As Mother’s Day approaches and we all start to think about the grandmothers, mothers, and wives in our lives, I’m proud to formally introduce you to my lovely wife, Eleanor Baumgartner.
A Very Un-Happy Anniversary!
May 03, 2012
Three years have passed since Maria Cantwell and the U.S. Senate passed a budget. Join us in sending her an Un-Happy Anniversary Card!
An Urgent Request
Mar 29, 2012
I’m writing to you today with an urgent request. The first fundraising deadline of 2012 is on Saturday night at midnight, and I need your help.
It's Time for a Parade for Iraq Heroes
Feb 08, 2012
Priorities are out of whack if the Super Bowl champions can get a parade in their honor but America's best who served in Iraq can't. The politics of the war shouldn't matter when it comes to honoring the sacrifices of those willing to protect us. All of t
Millions of Taxpayer Dollars Wasted
Feb 08, 2012
Next time somebody tries to tell you that Washington government doesn't have enough money and needs to raise taxes, point them to this King 5 story about how much money our state wastes paying state workers not to work.
We Must Do Better
Feb 08, 2012
Our men and women in uniform are the best American's I know. They deserve better than our current war plan in Afghanistan. Our wars should be properly authorized, with clear exit strategies, and we need member's of Congress who have a clue about foreign p
Where Will They Stop?
Feb 08, 2012
Bad week for freedom in America...absurd and outrageous for the Obama administration to tell the Catholic Church what kind of healthcare it has to offer.
The UN Needs Reform
Feb 08, 2012
This is a very dumb idea. It can be useful when it sticks to its core functions (i.e. forum for int'l negotiations), but it is an exceptionally poor idea to support it as some sort of 'world government.' Too many of its diplomats live a fairy tale lifesty
WA In Play!
Feb 08, 2012
Washington is in play. Country is trending towards candidates who understand how to balance a check book and believe in entrepreneurs, not government, as the key to economic growth.
Congressman Reichert Running for Re-Election
Feb 08, 2012
The news in the Seattle Times today is that Dave Reichert will not run against Cantwell. That's positive news for our campaign and a sign that we're gaining momentum.
Both Parties to Blame
Feb 08, 2012
An interesting column talking about how some Republicans in Congress have also contributed to the growth of unsustainable government spending...
Seattle Times: Newcomer Aims High: Cantwell's Senate Seat
Feb 08, 2012
Good article in the Seattle Times today. It's nice that the media is hearing our message.
1,000 Days!
Jan 29, 2012
It has been over 1,000 days since the US Senate passed a budget. In this video, I discuss our fiscal problems and chart a clear path forward to a balanced budget and growing economy.
What Fannie and Freddie Knew
Dec 22, 2011
Government subsidized loans pushed on folks who couldn't afford them played a large role in our current economic crisis. See the link inside the blog...
Congress Ends 2011 With Record Low Approval Rating
Dec 22, 2011
Consider me part of the 89%. Click inside to see the Gallup poll...
A Christmas Message from the Baumgartner Family
Dec 22, 2011
Michael, Eleanor, and little Conrad would like to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and spectacular New Year in 2012! Click to watch a Christmas message from the Baumgartners!
A Study In Contrasts
Dec 20, 2011
Kim Jong Il v. Vaclav Havel | One of the word's best and one of the world's worst died this week. I hope that the passing of Kim Jong Il does not overshadow the opportunity to celebrate the life of Vaclav Havel - one of the true great heros of the past 20
Funny note from the Apple Cup
Dec 04, 2011
I randomly I met my "tracker" (the guy that the D's pay to video tape me at public events so that they can then later take the clips out of context to use in hit ads
Bad week for democracy in Olympia
Dec 02, 2011
Bad week for democracy in Olympia...anarchist protestors were allowed to roam wild and take over committee hearings...over $100,000+ of your tax dollars already spent on state trooper overtime. Very disappointed in the committee chairs who allowed...
Attorney General Eric Holder
Nov 09, 2011
Eric Holder as Attorney General should not be tolerated...well past time for him to go. Maria Cantwell, admit you made a mistake in supporting Holder for AG.
Spokane Octoberfest
Nov 09, 2011
Thanks to everybody who came out to the 2nd annual Baumgartner's Oktoberfest, and our fantastic volunteers! What a great event!
Thank you to Sen. Andy Hill | Eastside Event
Nov 09, 2011
Thank you to Sen. Andy Hill and his wife Molly for hosting our campaign fundraiser at their home in Redmond last week. It was wonderful to meet all those who came out and I will look forward to meeting new friends and supporters at our future events.
Energy Security
Nov 09, 2011
Reducing US energy dependence on the Middle East will help make us more secure and help grow jobs. It must be done with environmental safeguards in mind, but America can't afford elected [...]
