Washington 2020: The Calm Before the Drizzle

[Left Wing]

I can't wait for the August primary!
I can't imagine Eyman losing given his name recognition. Maybe Fortunato could've given him a bit of a challenge if it wasn't for COVID and BLM protests.

I think Freed is more likely to come ahead of Eyeman than Fortunato.

[CultureKing]

Has anyone taken a look at the King5/SurveyUSA poll done last week?

http://www.surveyusa.com/client/PollReport.aspx?g=85b4bf79-80ea-45f1-bddf-88ffd27c2758&c=28

..I don't know exactly what to think of it yet. Seems like the Mayor and the police chief are getting mixed reviews for their handling of the protests (calls for resignation among protesters don't seem to be getting tons of traction).

One fascinating tidbit: concern for personal safety strongly correlates with party affiliation and ideology.

BLM is supported by 82% of the city populace (10% don't support)

[smoltchanov]

I absolutely agree, that "Black lives matter", but always ask myself - "what about other people lives". IMHO - they matter as much as "Black lives"....

[ottermax]

Any recent updates on the WA-10 race? I think it's interesting that the two frontrunners so far seem to be black women as it would be nice to finally have some black representation in the Pacific Northwest. I don't know much about their actual stances on any issues, but I do think the optics are interesting given the rise of BLM this past month.

[Seattle]

Any recent updates on the WA-10 race? I think it's interesting that the two frontrunners so far seem to be black women as it would be nice to finally have some black representation in the Pacific Northwest. I don't know much about their actual stances on any issues, but I do think the optics are interesting given the rise of BLM this past month.

That was the case before Beth Doglio entered. I think she's pretty much guaranteed a spot in the general given she's the most progressive candidate and has the Thurston vote sewn up. All the other candidates are from Pierce and I don't really know enough about that portion of the district to say who's going to successfully capture the vote.

[Canis]

What percentage will Joshua for congress get?

[Seattle]

What percentage will Joshua for congress get?

He's running on some random label (Essential Worker's Party IIRC). I think no more than 3-4% of the vote. He imploded with most Leftists after he deactivated all social media for awhile.

[GM Team Member and Senator WB]

What percentage will Joshua for congress get?

He's running on some random label (Essential Worker's Party IIRC). I think no more than 3-4% of the vote. He imploded with most Leftists after he deactivated all social media for awhile.

yeah even a good portion of rose twitter jumped on him after that, which is both amazing and faith-restoring

[Damocles]

yeah even a good portion of rose twitter jumped on him after that, which is both amazing and faith-restoring

He’s just so breathtakingly stupid.

[Left Wing]

https://www.thestranger.com/news/2020/07/17/44101127/the-strangers-endorsements-for-the-august-4-2020-primary-election
The stranger released their endorsements

[Starry Eyed Jagaloon]

https://www.thestranger.com/news/2020/07/17/44101127/the-strangers-endorsements-for-the-august-4-2020-primary-election
The stranger released their endorsements

Wait is intended as a serious article from a serious source? This reads like the lovechild of Buzzfeed and a uniquely profane DSA Twitter account.

[Seattle]

https://www.thestranger.com/news/2020/07/17/44101127/the-strangers-endorsements-for-the-august-4-2020-primary-election
The stranger released their endorsements

Wait is intended as a serious article from a serious source? This reads like the lovechild of Buzzfeed and a uniquely profane DSA Twitter account.

You clearly know nothing of the Stranger.

[Starry Eyed Jagaloon]

https://www.thestranger.com/news/2020/07/17/44101127/the-strangers-endorsements-for-the-august-4-2020-primary-election
The stranger released their endorsements

Wait is intended as a serious article from a serious source? This reads like the lovechild of Buzzfeed and a uniquely profane DSA Twitter account.

You clearly know nothing of the Stranger.

From what I understand, they're a poorly written online magazine with weirdly high permeation in Seattle and extremely fringe views who were unfortunately responsible for putting Cary Moon in the mayoral runoff election.

[Seattle]

https://www.thestranger.com/news/2020/07/17/44101127/the-strangers-endorsements-for-the-august-4-2020-primary-election
The stranger released their endorsements

Wait is intended as a serious article from a serious source? This reads like the lovechild of Buzzfeed and a uniquely profane DSA Twitter account.

You clearly know nothing of the Stranger.

From what I understand, they're a poorly written online magazine with weirdly high permeation in Seattle and extremely fringe views who were unfortunately responsible for putting Cary Moon in the mayoral runoff election.

You're already giving them too much credit. In the past, their endorsements and reporting held sway amongst leftist leaning Seattleites. But that's very largely over. As the quality of the paper declined, Seattle's political scene moved to the left, obviating the need for the kind of publication the Stranger once was (I.e. a left ideological outlet of middling quality). Some of their staff have actually come under fire from progressives in recent years (it's very white and very male dominated).

However, I still do and hope I continue to, enjoy their endorsement editorials. It was a staple for me in high school, growing up as a progressive kid interested in politics.

[RI]

Can someone please explain Chirayu Avinash Patel's statement in the voter guide?

[RI]

I can't wait for the August primary!
I can't imagine Eyman losing given his name recognition. Maybe Fortunato could've given him a bit of a challenge if it wasn't for COVID and BLM protests.

I think Freed is more likely to come ahead of Eyeman than Fortunato.

