“Undecided” Leads by Wide Margin in Seattle’s Mayoral Race

Michael van Baker — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 23:48:27 +0000

"Undecided," at 34 percent, is comfortably in the statistical lead in Seattle's mayoral race, with the incumbent, Mike McGinn, in second at 15 percent (tied with former King County Executive Ron Sims, who hasn't announced but feels there's less "wow" here).

Why Do We Hate the Mayor So Much?

Michael van Baker — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 18:21:15 +0000

"Only fair" sounds like a gentleman's C, to me, and not to be unexpected from someone who is a) new to working within city government, b) taking up controversial positions, c) an outstandingly impolitic speaker, and d) in the unlucky position of cutting spending everywhere. (Just for the record, I'd give McGinn a C myself; though I sympathize with his positions on many issues, his ability to work the Seattle process out of stalemate is very much in doubt. So far, as a coalition-builder he's failed, and he too often takes his eye off the daily government ball to fasten onto hot-topic issues.)

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“Undecided” Leads by Wide Margin in Seattle’s Mayoral Race

Why Do We Hate the Mayor So Much?