GOP Reeling From Catholic Bishops Rebuke

The Conference of Catholic Bishops called on Congress "to create a 'circle of protection; around poor and vulnerable people and programs that meet their basic needs and protect their lives and dignity." John Boehner replied, "But . . . but . . . but . . . . but . . "

Wednesday Open Thread [4.18.12]

"Many progressive donors think President Obama has it in the bag. But he doesn't even have it in the shopping cart yet, much less in the bag." Paul Begala, in an interview with Greg Sargent, saying Democratic donors need to step up. To illustrate that point, Romney has gotten a post-primary bounce. All polls, even yesterday's CNN poll shoiwng a 9 point Obama lead, show improvement for Romney.

DL Tracking Poll Results — Sher Valenzuela (R) (Round 2)

Last month, 44% of our poll takers did not know who Sher Valenzeula was. After her official campaign announcement with running mate Jeff Cragg, that number has dropped to 13%, and in so doing, raised her favorable rating from 11% last month to 25% this month. That's the good news. The bad news is that her unfavorability rating has increased as well, from 48% to 61%.

Gov. Markell Stop Executing People

Gov. Markell, it's time for you to stop executing people in Delaware. Just stop it now. Shannon Johnson is scheduled to be executed on April 19, 2011. This will be Jack Markell's second execution since taking office.

Dear Pennsylvania

Dear Pennsylvania: Okay, we toyed with filing a tax extension, you know to be like Mitt. However, better judgement took over and we electronically filed over the weekend. But Pennsylvania,…