* Republican debate conclusion: Vivek Ramaswamy a “nuisance” * Nikki Haley calls Ramaswamy “scum” in exchange related to Tik Tok * the needle any 2024 Republican candidate for President will have to thread to beat Biden * we have KC Executive Dow Constantine to thank for the likely election of a Seattle City Council moderate * GUEST: initiative organizer Brian Heywood says 55% independents and Democrats are signing his slate of 6 big initiatives for WA voters * GUEST: Salvation Army NW Col. Cindy Foley, invites you to be a Salvation Army bell ringer this Christmas and Hannukah *