US Senate
√ Maria Cantwell, D, incumbent.
We’ve watched Maria for the last 6 years
and for the most part she has supported our issues. She has a strong
environmental record. Sometimes she has been ahead of the curve. At times we
have disagreed with her, but her intentions have always been honorable. We’re
lucky to have Maria. Endorsed by Progressive Voters.
Michael Baumgartner, R, currently state senator, anti birth control, Mr cleancut from
Spokane. His background is as a diplomat serving the Bush state dept in Baghdad
in 2007/8 and in counter narcotics (opium) in Afghanistan 2008/9. Worked for
Hecla mining in Venezuela. He’s a typical Bush republican who wants to ‘reform’
health care and Social Security. He called Cantwell unqualified to speak on
birth control because she is not married.
US House, congressional district 2
√ Rick Larsen, D, incumbent, by no means my favorite, but certainly better than
the competition, supports Bellingham coal terminal (damn him). Endorsed by
Progressive Voters because of the good things he’s done, such as support for
additional wilderness. If you didn’t know, we’ve just added a significant area
to the North Cascades wilderness complex. He does generally lend his vote to
the dem side in the house.
Dan Matthews, R, Mukilteo, touted on Island Politics
& Eagle Forum (right wing blogs), retired AF Lt Col, “social conservative”,
“Uniting for God and Country”, tea party candidate (his statement). claims to
be a member of the Cousteau Society & The Nature Conservancy - also a
lifetime NRA member, Heritage Foundation supporter. Opposes the Violence
Against Women Act, claims its a weapon against men and a way to ‘game the
system.’
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