washington State GOP.

Speaking of which anyone know what Pam Roach has been up to lately? I feel like its time for her to smack a staffer or something.

[bgwah]

Wow... Maybe she will hit 60%. I don't know.

God bless the Washington State GOP.

Speaking of which anyone know what Pam Roach has been up to lately? I feel like its time for her to smack a staffer or something.

I believe she got the GOP to let her back into their caucus earlier this year. Basically they had those three Democratic turncoats, and needed to make sure Roach would go along with them. lol.

[Ogre Mage]

I'm not sure if Cantwell will hit 60%, but extreme political polarization in Washington State generally ensures that 40% is the "floor" for any Democrat or Republican running for a major statewide office (governor, senator, arguably even AG).  However, Baumgartner is turning into such a joke at this point I wonder if he will fall below the floor.  I could see something like Cantwell 59% / Baumgartner 38% / Other 3%.

[Meeker]

Ain't no "other" now that we use top-two

[CultureKing]

Just watched this debate about gay marriage:
http://blogs.seattletimes.com/politicsnorthwest/2012/08/22/dinner-with-dan-savage-topics-gay-marriage-the-bible-lgbt-children/

between Dan Savage and Brian Brown (NOM). Savage is one awesome debater (that or Brown just sucks at life, which very well could be the case).

[Grad Students are the Worst]

Dan Savage is actually a very, very intelligent guy, and fun to listen to when he's not being a self-aggrandizing dick -- which is often.  However, his articulation here is pretty impressive, even if I don't agree with every word.  (Although I do think he was only about 75% right on the Regnerus study.)

This Brian Brown guy can't be their best debater, and almost completely screwed up the Regnerus study.  He was basically expecting and equipped for a standard talking points debate, and spent most of his time defending against ad hominems that weren't even brought up.  Oh well -- wasted opportunity.  (Not that his side has much of a substantive high-level argument anyway.)

[Grad Students are the Worst]

http://slog.thestranger.com/slog/archives/2012/08/23/what-is-the-difference-between-the-lobby-of-the-washington-state-capitol-and-lieutenant-governor-brad-owens-dining-room

If you're not voting for Brad Owen, raise your hand!

[Torie]

http://slog.thestranger.com/slog/archives/2012/08/23/what-is-the-difference-between-the-lobby-of-the-washington-state-capitol-and-lieutenant-governor-brad-owens-dining-room

If you're not voting for Brad Owen, raise your hand!

It is too bad the typo didn't just drop the "r," and say "Dear Fiend:"

[Meeker]

Not a good idea for a campaign to use the word "schmooze". Ever.

[bgwah]

Well I'm certainly not voting for Finkbeiner.

[Meeker]

Yeah. I toyed with it but couldn't bring myself to do it.

[Grad Students are the Worst]

Oh, you guys!

[Meeker]

I would never forgive myself if we ever ended up with Governor Finkbeiner.

[bgwah]

I would never forgive myself if we ever ended up with Governor Finkbeiner.

Higher beings like Alcon transcend partisan politics. It's only a matter of time before he evolves into a cloud of energy.

[Ogre Mage]

http://slog.thestranger.com/slog/archives/2012/08/23/what-is-the-difference-between-the-lobby-of-the-washington-state-capitol-and-lieutenant-governor-brad-owens-dining-room

If you're not voting for Brad Owen, raise your hand!

In the primary, I did not.