I think the WA-05 congressional district is winnable right now for Democrats with the right candidate focusing on the right issues.
Here’s what I’d be looking for in a candidate:
Nate Powell, a Spokane firefighter and Marine veteran, is running for Congress in #WA05 against Mike Baumgartner as an independent.
He’s running on affordability, AI regulation, and support for the family farms that Trump Republicans have devastated.
Learn more & donate: natepowellforcongress.com
Allow small apartment buildings everywhere. Yes, everywhere.
www.sightline.org/2025/10/28/t...
Quick preview of numbers being released tomorrow… special for my Bluesky peeps:
Alaska Survey Research
October 10-15, 2025
N=2,083 adults (1,957 RV, 1,708 LV)
2026 Alaska US Senate (LV)
Mary Peltola (D) 48%
Dan Sullivan (R) 46%
Undecided 6%
Sullivan’s negative hits 50% for the first time.
We're in!
Spokane Reimagined entered @spokanecity.org in the Strongest Town competition organized by the national urbanist nonprofit @strongtowns.org.
Towns move through a March Madness-style bracket, with public votes dictating who moves ahead.
Voting begins TODAY!
www.strongesttown.com
Washington State’s budget has been shrinking, not growing, despite statements to the contrary by former elected officials
Former elected officials like Governor Chris Gregoire, radio personalities like Charlie Harger, and editorial writers at The Seattle Times continue to irresponsibly compare the…
MGP's going to win re-election by 15% lol
It's obviously early, lots of variables, blah blah blah. But these are the kinds of numbers that should have Baumgartner looking over his shoulder
What do you even say at this point?
Washingtonians want legislators and Governor Ferguson to balance the state budget with progressive revenue, not more cuts
The governor told reporters at a December media availability he plans to propose a supplemental budget for 2026 that relies on cuts to balance, with no new revenue. This would…