KING - News - Politics http://www.king5.com/news/politics RSS Feed for KING - News - Politics en-us Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:03:16 GMT 'Fat tax' to be considered http://www.king5.com/news/politics/Fat-tax-to-be-considered-70665377.html Having a burger, fries and Coke could soon help solve the state's budget woes. Election night coverage on KING 5 http://www.king5.com/news/politics/Election-night-coverage-on-KING-5-68914192.html Beginning at 8 p.m., KING 5 News will have complete Election Day coverage tonight, both on the air and online. GOP advisers: Giuliani leans toward a Senate race http://www.king5.com/news/politics/70540507.html ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani is leaning toward running for the U.S. Senate rather than making a bid for governor, two Republican advisers said Thursday. Senate girds for historic debate on health bill http://www.king5.com/news/politics/Senate-girds-for-historic-debate-on-health-bill--70460582.html After months of maneuvering, the Senate stands at the brink of a historic battle over health care with President Barack Obama and his allies on one side and Republicans, outnumbered but unflinching, on the other. Conservative seeks cash to contest NY House race http://www.king5.com/news/politics/70563402.html ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A Conservative Party candidate is writing to supporters saying he lost a New York race for a U.S. House of Representatives seat because of scheming and needs money in case he lodges a legal challenge. GOP governors push for 2010 party rebirth http://www.king5.com/news/politics/70523162.html CEDAR CREEK, Texas (AP) — Thrilled with twin victories this month, Republican governors are looking to lead a party-wide resurgence in 2010 and shape the GOP for years to come. Fiorina has balancing act in Calif. Senate race http://www.king5.com/news/politics/70331832.html WASHINGTON (AP) — In the weeks since Carly Fiorina announced her run for a California Senate seat, the former Hewlett-Packard Co. chief executive has been working to convince conservatives that she is one of them. Conservative 'unconcedes' in NY US House race http://www.king5.com/news/politics/70294257.html ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Conservative Party candidate Doug Hoffman has withdrawn his concession in a close special election for a U.S. House seat, and New York officials have begun counting paper ballots. Big crowds expected as Palin kicks off book tour http://www.king5.com/news/politics/70356272.html GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Huge crowds are expected when Sarah Palin kicks off her national book tour in Michigan. Seattle budget aimed at building up rainy day fund http://www.king5.com/news/politics/Seattle-Budget-70237707.html The Seattle City Council has outlined changes to Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels' 2010 budget.