News & Views

Stay informed with the latest news and views from your local Walla Walla County Democrats. This is where you can learn about recent developments, events, and initiatives that shape our local Democratic Party and our shared vision for a brighter future.

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Gov. Ferguson’s approval rating shifts among Democrats, Republicans

After three months in office, Gov. Bob Ferguson’s popularity has dipped among Democrats while rising with Republicans, according to a new statewide poll.

Positive opinions among Democrats about the new governor fell from 65% in January to 47% in April. By contrast, positive opinions among Republicans in the survey rose from 15% in January to 35% in April. Among self-described independents, Ferguson’s positive ratings dropped from 41% to 31% over the same period.

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UW, other WA universities decry Trump’s ‘political interference’

The University of Washington and Seattle University presidents are among at least 150 institution leaders around the country to decry what they call “unprecedented government overreach and political interference” from the Trump administration. Leaders from at least nine colleges and universities across Washington state, including Whitman College, signed the statement.

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Why Harvard Decided to Fight Trump

The Trump administration will freeze over $2 billion in federal funds because Harvard refused to comply with a list of demands. Harvard leaders believed saying no was worth the risk.

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Political Campaigning 101

Learn the ins and outs of a political campaign at the local level whether you plan to become a candidate now or next year, whether you are interested in learning more but have no plans at present to run for office, and/or someone who wants to help a candidate get elected as a key volunteer or manager. 

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Second Town Hall

April 17 is another opportunity to share your experiences and opinions with the major changes of the 47th President, DOGE and the captive US House of Representatives, including our representative from the 5th Congressional District, Michael Baumgartner. 

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'It's about right vs. wrong'

Hundreds of demonstrators showed up in downtown Walla Walla on Saturday, April 5, to protest the second Trump Administration and its barrage of policies aimed at dramatically reshaping American society and the world order.

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Chuck Sams to headline the Power of Community Celebration

Charles (Chuck) Sams III will be a featured speaker at the Walla Walla Democrats’ Power of Community celebration on Wednesday, June 18, at 6 p.m., in the ballroom of The Marcus Whitman Hotel in Walla Walla.

The Power of Community event will feature Sams and several local elected officials in conversations about leadership, service, and community engagement.

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Remove. Reverse. Reclaim.

Join your friends and neighbors at the Walla Walla County Courthouse on Saturday, April at the Remove Reverse Reclaim protest. Plan to arrive before 2:30 pm to get your placard or bring your own sign. A march to Heritage Park will follow.

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Hope for the Community Town Hall

Friday night, March 21, in the pouring rain, over 200 people attended a Town Hall meeting at Cavu Cellars. The purpose of the Town Hall was to bring the community together.

Walla Walla County is an amazing community.  Hard times are coming for many given changes at the Federal level.

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Idaho teacher fights back

Chris Hayes leads with a story about an Idaho public school teacher who was ordered to remove a poster saying “Everyone is Welcome Here.” In Idaho during the reign of Trump, that’s not true anymore.

The show follows with Republican town halls in Wyoming and Washington. At 6:25, the audience hoses Michael Baumgartner (D-WA, CD5).

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