KIRO Newsradio Commentaries

Matt Marovich commentary 

This time next week, we should have some sense of where the election is going. Instead of polls, we will be looking at the ballots counted thus far. With it being so close to election day, it might be time to brush up on some things we seem to have forgotten lately.

It’s a feeling I hadn't experienced in years. I started breathing faster, my heart raced and I just had this sinking feeling. Then it hit me: I was having anxiety. Election-related anxiety. This has never happened to me. And you know the craziest part? It wasn’t directly about the presidential candidates.

You see, over the weekend, like a lot of people, I had consumed social media, news and advertisements.

Over the summer, the Department of Homeland Security issued a warning that was both alarming and, unfortunately, necessary. Election agencies across the nation were cautioned about emerging threats to destroy ballot drop boxes — a cornerstone of our democratic process that enables millions of Americans to exercise their right to vote safely and conveniently.

Love those ads.

People say they hate negative political ads, but the reality is conflict is the soul of drama, and negative ads work. They can make you hate anything.

Matt Markovich on the 'Dark Money' in politics 

Angela Poe Russell: We have a 'weird' relationship with Russell Wilson

In just two weeks, we’ll start seeing the first wave of election results roll in, giving us a pretty good idea of who our next group of elected leaders will be. It’s a big moment after months of campaigning, debates and all the talk.

But honestly, I’m feeling a bit worn out.

The presidential race has been draining, to say the least.

Dave Ross commentary 

KIRO's Matt Markovich asks the question - is a RINO - (republican in name only) a libertarian without knowing it. 

Angela Poe Russell: Helping lonely people doesn't take much effort