| Jim Brunner, Seattle Times | 8-11-2012 |
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Republicans haven’t won a governor’s race in Washington state since 1980, the longest gubernatorial drought in the country for the GOP The last time a Republican won a governor’s race in Washington, Barbra Streisand topped the music charts, Microsoft was a tiny startup in Bellevue, and the University of Washington welcomed a freshman named Rob McKenna……… Read More |
| Daniel Halper, The Weekly Standard | 8-11-2012 |
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The Romney campaign has released excerpts of Paul Ryan’s speech to be delivered very soon in Norfolk, Virginia: Mitt Romney is a leader with the skills, the background and the character that our country needs at a crucial time in its history. Following four years of failed leadership, the hopes of our country, which have inspired the world, are growing dim; and they need someone to revive them. Governor Romney is the man for this moment; and he and I share one commitment: we will restore the dreams and greatness of this country……. Read More |
| CBSlocal.com | 8-8-2012 |
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WASHINGTON (CBSDC) — Papa John’s warns it will have to raise the price of its pizzas due to President Obama’s health care law…… Read More |
| FoxNews.com | 8-2-2012 |
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Back from his overseas tour, Mitt Romney isn’t letting President Obama forget about his “you didn’t build that” remark.
The Republican candidate’s campaign has put up 13 billboards across the Orlando area displaying the message, “I built my business,” MyFoxOrlando reports. The billboards are timed with the president’s arrival later Thursday for a pair of Florida campaign ….. Read More |
| Patrick Ennis, Daily Caller.com | 7-30-2012 |
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Washington State has not elected a Republican governor in 32 years — the longest GOP gubernatorial drought in the country. It’s the fourth-most unionized state. Its teachers’ union, trial lawyers and environmentalist lobby are as strong as any state’s and are funding its largest super PAC.
So it wasn’t surprising when Obama carried Washington by a 17-point margin in 2008. What was surprising was that Republican Rob McKenna won the state’s attorney general election with 59% of the vote that same day, outperforming McCain by 19 points. No other statewide candidate in the country outperformed his party’s presidential candidate by as large ….. Read More |
| Josh Feit, publicola.com at Seattle Met | 7-30-2012 |
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A key aspect of Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jay Inslee’s (evidently) successful $1 million opening round TV spot (immediately after the ads ran, he pulled ahead of formidable GOP rival Rob McKenna by seven points) was Inslee’s claim to be an independent who will “plow my own path.”….. Read More |
| Fred Barnes. The Weekly Standard | 7-30-2012 |
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Gdansk – Lech Walesa today endorsed Mitt Romney for president, saying he hoped the Republican presidential candidate is “successful.”
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| WSRP and Pierce GOP announcement |
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Pierce County Victory Center is now open through the election The Pierce County Victory Center in Puyallup will be operating Monday through Saturday, from 9am to 9pm, from now through the election. Voter identification and encouragement of potential voters for Republican candidates is critical to achieving change in Washington State this November – working together to make it happen. If you would like to volunteer at the Victory Center, please Contact: Zac Green at zacgreen@wsrp.org, or Sarah Pollock 253-306-1083 The Center is located at: 1002 39th Ave SE, Suite 301 – Puyallup, WA |
| Judson Berger. FoxNews.com | 7-27-2012 |
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An Indiana-based medical equipment manufacturer says it’s scrapping plans to open five new plants in the coming years because of a looming tax tied to President Obama’s health care overhaul law.
Cook Medical claims the tax on medical devices, set to take effect next year, will cost the company roughly $20 million a year…… Read More |
| FoxNews.com | 7-27-2012 |
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Economic estimates reflecting a weak 1.5 percent growth rate in the second quarter quickly became a political football Friday, as Republicans used the stat to chastise President Obama over his economic policies and bolster warnings about “looming tax hikes” next year.
The Commerce Department reported Friday that the economy grew at the 1.5 percent rate from April to June, as Americans cut back sharply on spending …… Read More |
