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Washington: Rick Larsen

Mon, 12/01/2008 - 19:55

2010 begins: RNCC issues first post-election press releases attacking Baird, Larsen

By Bryan Bissell, PolitickerWA.com Reporter

The 2010 congressional elections may be two years down the road, but the National Republican Congressional Committee is wasting no time getting started on their Herculean task of weakening Washington's strong Democratic incumbents.

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Fri, 10/03/2008 - 13:12

WA delegation splits against successful new bailout bill, 5-4

By Bryan Bissell, PolitickerWA.com Reporter

Washington state's U.S. House delegation once again split down the middle the Economic Stabilization Act, better known as the revised bailout bill.

The state's nine Representatives split their votes 5-4 just as they had done earlier in the week. This time, however, they voted mostly "no", despite the revised bill's passage in the House, 263-171.  All three Republicans voted against the bill, joined by two of the state's six Democats.

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Tue, 09/30/2008 - 15:21

House challengers weigh in on bailout

By Bryan Bissell, PolitickerWA.com Reporter

[img_assist|nid=733|title=Rick Bart (R-Arlington)|desc=Politicker photo|link=none|align=left|width=152|height=200]A number of Washington's congressional challengers have, in lieu of being able to vote, issued their own statements on Monday's failed bailout. Ironically, the only instance in which challenger and incumbent agreed was in the deadlocked 8th District, where Darcy Burner (D-Carnation) and Rep. Dave Reichert both opposed the bill.

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Mon, 09/29/2008 - 14:07

WA delegation split on failed bailout bill

By Bryan Bissell, PolitickerWA.com Reporter

The U.S. House of Representatives has voted against the Wall Street bailout bill this morning by a count of 228-205. The split was bipartisan, with 133 Republicans and 95 Democrats joining forces to block the $700 billion supplement to the financial industry.

The Washington delegation was likewise split, though slightly more partisan with five of the six Democrats voting in favor of the bill, save for Jay Inslee (D-Bainbridge Island) who joined all three Republicans for the "no" vote.

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Tue, 09/16/2008 - 18:27

NRCC tries to tie Rangel scandal to Washington, Dems cry hypocrisy

By Bryan Bissell, PolitickerWA.com Reporter

The National Republican Congressional Committee is going local, even here in Washington, with the scandal plaguing Congressman Charlie Rangel (D-NY). In light of the revelation that Rangel has admitted to owing thousands in back taxes, the NRCC is attempting to tie local Congressmen and candidates to Rangel, and has called on three of them -Darcy Burner (D-Carnation), Rep. Brian Baird (D-Vancouver) and Rep. Rick Larsen (D-Arlington)-to return all contributions from Rangel's PAC.

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Fri, 08/29/2008 - 12:50

Larsen pans Palin pick

By Bryan Bissell, PolitickerWA.com Reporter

DENVER -- Rep. Rick Larsen reacted to John McCain's selection of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin this morning with some strong words.

Larsen called it a "terrible pick" and thinks that if McCain is trying to go after the few disaffected Hillary Clinton supporters that are left then it is "insulting to women."

He said the first question that people should be asking when they hear about a vice presidential nominee is, "can this person be president?"

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Thu, 08/28/2008 - 19:12

Larsen keen on CD2 races

By Bryan Bissell, PolitickerWA.com Reporter

[img_assist|nid=2008|title=U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen|desc=|link=none|align=right|width=200|height=284]DENVER - Congressman Rick Larsen (D-Arlington) sees the results of his "top two" primary race as good news for local Democrats in Northwest Washington. Larsen led the four candidate field with just under 55 percent of the vote, leading his general election opponent Rick Bart (R-Arlington) by seventeen points. Two other Democratic challengers, Doug Schaffer and Glen S. Johnson, received five and three percent of the vote, respectively.

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Thu, 08/28/2008 - 19:02

Larsen taking care of business amid convention

By Bryan Bissell, PolitickerWA.com Reporter

DENVER - Here in Denver, the Democrats have been busy. Not just schmoozing, voting and listening to speeches, either. U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen (D-Arlington) has been using some of the time to get ready to go back to Congress.

Not that speeches and votes aren't important.

"I called home immediately to my mom in Arlington, WA and asked what she was thinking," Larsen said after Obama was officially nominated Wednesday, "and she said this is going to be the best team and the best ticket ever, so there is a lot of excitement out there.

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Tue, 08/26/2008 - 11:16

Larsen wants Democrats to 'Renew America's Promise'

By Bryan Bissell, PolitickerWA.com Reporter

DENVER - Rep. Rick Larsen (D-Arlington) addressed the Washington delegation this morning still excited about last night's convention speeches by Michelle Obama and Massachusetts Sen. Ted Kennedy.

"It was a thrilling moment," Larsen said of Kennedy's arrival on stage at the Pepsi Center.

He also looked forward to hearing what would come tonight, when the theme is "Renewing America's Promise." Larsen continually invoked that theme in his speech, and using it to tie the idea of America's future to his own party.

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Tue, 08/26/2008 - 08:40

Tuesday breakfast has Washington flavor

By Bryan Bissell, PolitickerWA.com Reporter

DENVER -- Things are far more local today following yesterday's star-studded and nationwide breakfast menu. Gone are Howard Dean and Janet Napolitano, replaced by some of Washington's most statured politicians.

Both of the state's U.S. Senators, Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell, will speak along with 2nd Congressional District Rep. Rick Larsen .

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