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Rob McKenna published a note. Leif Utne October 31, 2016 at 11 21am · Alison Pugh My Recommendations Rob McKenna Like Page Friends - Many of you have asked for a comprehensive list… October 31, 2016 · Erica Arborea My Recommendations Allen Bernstein 31 24 Comments 13 Shares Roland Pott ROB MCKENNA · MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2016 Jim Kellner See All
Friends - Many of you have asked for a comprehensive list of my endorsements and Kevin Laycock Related Searches recommendations this election cycle so I have compiled a list below. Doug Hendren rob mckenna photos My Recommendations Camille Marie Gee - Rob rob mckenna posts Friends - Many of you have asked for a comprehensive list of my rob anybody dawn endorsements and recommendations this election cycle so I have compiledGovernor: a list below. Bill Bryant rob scott - RobThe Seattle PI just posted a piece on Jay Inslee’s failed governorship. Bill is highly capable rob brezsny oroscopo Governor:and focused Bill Bryant on the right issues, like transportation, the state budget and education reform. See More HeEnd would of Results serve all of us very well.
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Secretary of State: Kim Wyman Every newspaper has endorsed her re-election, and most Democratic county auditors have joined their GOP counterparts in supporting her; none of them wants to politicize the state’s election office, but her opponent does.
State Treasurer: Michael Waite Michael is a finance professional who will actively oppose a state income tax, work to reduce the state’s very high debt, and be a leader statewide for the GOP. He is one of the brightest stars to emerge in the GOP firmament, which may be why his opponent has drawn most of the big labor union endorsements. Michael will be much harder for them to beat when he runs for re-election in 2020.
Commissioner of Public Lands: Steve McLaughlin A retired U.S. Navy Captain and expert on emergency management, Steve is just what the Department of Natural Resources needs. His opponent specializes in filing lawsuits to stop logging and other active management of state natural resources, which our public schools depend on for school construction.
State Auditor: Mark Miloscia Mark is a bulldog and ardent defender of taxpayer interests. He knows how important it is to have a fearless, aggressive taxpayer advocate in the Auditor’s office. The Democrats would rather have us forget that their previous nominee – our current Auditor – was charged with federal felonies.
Superintendent of Public Instruction: Erin Jones Erin is more likely to bring an independent approach to this non-partisan office, which our school kids need and deserve.
Supreme Court: Dave Larsen, David DeWolf, Greg Zempel We need change on the Supreme Court. Now.
Superior Court: David Keenan, Eric Newman (King County) Two strong candidates who are smart, have a law enforcement background, and for many other reasons as well are extremely well prepared to serve as trial court judges.
Joe Burrowes (Benton-Franklin) Judge Burrows is a District Court judge who is supported by law enforcement throughout the Tri-Cities area. He is superb. His opponent is not, although he is fond of claiming that being a District Court judge is not good preparation for the Superior Court, while his own lack of judicial experience makes him better qualified. Huh? Just saying something so nonsensical is all the evidence voters need to vote for Burrowes, even if he weren’t so well qualified.
Court of Appeals, Div. 3: Patrick McBurney Patrick will bring conservative common sense and deep experience as a trial attorney to a court that needs both.
State Legislature: I’ve largely focused my endorsements on close races, races for open seats, and on some incumbents who have been particularly fearless in bucking their own party from time to time, or just plain earn re-election with their hard work and common sense. In the interest of relative brevity, this is not an exhaustive list of incumbent legislators whom I admire.
1st LD Senate: Mindie Wirth
5th LD Senate: Chad Magendanz
5th LD House (P2): Paul Graves
12th LD Senate: Jon Wyss
17th LD Senate: Lynda Wilson
25th LD House (P2): Joyce McDonald
26th LD House (P1): Jesse Young
26th LD House (P2): Michelle Caldier
28th LD Senate: Steve O’Ban
30th LD House (P1): Linda Kochmar 30th LD House (P2): Teri Hickel
31st LD House (P2): Phil Fortunato
37th LD House (P2): Eric Pettigrew
39th LD House (P2): John Koster
41st LD Senate: Steve Litzow
44th LD House (P1): Janice Huxford
44th LD House (P2): Mark Harmsworth
45th LD House (P1): Ramiro Valderrama
45th LD House (P2): Larry Springer
Pierce County Executive: Bruce Dammeier One of the most talented, effective elected officials in our state. Full stop.
President: You don’t need my advice on this one.
U.S. Senate: Chris Vance Hats off to Chris for running to bring attention to our spiraling national debt, and to the incumbent’s failure to do anything about it.
U.S. House: Vote GOP unless you live in CD 10, where it should be Rep. Denny Heck. In CD 4, Rep. Dan Newhouse has proven himself to be a conservative leader in his freshman term and has earned re-election.
