Progressive voting blocs tend to be close to Puget Sound, and this core is expanding and holding steady. The exceptions: Pierce, Mason, and Clallam. Clark County is a key swing area.
Conceived a century ago as a check on government power and corporate cronyism, initiatives and referenda have more often than not been co-opted by those in power. It's also an easy out for elected officials who are unable or unwilling to legislate.
Two Crosscut writers, having declared their political druthers, report from last night's events.
Crosscutters on the tube this weekend and streaming on the Web forever: O. Casey Corr, C.R. Douglas, Knute Berger, and Chris Vance.
