Tim Probst Challenged for Not Being Accurate
I was trolling around the blogs and found this interesting commentary recently posted on clarkblog
http://www.clarkblog.org/vBulletin/showthread.php?t=2988 disputing many of candidate Tim Probst's claims. It gives an interesting perspective on the differences between the two candidates,
Tim Probst and
Joseph James.
The claims that are below can be seen on a CVTV interview found here:
James and Probst CVTV Interview--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The truth about Tim Probst
Claim 1: He is his own man.
Fact: Probst’s campaign is bought and paid for by the Indian Tribes, Unions and Trial Attorneys. When questioned he indicated he didn’t know who was donating to his campaign. The special interest groups, are betting he votes their way.
Claim 2: He is about jobs.
Fact: Clark Counties unemployment rate is above the national average. Tim Probst has been CEO of Washington Workforce and his results are umemployment rates above the national average.
Claim 3: He is a Successful CEO
Fact: From 2003 to 2006, Probst’s company revenue dropped over 50%, but that didn’t stop him from accepting a 13.7% raise .
Claim 4: He is a moderate
Fact: Tim Probst is being funded by all the liberal groups in the state and is utilizing some of the most liberal consultants. He has indicated he will support imposing tolls and the Columbia River Crossing. He told his convention he will fight for democratic principles.
Claim 5: He agrees with Joseph James
Fact: He has refused to take the no new taxes pledge. He will raise your taxes. He will support the out of control spending in Olympia. He is bought by special interest groups. He will not be a reliable vote for Dino Rossi. He does not agree with Joseph Jame’s convservative beliefs.
Claim 6: He will get things done
Fact: While he was filing the forms for a $400,000 Federal government handout, he was not able to help secure for our teacher’s a $13 million dollar private grant from the Gate’s foundation. The welfare reform in Illinois he claims to have helped designed increased the number of uninsured at risk parents.
Claim 7: He does his homework
Fact: He stated that Natural gas prices were higher than gasoline prices. He had to ask Joseph James what the impact would be on cutting the State’s portion of the property tax.
Claim 8: He Doesn’t Work for Government
Fact: The majority of the money received by Washington Workforce is from governmental agencies and provides a quasi governmental function. Each of his “results” are all government related.
Claim 9: He is the only experienced one
Fact: Tim’s experience is only partnering with government. He has not had to deal with the Gorge commission or the cities trying to open new business locations. He has never built a house and doesn’t understand the impact of regulations. Meeting with roofers doesn’t mean you know how to roof.
Labels: 17, 17th district, candidate, candidate joseph james, compare, comparison, difference, tim probst, vancouver, washington
Joseph James Unfairly Attacked
A local blogger gave a great perspective on the truth of the 17th District race between candidates
Joseph James and
Tim Probst. He points out how candiate Joseph James is running a clean race while his opponent, which the Columbian described as a democrat activist, claims the importance of a clean campaign yet has posted "soft attack pieces" on his website without posting the corrections of the misquotes or false alligations included in the "soft attack pieces".
Please visit
http://lewwaters.wordpress.com/2008/09/01/joseph-james-ready-to-represent-the-17th-legislative-district/ to read this great comparison piece.
One thing that is clear which the article pointed out, is that Tim Probst has yet to take a stand on anything. He keeps his website vague. How can we trust someone who does not take a stand before they are elected to represent us. He has not taken a stand against taxes or taken a position on the I-5 bridge and the issue of lightrail. Maybe he doesn't realize how much this will effect the rest of us who have to work in Portland because there aren't enough decent paying jobs here in Clark County. Probst needs to be more considerate of the working class. If he is for a toll, many of us who are working a slightly above minimum wage job in Portland will be out of a job because we won't be able to afford to pay a toll to go across the bridge to get to work. And light rail probably won't be an option because of time constraints and limited service areas.
Labels: 17th district, attack, candidate joseph james, clark county, joseph james, light rail, lightrail, negative politics, tim probst, vancouver
Mike Delevar, Joseph,James and Mielke come out on top...
As the smoke settles we now have a clear picture of the races in Clark County. My top three hot races were
1-Micheal Delevar
2-Tom Meilke
3-Joseph James
These three races were fun to watch.
as far the Democrats go there were no major suprises. The 18th is still conservative and the 49th is still liberal.
I think the top two primary is a great new way for independents to pick their choice.
Labels: campaign, joseph james, Micheal Delevar, Tom Meilke, vancouver, winners
Race Results for Joseph James verses Jim Dunn
This seems to be the story of the week. After all that Jim Dunn has put us through for the last 10 years he is now refusing to concede to Joseph James despite his numbers being so low in the primary.
Every other race seems to have been decided the night of the 19th. But Dunn is still holding out, thinking that the late mailed in ballots will still give him a chance. I have to agree with him. We've seen stranger things happen, so we really should not declare a winner until all of the ballots are counted. Just my thoughts on the matter.
Labels: 17th district, candidate, jim dunn, joseph james, top two primary, vancouver, washington
Portland Business Journal states "Columbia River Crossing is a totally unfunded package"
"Right now, the Columbia River Crossing is a totally unfunded package, and we've taken more than $3 billion worth of hits" on gas taxes that the state applies toward such projects, Clibborn said. "We need to keep our earlier promises. We're committed to these larger projects and this year, we might even have to cut some of those." --Portland Business Journal
It is interesting that with two higher priority projects--the 520 Bridge and the Seattle Alaskan Way Viaduct which are on their last legs that we are continuing to research the Columbia River Crossing I5 replacement project which has no funding as of yet. The article in the Porltand Business Journal explains that their might not even be funds available for the two critical projects (520 and Seattle Alaskan Way). Why are we continuing to invest so much money in a bridge study that will not provide congestion releif.
Labels: Columbia River Crossing, mess, OR, Portland, third bridge, vancouver, washington
Tim Probst Another Politician We Can't Trust
I received a flyer from the Tim Probst campaign painting himself as a moderate--someone Republicans could get behind. However, this is simply not the case. The
June 04, 2008 Columbian article states Tim Probst is "a Democratic Party activist".
This insults the intelligents of readers, we all know that Democrat activists are opposed to Republican values. He also insults readers by stating in the
June 08, 2008 Columbian that he is against
"devisive politics", yet in the same paragraph he jabs his opponents.
“I’m against divisive politics,” he said. “That’s one reason I’m running. I believe in being effective and getting results. Neither of the other candidates can point to a record of getting results.”
And then the final kicker--
Probst said he has no desire to attack Dunn directly.
What did he just do by that last statement--he lied...he just attacked Jim Dunn directly.
Jim Dunn has been in the legislature for 10 years blocking bad legislation, sponsoring bills, voting on various bills and hosting community forums, etc...
This statement shows the arrogrance of Tim Probst.
What a classic politician! I'm sick of politicians attacking other politicians! Any politician who speaks out of both sides of their mouth has lost my vote!
This is the same tactic that other Democrats have used in Republican districts, they act like a Republican, talk like a Republican, but when elected return to their liberal ideals. It is how they vote that will count. So many politicians vote with their party--so how can we trust this man who claims to be a moderate and a Democratic activist. This is the same tactic Barrack Obama is using--he was liberal to begin with, but now needs to capture the independent vote to win so he is talking the talk. Hopefully our society has grown too wise to fall for such games.
Labels: 17, 17th district, candidate, district, jim dunn, joseph james, lie, tim probst, vancouver, vote, washington
