We've had a crush on Maria Cantwell for some time. First of all, her suits are always incredible. Her hair is always impeccably in place. She's kind of a badass when it comes to the environment and other important issues. We loved her even more when she came out in full support of Hillary. Even though that didn't work out so well, we admire her gumption for voting against last week's $700 billion bailout package, saying she's not interested in "turning the keys of the U.S. Treasury over to the private sector." It was a complicated thing to vote yay or nay on, given all the implications, and she was one of only nine democrats to say no thanks. (She sits on the finance committee, so this is more her area than it is, say, that of Mr. Maverick McCain.) Sometimes the devil really is in the details, and her speech was well played. Cheers to Senator Cantwell! more ›

Unlike Kevin Henry, Congressman Brian Baird, of Washington's third district, has endorsed Barack Obama. He joins Congressman Adam Smith, Governor Gregoire, and Pearl Jam as state leaders on Obama's side. more ›

In 2000, hard core lefties who were fed up with the Democratic Party voiced their displeasure by voting for Ralph Nader-- and we all know how that turned out. In 2004, realizing what they were up against, they got behind the party and voted for their fears over their dreams. more ›

-Senator Cantwell deftly parlays the Stevens/BP sucker punch and sends a heel in the direction of their chin by propsing to beef up oil transport safety in the Sound. more ›

Most politicians dream of holding a real position of power-- sure, city council is nice, but it isn't going to get you on 'Meet The Press.' However, Seattle Democrats who are looking to hold one of these positions may have a long wait. Consider, if you will, that the governor's office, both senate offices, and our congressional office are filled by healthy, scandal-free individuals. Without term limits these four may be there for a while. more ›