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Initiative guru Tim Eyman is calling Governor Jay Inslee a "lying whore" for his seeming willingness to back newly proposed transportation taxes, sparking a sharp rebuke from one of his biggest opponents. (MyNorthwest file)

Eyman calls Governor Inslee a 'lying whore'

BY Josh Kerns  on February 21, 2013 @ 5:10 pm (Updated: 5:36 am - 2/22/13 )

Initiative guru Tim Eyman is calling Governor Jay Inslee a "lying whore" for his seeming willingness to back newly proposed transportation taxes, sparking a sharp rebuke from one of his biggest opponents.

Eyman sent an email to media outlets and supporters Thursday, warning of the "greatest onslaught of tax increase proposals in our state's history."

In the email, Eyman writes:

"Candidate Inslee repeatedly promised to veto any tax increase. He said no way to higher transportation taxes in 2013. Inslee said he'd grow jobs to generate more tax revenue. What a lying whore he turned out to be."

A frequent critic of Eyman's, Andrew Villenueve with the Northwest Progressive Institute, is urging the media "not to take the bait."

"This isn't news. Let the only response to this despicable commentary be from his opposition," he wrote in a response. "Eyman deserves to be called out for his inappropriate and disparaging remarks, but he does not deserve more headlines and on-air mentions by the traditional press. He has already shown he has nothing to contribute to a sane discussion about the value of public services in our state."

The Seattle Times points out Inslee never ruled out increased taxes for transportation during his campaign and did say he supports sending a transportation tax measure to the ballot.

Inslee's office did not issue any comment or response to Eyman's letter.

Josh Kerns, MyNorthwest.com Reporter
Josh Kerns is co-host of KIRO Radio's Seattle Sounds (Saturday nights 7-8) and a digital content producer for MyNorthwest.com.
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  • sportsguru wrote...
    I have said it before, I will say it again
    February 21, 2013 4:30 pm
    If Inslee lips are moving, he is LYING!!!!!!!
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  • maplefish wrote...
    I see s a total friiggin MORON
    February 21, 2013 5:05 pm
    Eyman is exactly right and so are you guru!
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  • maplefish wrote...
    Inslee is a moron
    February 21, 2013 5:06 pm
    Guru, you are a genius! :)
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  • TwoTrees wrote...
    Wow.
    February 21, 2013 6:20 pm
    That's quite the statement.
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  • longwayhome wrote...
    The usual idiots
    February 21, 2013 6:55 pm
    Are ready to jump on the Governor before finding out the facts. Typical republican knee jerk response, you regular negative posters need to find some purpose in life other than spending your worthless little lives here.
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  • maplefish wrote...
    Ohhhh so Deep Wrongway
    February 21, 2013 7:10 pm
    Dude, you are really STUPID. Go check in with your shrink "client" and try to put you own life together before you spew your pathetic, intellectually vapid, stunningly pointless drivel to the grown ups. You are a laughing stock to everyone with a brain.... Get a life
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  • imanegro wrote...
    Dorkywayhome
    February 21, 2013 7:15 pm
    Facts? Read a bit and you'll see Eyman is correct. Inslee said he would veto higher taxes, and now he is supporting them. How much tax is enough? Ever?
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  • Steinsbu wrote...
    imanegro
    February 22, 2013 6:31 am
    REALLY!!!!!!
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  • cigarfan wrote...
    Eyman ......
    February 21, 2013 8:27 pm
    -such a class act.
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  • Steinsbu wrote...
    cigarfan
    February 22, 2013 6:32 am
    Yea, class of idiots
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  • W900A wrote...
    Union payback
    February 21, 2013 8:45 pm
    We already have some of the highest fuel taxes in the nation. The train thing is a loser. Just wait, like Portland with MAX, Seattle will discover these trains are favorites for crooks. Crime seems to be much higher around the stations. We already pay a high enough percentage that with reasonable costs we should be able to maintain our systems so 2 things are going on, one is overpriced upgrades that are a payback for continued union support. Keep a close eye, if these accounts show a surplus they will get raided for whatever pet projects the Governor likes to pay back some other special interest or supporting group. We have user fees for everything now but services don't seem to be what they used to be when we forced the state to operate under tighter control. As for you lefties, you have no ground to stand on. This state has been Governed from the left for well over 20 years and everything should be all fixed now.. fixed is right.
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  • cigarfan wrote...
    @W900A GOP payback
    February 22, 2013 12:07 am
    There's this interstate called "I-90" that you can utilize which leads to the land of OZ called "Idaho". Say hi to the Wizard (grand) who lives near Hayden lake. Look out for the wicked witch (Senator Larry Craig), I hear he really likes to dress up and look for ruby slippers at night.
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  • mnpat wrote...
    I respect the position but not the individual
    February 21, 2013 10:29 pm
    So, he's just another revenue chaser like the last one but am OK with the lying part but would have left off the portion pertaining to a hooker.
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  • MittensRomney wrote...
    Not very good looking for a prostitute, thats probably why Eyeman is upset..
    February 22, 2013 2:38 am
    Course, I cant really say anything good about Eyemans rejection of this manly street urchin living in WA big house because it might come back to haunt me. But I can say that Eyeman should be ashamed of himself for not tipping well.
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  • Rick W7PSK wrote...
    While Eyeman was crude
    February 22, 2013 4:30 am
    his statement is spot on. Just like Hipocrissy, he lied to get elected and is now breaking all his promises.
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  • Steinsbu wrote...
    Rick W7PSK
    February 22, 2013 6:34 am
    REALLY!!!!!NOT...
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  • HPD 5-0 wrote...
    Inslee is a DimoRat.
    February 22, 2013 5:19 am
    So lying is a job requirement.
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  • The Real Me wrote...
    King Co Impact of coming taxes House Bill 1954
    February 22, 2013 9:23 am
    There is a bill proposed that establishes a value based vehicle fee for statewide, additional value based vehicle fee for King/Snohomish, increase for transportation benefit district fee, and increase for auditor and registration subagent fees. If you add all that to the existing fees, you pay a lot more to register your car each year. Some examples - if you own a 2006 Toyota and live in King County you will annually pay $226 to register your vehicle. Owner of a 2012 Mercedes Benz will pay $1,084. Owner of 2012 Chevy Volt will pay $412. Owner of 2005 Ford F150 will pay $232. Keep voting Democrat, gang. This is in addition to the increase in gas tax BTW.
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