The whole Bothell police officer killed by friendly fire thing doesn't do Freed any favors. I voted for Fortunato, fwiw.

[GeneralMacArthur]

Unfortunately, The Stranger continues to have an absurd amount of sway in Seattle.  They probably have the most power-relative-to-quality ratio of any publication in the United States.

They have a firm grip on 95% of the 18-35 population here as well as all the aging socialists, potheads and creative types.  Your only alternative is the Seattle Times, which requires you to take life seriously, or a ragtag collection of right-leaning outlets that nobody really takes seriously except for the small Republican pockets in Magnolia and Madison.

And what they do with that grip is simply endorse the most extreme candidate in every race and let a bunch of stoners who never went to J-school write Buzzfeed-style endorsement blurbs.  It's incredibly immature but that's how politics is done in this city.

[MAPZZ]

Unfortunately, The Stranger continues to have an absurd amount of sway in Seattle.  They probably have the most power-relative-to-quality ratio of any publication in the United States.

They have a firm grip on 95% of the 18-35 population here as well as all the aging socialists, potheads and creative types.  Your only alternative is the Seattle Times, which requires you to take life seriously, or a ragtag collection of right-leaning outlets that nobody really takes seriously except for the small Republican pockets in Magnolia and Madison.

And what they do with that grip is simply endorse the most extreme candidate in every race and let a bunch of stoners who never went to J-school write Buzzfeed-style endorsement blurbs.  It's incredibly immature but that's how politics is done in this city.

The Stranger is a rag for 25-50 something urban libs, but goddamn do you just bleed mad boomer energy. Take the stick out of your ass and play fetch with it.

[Left Wing]

Unfortunately, The Stranger continues to have an absurd amount of sway in Seattle.  They probably have the most power-relative-to-quality ratio of any publication in the United States.

They have a firm grip on 95% of the 18-35 population here as well as all the aging socialists, potheads and creative types.  Your only alternative is the Seattle Times, which requires you to take life seriously, or a ragtag collection of right-leaning outlets that nobody really takes seriously except for the small Republican pockets in Magnolia and Madison.

And what they do with that grip is simply endorse the most extreme candidate in every race and let a bunch of stoners who never went to J-school write Buzzfeed-style endorsement blurbs.  It's incredibly immature but that's how politics is done in this city.

It is pretty hard to read because of how smug it it constantly. I’m at least glad they endorsed Franz and Inslee and not their far-left challengers

[MAPZZ]

On topic: I'm filling out my ballot right now and I'm very tempted to throw a strategic vote to either Tim Eyman or Loren Culp to make for the biggest blue wave possible.

[Xing]

The Stranger is very cringeworthy and condescending, but saying that it sways 95% of young people here is an absurd exaggeration. Pretty much no one in my social group thinks it’s a quality news source. And let’s not heap praise on the Seattle Times, either.

Anyway, my anecdotal take is that Culp is the most likely to make it to the top two. I’ve seen pretty much exclusively signs for him in the more Republican areas I’ve passed through, with maybe a sign or two for Fortunato, and nothing for Eyman. It doesn’t make much difference, since Inslee is safe, though.

[Left Wing]

Reading the info for Cameron Whitney in my voter pamphlet made me laugh so hard.

[Seattle]

Unfortunately, The Stranger continues to have an absurd amount of sway in Seattle.  They probably have the most power-relative-to-quality ratio of any publication in the United States.

They have a firm grip on 95% of the 18-35 population here as well as all the aging socialists, potheads and creative types.  Your only alternative is the Seattle Times, which requires you to take life seriously, or a ragtag collection of right-leaning outlets that nobody really takes seriously except for the small Republican pockets in Magnolia and Madison.

This is not true. Maybe 20 years ago (or even 10), you could've made a decent argument that it held significant sway among the young... but today that's just not the case.

[MAPZZ]

The Stranger is very cringeworthy and condescending, but saying that it sways 95% of young people here is an absurd exaggeration. Pretty much no one in my social group thinks it’s a quality news source. And let’s not heap praise on the Seattle Times, either.

Anyway, my anecdotal take is that Culp is the most likely to make it to the top two. I’ve seen pretty much exclusively signs for him in the more Republican areas I’ve passed through, with maybe a sign or two for Fortunato, and nothing for Eyman. It doesn’t make much difference, since Inslee is safe, though.

You've seen Fortunato signs? Where? I've seen Culp signs everywhere and Freed signs in more urban areas where Culp has less appeal, and a handfull of Garcia and Eyman signs, but nothing else.

[Xing]

The Stranger is very cringeworthy and condescending, but saying that it sways 95% of young people here is an absurd exaggeration. Pretty much no one in my social group thinks it’s a quality news source. And let’s not heap praise on the Seattle Times, either.

Anyway, my anecdotal take is that Culp is the most likely to make it to the top two. I’ve seen pretty much exclusively signs for him in the more Republican areas I’ve passed through, with maybe a sign or two for Fortunato, and nothing for Eyman. It doesn’t make much difference, since Inslee is safe, though.

You've seen Fortunato signs? Where? I've seen Culp signs everywhere and Freed signs in more urban areas where Culp has less appeal, and a handfull of Garcia and Eyman signs, but nothing else.

I’ve seen a few around the Skykomish River area, though there were more Culp signs.