Mayor Jenny Durkan seeks to recall Seattle’s lone socialist city councilor because of Sawant’s anti-capitalist politics and opposition to the mayor’s policing policy.
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Take that, Amazon! Sawant wins again
Seattle voters said “Hell no!” to red-baiting billionaires, and defeated five of the seven Amazon-backed candidates for City Council! Up-front socialist Kshama Savant was especially targeted — and won.
Open Letter on the November 5, 2019 Seattle/Puget Sound General Election
Dear friend, This election is an opportunity to show some workingclass power. You can throw your muscle behind a socialist city councilmember, support affirmative action, and protect renters! At the same time, tell the billionaire bosses to pay their taxes, and stop trying to buy elections. Read on for a breakdown of the ballot. Seattle… Read more »