PAC it Up: Katie Wilson’s Secret Weapon in the Mayoral Race!

The Seattle mayoral race just got a lot more interesting! Katie Wilson, who pulled off a surprising primary win against Mayor Bruce Harrell, is now beefing up her campaign with the formation of a political action committee (PAC). Why? Because after maxing out her fundraising efforts under the Democracy Voucher Program, she needs a little creative financing to keep the momentum going. That’s right—this isn’t just any mayoral campaign; this is a case of “if you can’t beat ’em, join ’em” in the wild world of PACs!

Worried about the big business cash potentially flowing in for Harrell? Well, Wilson is too, and that’s why her new PAC, created in conjunction with the PROTEC17 union, aims to shield her from the financial onslaught. With concerns about corporate interests and the influence of deep pockets, progressive politicians are finding themselves in the leftover change jar of election funding as the big boys play Monopoly. Who knew the game of political finance could be as tense as a family board game night gone awry?

As the general election approaches, all eyes are on whether Wilson can stave off the challenge from Harrell, who’s still got plenty of money and support. Will Wilson’s PAC give her the boost she needs, or will Harrell’s established connections prevail? And how about this—do political action committees need a major overhaul, or is it just part of the game? Let us know what you think below!

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