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The spin for I-26 sounds progressive. But the effect will be very regressive.

I fully support the goals of government being accountable to the voters, of government representing the people faithfully, of increasing competition for elected office.

Fortunately, we already have the correct answer: publicly funded campaigns. If you want better government, support Washington Public Campaigns.

This doesn't address the inherit problems with our current "winner takes all" elections. But that's a discussion for another day.

In a rare moment of lucidity, Josh Feit posted concurring opinion "Non-Partisan My Ass" to Slog, with much better background info, exposing three big funders of I-26 as crony capitalists.

Because I can't resist...

If King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer no longer wants to run as a Republican in the increasingly Democratic 7th district, I humbly suggest that perhaps he switch parties. Maybe as an Independent. Or even switch back to being a Democrat.

Having said all that...

I do think that some races should be non-partisan. Auditor, Sheriff, Treasurer, Prosecutor. Roles which are elected, but where the office holder is expected to be utterly fair and impartial.