The candidates for Issaquah City Council Position No. 2 participated in a candidate forum on August 8, 2023. The candidates discussed their qualifications, experience, and priorities for the position. The forum was moderated by the Issaquah Reporter.
The MAGA movement has spent years gaining a strong foothold at the local level, installing loyalists in key positions to prepare for a long-term push for dominance. Steve Bannon, a key figure in the movement, believes it has the potential to rule for the next century if it can break free from establishment suppression. Despite setbacks in the midterm elections, Bannon remains optimistic about the movement’s future. Former January 6 Capitol rioters are now seeking elected office, including Derrick Evans who is running for Congress and using his past experience as a campaign platform. Critics warn that these figures are attempting to reshape the narrative around the Capitol attack and portray themselves as victims of political persecution. In other news, evidence presented in the Donald Trump hush money trial is challenging the credibility of the president’s former associates, according to experts. The US Senate has passed a bill that could bar TikTok from operating in the US due to concerns about Chinese influence and data collection.
