The One Word Mayor Katie Wilson Won't Stop Saying
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced former Police Chief Shon Barnes' resignation — then dodged every follow-up question with the same rehearsed line about her "different window" into the police department. Say it once, it's a message point. Say it three times, it's a spin move.
But here's the problem: when you tell the public "just trust me" without showing them what you're seeing? That rarely works.
Luke Duecy can't help but wonder about her window: is she inside looking out, or outside looking in?