Monthly Archives: April 2010
Eyman clumsily attacks high-earners income tax initiative, doesn’t admit it would lower taxes for most
Earlier today, everybody’s favorite former watch salesman sent out yet another hyperbolic fundraising appeal to his supporters. But unusually, instead of singling out Governor Gregoire or Democratic leaders as a foil for his pitch for money like he often does, Eyman attacked the coalition behind Initiative 1077. The measure, officially unveiled at a press conference [...]
Posted in Rethinking and Reframing, Statements & Advisories
Tagged Initiative 1053
Eyman files symbolic initiatives to repeal new revenue in 2010 budget
That didn’t take long. The ink is still not dry on the 2010 supplemental budget – which has yet to be signed into law by Governor Gregoire – but already initiative profiteer Tim Eyman has filed a series of initiatives to wipe out the new revenue it contains. Some news reports are lending the impression [...]
Posted in Ballot Watchdogging, Threat Analysis
Tagged Initiative 1053
Eyman’s paid mercenaries are set to hit the streets with I-1053 petitions
Mercenary signature gatherers hawking petitions for Tim Eyman’s Initiative 1053 will be hitting the streets over the next few days, Permanent Defense has learned. Individuals with knowledge of Eyman’s activities have confirmed to Permanent Defense that the Mukilteo profiteer is once again hiring his pals Roy Ruffino and Eddie Agrazarm, who run “Citizen Solutions”, to [...]
Posted in Ballot Watchdogging, Eye on Money: Developments, Threat Analysis
Tagged Initiative 1053
