THIS EPISODE OF THE NORTHWEST POLITICAST: For the second time in as many weeks an icon of the northwest has died. Late Friday we learned former Congressman George Nethercutt died at the age of 79. We’ll examine his legacy, from toppling then-Speaker of the House Tom Foley to his infamous flip-flop on term limits.
PLUS: Why this week’s Supreme Court rulings may not be what either Republicans or Democrats had hoped for.
AND: The latest from the G7 Summit.
Guests include Republican strategist Randy Pepple, legal analyst Royal Oakes, and ABC News correspondent Em Nguyen.
The Northwest Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to the heart of what matters most.
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Rep. George Nethercutt, R-Wash., speaks to supporters Friday, May 14, 2004, in Bellevue, Wash., after he officially announced his campaign for the U.S. Senate. Nethercutt, from Spokane, Wash., is challenging incumbent Democrat Sen. Patty Murray. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
