Only in Delaware. Imagine the Beast Who Slumber’s surprise when he went looking for more information on HB 193, the bill that would enable supermarkets to sell beer and wine, and he discovered that a prominent grocery store owner who also just happens to be a state legislator is one of its sponsors.
Rep. Gerald W. Hocker (R-Ocean View) who, as you can see, is listed as one of the co-sponsors, owns and operates two grocery stores in Delaware, Hocker’s in Clarksville, and G & E in Ocean View. Gee, what interest could HE possibly have in sponsoring this legislation?
And, lest you wonder whether it’s really him, or someone else in the family business, this should answer that question:
We welcome questions, concerns and comments from our customers. Contact Gerald Hocker–Owner, Gerry Hocker–VP or our Store Managers by phone, mail or email as listed. Thank You.
G&E Supermarket
30244 Cedar Neck Road
Ocean View, DE 19970
302-539-9662
302-539-5255
email–hockersmarkets@mchsi.com
Store Manager–Tom GlennHocker’s Super Center
34960 Atlantic Avenue
Clarksville, DE 19970
302-537-1788
302-537-1877
email–hockersmarkets@mchsi.com
Store Manager–Ron Holloway
Proof that situational ethics are alive and well in Delaware. ‘Bulo predicts that Hocker will withdraw as a sponsor once this becomes public. He also predicts that other legislators will commiserate with him about the mean nasty bloggers who ‘outed’ him. Because this has been business as usual in Dover forever. Which is why ‘bulo blogs. Because the only way to effect change is to first turn over the rocks.