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

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

July 8, 2026 · 39 min

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The episode features an interview with Washington Supreme Court candidate Karim Merchant discussing key constitutional issues in Washington State.

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 race Gun rights & Article I, Section 24 Capital gains tax $30 car tabs initiative Judicial accountability Public safety & bail Constitutional law Police pursuits Rule of law Washington elections What issue do you think the Washington Supreme Court should focus on most over the next decade? Let me know in the…

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