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How they won: Optimistic message helped most Seattle City Council victors
After last week’s election, one thing is certain: this election meant something. But as always, the specifics depend on
Ben Anderstone
Ben Anderstone is a Seattle-based political consultant. His firm, Progressive Strategies Northwest (www.progressivestrategiesnw.com), offers a full slate of services to campaigns. In his spare time, B
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The neighborhood numbers shaping Seattle's council races
Seattle’s very first City Council primary under a new district-based election system is under our belt. Although the ballots
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The demographics that may determine City Council primaries
The year was 2004. The nation was flooding theaters to see The Notebook. An obscure web site called TheFacebook.com
