Episode
Washington Democrats Want TOTAL CONTROL
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- May 19, 2026
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Summary
Washington Democrats Want TOTAL CONTROL Washington State is facing a political turning point. With Democrats pushing for a legislative supermajority in Olympia, critics warn the last meaningful checks and balances in state government could disappear. In this episode of Left Coast News: Washington’s exploding state budget The use of Emergency Clauses to block voter referendums The expanded capital gains and “millionaire’s” tax push Rising crime and homelessness across the state The nearly $1 billion unemployment fraud scandal Gun rights concerns under a supermajority Growing frustration over taxes, spending, and accountability Is this about effective government… or unchecked political power? This is the Olympia Overtake. https://youtu.be/_G51Yp-m_Is?si=_6O6WDYSHd_Bv2OA #WashingtonState #BobFerguson #Olympia #WashingtonPolitics #2A #GunRights #LeftCoastNews #Seattle #WashingtonNews #EmergencyClause #Taxes #Politics #Supermajority #Crime #Homelessness #WashingtonDemocrats