Cathy Allen

March 25, 2008 - 12:54pm

Inching Towards Extremes

By Wally Edge

Cathy Allen tells the Seattle P.I. that she expects the new top-two primary to have a moderating effect on the electorate. In fact, the effect will be exactly the opposite. In heavily Democratic Seattle, the top two candidates will both be Democrats, and the turnout will be younger and more strongly attached to liberal ideals. The presidential race will push moderate liberals towards the wings, as people toe closer to the party lines.

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"The U.S. Supreme Court has been consistent and clear that, under the Constitution's First Amendment, once government admits one religious display or viewpoint onto public property, it may not discriminate against the content of other displays, including the viewpoints of nonbelievers."

- Gov. Christine Gregoire (D) and Attorney General Rob McKenna (R) in a joint statement Wednesday on an anti-religion billboard on display at the state Capitol.

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