Week In Review Week in Review: Kshama Sawant, Cathy Moore, and John Arthur Wilson
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Jun 6, 2025 Host Bill Radke chats with Joni Balter, a savvy political analyst, Scott Greenstone, a keen politics reporter, and Rian Watt, former Urbanist Executive Director. They tackle the intriguing candidacy of Kshama Sawant, dissecting the evolving political landscape in Seattle. The group candidly discusses ethics controversies, recent council member resignations, and the fallout from serious allegations against a King County candidate. They also explore transportation challenges and housing density debates, blending insight with humor throughout their lively conversation.
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Sawant's Challenging Congressional Race
- Shama Sawant is running for Congress in a diverse 9th district that includes some conservative suburbs.
- Her criticism of Adam Smith's ties to pro-Israel groups is central but unlikely to sway the majority Democratic voters outside Seattle.
Sawant's Controversial Council Tenure
- Shama Sawant helped pass Seattle's minimum wage but faced recall efforts, barely surviving.
- Her tenure brought strong leftist politics including police funding debates and a Marxist economic perspective.
9th District's Political Dynamics
- Adam Smith may be vulnerable to a left challenger given current political tensions over Israel and security.
- However, Shama Sawant might not be the challenger to unseat him due to district diversity and other factors.