Archive for April, 2009
Four UD Students Infected with Swine Flu
Mrs. Geeks cell phone just got a robocall informing her that 4 UD students have been diagnosed with swine flu. The message said that the website had the details, but the site is currently down. More as the story develops. Link is now up here.
They’ve Resorted To Gibberish
Tent of Freedom? What the hell is Jim DeMint talking about? Rick Sanchez doesn’t know either. This is getting so bad it’s almost painful to watch. I think the new Republican strategy is to throw out every word that polls well. Count them in the video. Freedom, Education, Health Care, Creating Jobs, Free People, Free […]
Governor Markell’s Address to the General Assembly
Read in its entirety below the fold. I am working on getting video as well, and I will have analysis later.
Mike Castle’s 100 Days
From Americans United for Change: “In the first 100 days of this historic presidency, as the country faced the toughest economic challenges in decades, Congressman Castle issued a chorus of “NOs” showing the people of Delaware who he truly represents: The party of Rush Limbaugh,” said Tom McMahon, acting director of Americans United for Change. […]
What Should (and Just May) Happen in Pennsylvania
Being out of work has its dubious perks. One of which is unfettered access to television. And that is how El Somnambulo came to watch Arlen Specter’s press conference today. There was a particularly ghoulish and joyless tone to this event. Looking somewhere between feeble and gaunt, Specter called himself ‘full of vim, vigor and […]
Drive Time Goodness & More Specter Suck-i-tude
Read this Loudell blog post. He picks up on the fact that Specter worked to “shave $780 Million in pandemic planning funds.” For more on that tune into WDEL this afternoon/evening. Loudell is covering the Markell speech and taking on Specter’s shift along with some original reporting on how Republican “moderates” opposed stimulus $ for pandemic-outbreak. […]
Republicans Waste Away
The numbers tell their own story. Only 21% of those surveyed now identify themselves as Republicans. In March the number was 25%. Last November… 32%. Conservative enough for you? These numbers are appalling, and, I’m beginning to think, irreversible. But the GOP has no one to blame but themselves. You guys wooed these […]
Comment Rescue: Castle Less Likely to Run for Senate Now.
Unstable Isotope: I think Specter’s switch makes Castle less likely to run for Senate. I do think Specter’s switch does make more party-flipping possible. I agree on both counts. I say it is now 50-50 that one or both of Maine’s Senators will flip. I also agree that moderates will now find the GOP caucus […]
No Moderates Need Apply
Personally, as a Democrat trying to elect more and better Democrats, I hate this move by Specter. He is only a Democrat today because his career was in doubt. He is not suddenly a liberal. He is not pro-choice. He is not pro-Obama’s budget. He is not pro-labor. He has just deprived Pennsylvania Democrats and […]
UPDATE II: Specter Switching Parties Today / Cut Deal w/ Dem Honchos for Primary Support
Eschaton Reporting: Shuster just said that Dems promised not to field primary candidate against Specter. Obviously they can’t stop someone from running, but it does mean the state party and the DSCC will throw their weight behind Specter to some degree. Craptacular. — Pennsylvania Sen. Arlen Specter will switch from the Republican to the Democratic […]
Mr. Shortcut To Vie For Party Spot
Mike Protack needs a shortcut to political success. The normal political grind of making friends, raising money, being helpful, sitting through committee meetings, and creating value behind the scenes does not seem to appeal to the feisty leatherneck – so this is totally believable. If you are a delegate to the DE State GOP Convention, […]
What Were They Thinking?
NEW YORK (CNN) — A White House official apologized Monday after a low-flying Boeing 747 spotted above the Manhattan skyline frightened workers and residents into evacuating buildings. “What were they thinking?” should probably be changed to Were they thinking? Or, are they capable of thinking? Maybe next time they could simulate a mass shooting at […]
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