Ballot Measures: I-1501 “Consumer Fraud” – NO. This is a ballot scam brought to you by SEIU to exempt its home care membership roster from public records requests, so their members cannot be contacted and informed that they don’t have to belong to the union to hold their jobs as home care workers. It’s this initiative that’s the fraud.
I-1491 “Extreme Risk Protection” – YES. I’m with a large majority of law enforcement officials who support this measure to help keep firearms out of the hands of the violent and unstable. If the law is ever misused by opponents to lawful gun ownership, it can be amended like any statute.
I-1433 “Statewide Minimum Wage Hike” – NO. I agree with Bill Bryant. This one-size-fits-all approach is bad for areas of our state with a lower cost of living where small businesses will react to a $13 minimum wage with layoffs or by not creating new jobs at all; they simply cannot absorb such a large increase, on top of what is already one of the highest statewide minimum wages in America.
I-735 “Campaign Spending” – NO. This measure is merely symbolic, calling on Congress to take action. It is motivated by the Citizens United Supreme Court decision, which the Left hates.
I-732 “Carbon Tax” – YES. Any ballot measure that the Sierra Club despises is worth considering. Conservatives who want to reduce carbon emissions know that a revenue-neutral approach that raises the cost of carbon use but lowers other taxes is the only sensible way to go. The Left opposes it because raising gobs of new state tax revenue is their Holy Grail, and this measure doesn’t do that.
I-1464 “Campaign Finance” – NO. Over $270 million in tax increases and taxpayer financing for politicians’ campaigns. The rest of the initiative is just a distraction; notice that the proponents’ TV ads don’t mention the taxpayer campaign financing provisions. What they don’t say, says it all.
25th LD Senate: Hans Zeiger I've been taking for granted that this extremely talented state rep is a shoo-in for Bruce Dammeier's Senate seat, but I shouldn't have. Open seats are always competitive. Vote Hans.
Pierce County Council: Doug Richardson Doug is a retired Army general, former Lakewood mayor, and outstanding Councilmember seeking his second term. They are lucky to have him.
King County Charter Amendment No. 2 "Gender Neutral Language" - Yes It's time to update males-only language in the County Charter from the "Mad Men" era of county government. Although their clothes were cool.
Superior Court: Tim Ashcraft (Pierce County) I don't know him personally but he is highly recommended by friends in Pierce County whom I hold in high regard. That's right -- I used 'whom' in a sentence.
Some have complained about the positions of some endorsed candidates on a specific issues. I don't claim to agree with candidates I've endorsed on every issue. I do believe they are the best qualified and will be most effective in the jobs they're seeking.
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Patricia Berg-Smith You should have put this list forward a long time ago Rob. I cheated at went onto the Seattle Weekly site and voted opposite of their recommendations. Basically it was pretty easy except for the Judge appointments. Like · Reply · November 1, 2016 at 3 30am Jeff Jarrard is the king county charter going to be amended to use that bizarre new left-wing pronoun "ze" or just alternate using he/she or otherwise just say "a person"? if it's the latter I'll vote for it, if it's what they are trying to do in Canada and some weird college campuses by creating a new pronoun just for political correctness i'll vote no. Like · Reply · October 31, 2016 at 1 22pm Bryan Lipscy Voted Rob McKenna for attorney general. Really wish you'd run again.
No on all initiatives. Not after the alcohol and mj screw ups.... See More Like · Reply · November 2, 2016 at 8 30pm · Edited Ray Karner No on all initiatives especially the carbon collect money because we are corrupt ran state,,cant believe you are for this unless you are lining your pockets as well. Like · Reply · 1 · October 31, 2016 at 1 46pm Patrick Murray No presidential recommendations? For goodness sake Rob you aren't going to vote for her? Like · Reply · 1 · October 31, 2016 at 11 28am Kathy Cowman Thanks Rob for putting yourself out there. You care and that's great. Your in the know and care. So thanks!! Like · Reply · 1 · October 31, 2016 at 11 38am Ray Morgan you need to endorse a presidential candidate, not give us a simple one liner, that is a cop out Like · Reply · 1 · November 1, 2016 at 9 05am 1 Reply
John Worley NO ON ANY CAARBON TAX OR RULES...JTHIS HURTS TRUCKING INDUSTRY.. Like · Reply · October 31, 2016 at 1 49pm Richard Pasquier No on ALL of the Props, just say no.... Like · Reply · 3 · October 31, 2016 at 12 25pm Michael Gainer A little surprised by carbon tax position. Tired of politicians using sticks to try to manage society, and most of the ways to reduce your carbon footprint are not affordable for the average citizen. And not much an argument by you -- just because the left opposes is not a great argument. Also concerned what it does to Washington industries that are competing with other states/countries who don't care about carbon Like · Reply · 1 · October 31, 2016 at 11 41am
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