Politics GOP journal: Report from a county convention Fair-weather Republicans drifted off as the day unfolded, and rules are rules: Without a quorum, King County's party didn't finish the business at hand. by Scott St. Clair / April 27, 2008
Politics The Washington gubernatorial race goes hybrid The 2008 Washington gubernatorial race is shaping up as a rematch between Democrat Chris Gregoire and Republican Dino Rossi. But while the candidates may be the same as in 2004, their campaign cars... by Austin Jenkins / April 23, 2008
Politics The case for Sarah Palin The Alaska governor is dead center in the mainstream of middle class American life, argues a conservative Crosscut contributor. by Scott St. Clair / September 2, 2008
Politics Democrats try on the idea of Lisa Brown for governor in 2012 Washington Senate Majority Leader Lisa Brown, D-Spokane. by Austin Jenkins / May 20, 2007
Politics Outside gay-rights supporters quietly targeted Northwest legislative races in 2006 A Denver businessman has been coordinating campaign contributions in a number of states, including Washington and Oregon, to affect legislative races. by Austin Jenkins / May 7, 2007
Politics Democrats feel accomplished, Republicans can only wait, and everybody's exhausted The legislative session in Olympia is over, and the Democratic agenda is enacted. Here's a quick assessment of the ruling party's 105-day reign. by Austin Jenkins / April 22, 2007
Politics Washington House members answer to a higher authority: the piggy-bank cop John Lovick. by Austin Jenkins / April 19, 2007
Politics The Democrats try to restrain themselves for the sake of the kittens Frustrating for some, Speaker Frank Chopp's moderate agenda is designed to leave no one vulnerable when election time rolls around. by Austin Jenkins / April 15, 2007
Politics An executive session is scheduled on the Sonics arena One rep says a public subsidy is dead, but you never know. by Austin Jenkins / April 12, 2007
Politics The wheels are coming off paid-family-leave legislation Some major elements are still in flux: who gets covered and how to pay for it. by Austin Jenkins / April 12, 2007