Bachmann Out
Lots of talk about socialism and "Obamacare" and how hard she tried, but... NO ENDORSEMENT. Where, oh where, will her supporters go?
Looking For The Republican Enthusiasm Gap
Then click on Delaware Politics local blog roll. I did, and here's what I found - basically nothing. It's almost as if the Iowa Caucuses never happened. David Anderson threw…
Obama Making Consumer Watchdog Recess Appointment
The Obama administration is recess appointing Richard Cordry to the new consumer watchdog job despite GOP opposition, the AP reports. White House official Dan Pfeiffer later tweets, “Today in Ohio,…
PDD Meeting Tonight on the 2012 Endorsement Process
The Progressive Democrats for Delaware will be holding their monthly meeting tonight, January 4, 2012 at 7 pm at the Delaware Democratic Party Headquarters, located at 19 East Commons Blvd. in New Castle. This meeting will be dedicated to the 2012 PDD Endorsement Process. In particular, we are in the midst of drafting our Candidate Questionnaire and are seeking input, suggestions and comments. All who are interested in learning more, or participating in our Endorsement process, should attend. This meeting is open to all members of the PDD and like-minded voters.
Caucus Thoughts, Or… When A Win Isn’t Really A Win
Last night was another win for Not-Romney. Honestly, I almost think it would have been better for Romney to have lost by 8 votes – yes, that’s debatable. But let’s move on to future Romney woes…
Iowa Caucus Open Thread
I have no idea what's going to happen tonight... Do you?
Happy New Year, Gov. Markell and AG Biden! Now, About Tony DeLuca…
Governor Markell and Attorney General Biden: I hereby wish you both a Happy New Year. I wish you nothing but the best in 2012. I know that you and/or members of your respective staffs read this post concerning Tony DeLuca simultaneously holding the offices of President Pro Tempore of the Delaware State Senate and the Director of Labor Law Enforcement for the Department of Labor. And now it is time for you both to do something about it.
Tuesday Open Thread [1.2.12]
Nate Silver gives Romney a 42 percent chance of winning the Iowa caucuses, followed by Ron Paul at 34 percent and Rick Santorum at 20 per cent. The final Des Moines Register poll, which has an impressive track record, indicates a 2 point lead for Romney over Paul. Ezra Klein also sees a Romney win. Howard Dean and Ed Schultz predict a Santorum upset.
Top Post of 2011
The Marriage Vow: A Declaration of Dependence Upon Marriage and Family
Congrats Pandora. 3,131 views and counting.
Let Me Be the First to Say, “F*ck Iowa” (Open Thread)
Why the country's two main political parties allow bunch of rubes and hayseeds who don't have enough sense to move out of Iowa have so much power is beyond me.
The 62 District Strategy [2012]
Alright, 2012 is here, and it time to focus on the 2012 Legislative elections. Because most often than not, state legislative races are ignored, even though they are our most direct connection to democracy, as those we elect from our respective districts in the House and Senate are our neighbors (or at least they are supposed to be). So we are going to begin to familiarize ourselves with each district and who currently represents that district. Now, it is early enough in the calendar that we don't yet know if many of the Representatives and Senators are going to run for reelection, or if they will face challengers in their efforts to get reelected.
In 2012, all seats in the General Assembly are up for election. All 21 Senators. All 41 Representatives. The reason for this is because we have just drawn up new districts in both chambers as a result of population changes over the last 10 years, as indicated by the 2010 census. As a result, Kent and Sussex Counties have each gained a House seat, and the Sussex County gains a Senate seat.