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EPISODE · Jul 9, 2026 · 39 MIN

WA Supreme Court Candidate Karim Merchant on Gun Rights, Taxes & Judicial Accountability | Exclusive

from Behind the Line Podcast: Pacific Northwest Politics & Constitutional Commentary · host Behind The Line Podcast

What should the Washington State Supreme Court's role really be? In this exclusive interview, I sit down with Washington Supreme Court Position 7 candidate Karim Merchant to discuss some of the biggest constitutional and legal issues facing our state.We cover the Washington capital gains tax, the $30 car tabs initiative, Article I, Section 24 of the Washington Constitution, Second Amendment protections, judicial accountability, public safety, bail, police pursuits, constitutional interpretation, and the growing concern over public confidence in Washington's courts.This conversation is intended to help Washington voters better understand one of the candidates seeking a seat on the state's highest court ahead of the August primary. Whether you agree or disagree with the views expressed, informed voters make better decisions.Topics discussed:Washington Supreme Court raceGun rights & Article I, Section 24Capital gains tax$30 car tabs initiativeJudicial accountabilityPublic safety & bailConstitutional lawPolice pursuitsRule of lawWashington electionsWhat issue do you think the Washington Supreme Court should focus on most over the next decade? Let me know in the comments.If you enjoyed this interview, please like, subscribe, and share it with other Washington voters. Your support helps us continue bringing long-form interviews and in-depth coverage of the issues that affect our state.#WashingtonState #WashingtonPolitics #WashingtonSupremeCourt #KarimMerchant #SupremeCourt #JudicialElection #JudicialAccountability #Constitution #Constitutionalist #RuleOfLaw #SecondAmendment #GunRights #Article1Section24 #PublicSafety #LawEnforcement #CapitalGainsTax #30CarTabs #WashingtonVoters #Election2026 #VoteWA #WashingtonNews #PoliticalInterview #LeftCoastNews #JudicialReform #GovernmentAccountability #WashingtonStatePolitics #StateSupremeCourt #Politics #WashingtonElection #ExclusiveInterview

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