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July 28th, 2012 - 7:44 pm § in Politics, The Ave Scene

Election 2012: DelBene takes the lead

On her facebook page, Suzan DelBene wrote, “New independent poll shows us continuing to build momentum! We now lead all Democrats in the primary by 4+ points. Plus the poll highlights that voters want the focus to be on jobs and the economy.”[...]

July 19th, 2012 - 10:32 am § in America, Politics

What is a “New Democrat?” Is Darcy Burner a “New Democrat?”

The term  “new Democrats” is fraught with partisanship.  At the presidential level, the term was first used to describe Bill Clinton  and now refers to the so called moderate Democrats who support  President Obama. The new Democrats stand out in contrast to doctrinaire progressive D[...]

July 16th, 2012 - 8:33 am § in Politics

A Rational Comment on the Burner v. Delbene race in WA 1st.

Burner vs. DelBene, Donald A. Smith From Washington Liberals Blog. In her 2006 and 2008 campaigns for Congress, Darcy Burner did not stake out strongly progressive views — presumably because she needed to appeal to conservatives in the southern part of the old 8th CD. This year Darcy is soundi[...]

August 7th, 2010 - 10:06 am § in Politics, The Ave Scene

Dear Darcy Burner

Recently, I posted on another blog about my disappointment of the path Darcy Burner, a former candidate for Congress from the Eastside,  has taken after loosing her campaign against Dave Reichert.  Darcy took offense.  My response explains some of the reasons I believe The-Ave is important. .. no[...]