Month: March 2007

Editors Note: I view Matt Denn’s tenure as Delaware’s Insurance Commissioner as a refreshing return to the kind of old school Democratic values that seem to have been lost by a generation of Democratic politicians. He has long been a favorite of Delaware liberal and has recently cemented his reputation around here by consenting to a quick email interview with our Dr. Nick.

Dr. Nick: So you are running for Lieutenant Governor? When you were a little kid, did you say “I want to be the Lieutenant Governor of Delaware when I grow up?”

Yes, I am running for Lieutenant Governor. When I was a little kid I wanted to play shortstop for the Phillies, but that didn’t work out. So, if elected, I promise the people of Delaware that I will spend each July at Phillies Fantasy Camp having Dallas Green yell at me to cover second when there is a ground ball to right field.

Dr. Nick: Not many people really know what the Lt. Governor does. Besides being in charge of the State of Delaware’s beatings and torture, what attracted you to the Lt. Governor’s job?

What I like about the job is that it will give me an opportunity to help shape the public discussion about some very important issues we are facing, and help move the ball forward on those issues. That is something I have done as Insurance Commissioner and I think being Lieutenant Governor will provide me with considerably more opportunity to help deal with things like public education, health insurance for all of Delaware’s children, and better programs to help our children with special needs.

Dr. Nick: Do you think the Lt. Governor should wear a uniform with really big epaulets?