For Republicans, the election in Washington is about the economy and crime. For Democrats it is about abortion, climate and protecting democracy. For both sides, it’s us vs. them. And keeping “them” out of power.
While Tiffany Smiley is showing ads about closed Starbucks in Seattle and the rising cost of deviled eggs and beer, Patty Murray’s featured a young woman from Texas who had to travel to a neighboring state for “reproductive healthcare.”
In an open-ended poll question asking, “What are the most important factors that will help you decide how to vote?”, Republican voters cited the economy #1, followed by party identification and crimen, then taxes and spending.
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