2012 Election

Obama To Appear at Two Fundraising Events in Seattle on Thursday

Deborah Wang — Tue, 08 May 2012 23:30:04 +0000

President Barack Obama is due back in Seattle on Thursday for two fundraising events to benefit his re-election campaign and the Democratic National Committee.

The first is a brunch for big donors and the second is a reception at the Paramount Theatre.

Latah County Voters Energized By First Ever Idaho GOP Caucus

Glenn Mosley — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 06:41:07 +0000

Two campaign stops by GOP presidential hopeful Ron Paul are being credited with energizing republican voters in the college town of Moscow, ID. They turned out in big numbers for the historic Idaho Republican Caucus.

Washington State To Hold Latest Nominating Contest

Martin Kaste — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 23:10:04 +0000

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RENEE MONTAGNE, HOST:

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The next big day for Republican presidential hopefuls is Super Tuesday. But on the way to Tuesday, the candidates are making stops in Washington state.

Newt Gingrich Talks Gay Marriage On Stop At Wash. Capitol

Austin Jenkins — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 23:36:59 +0000

OLYMPIA, Wash. – Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich says he opposes gay marriage, but is comfortable letting voters decide the issue for their own state. Gingrich made his comments Friday during a visit to the Washington capitol. It’s the second time in two weeks a Republican presidential candidate has campaigned under the dome.

Gingrich Astonished By President Obama's Apology To Afghan Officials

Paige Browning — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 01:50:18 +0000

Newt Gingrich told fans in Spokane today he’s astonished President Obama apologized to Afghan authorities for the burning of Muslim Holy Books by U.S. soldiers. Obama expressed remorse this morning that a military base burned copies of the Quran in a garbage pile.

Ron Paul Draws Huge Crowd at Seattle Rally

Ann Dornfeld — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:22:42 +0000

SEATTLE -- Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul spoke to a packed house of supporters at a rally in SeaTac Thursday night. Paul is trying to galvanize Washington voters for the state's March 3rd caucuses. From KUOW in Seattle, Ann Dornfeld reports.