Almost three decades ago, when Washington State was Red, Republicans held both Senate seats with Slade Gorton who upset Warren Magnuson in 1980 and Dan Evans who was appointed in 1983 due to the death of Henry Jackson. Full Article at Sound Politics

I have issue with former Sen. Slade Gorton’s guest commentary [“Health-reform proposals will increase premiums,” Opinion, Nov. 16]. Full Article at The Seattle Times

Slade Gorton represented Washington in the U.S. Senate for eighteen years. He is currently "Of Counsel" with K&L Gates. HEALTH-CARE reform is necessary, but what is unfolding in Washington, D.C. , is the wrong solution to a legitimate problem. Full Article at The Seattle Times

This morning, we continue our city-candidate closeups; we took a look at them all before the primary election, and this week, with the general election nearing, we’re checking back in with the finalists in five city races - mayor and council - one race... Full Article at West Seattle Blog

In writing last week's post about the politics of small states, I came across the interesting Senate career of North Dakota's Kent Conrad. Full Article at ElectionDissection.com