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The Yakima Split Explained in a Bygone Debate
The piece chronicles how political factions in Yakima debated rival primary and third party tickets. It describes lawyers’ warnings about legal constraints and the later, comic realization that the plan effectively created two tickets while claiming no split. The mood shifts from despondent talk to humorous acceptance and unity on election day.
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Yakima
Triple Alliance
Blethen
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