Archive for June, 2012

Thursday Daily Delawhere [6.14.12]

Filed in Delaware by Delaware Dem on June 14, 2012 • 4 Comments

77.5 percent of North Dakotans Are Not Insane Teabggers

Filed in National by jason330 on June 13, 2012 • 13 Comments

I guess this counts as hopeful news.

North Dakota voters reject measure to abolish property taxes

Wednesday Open Thread [6.13.12]

Filed in Open Thread by Delaware Dem on June 13, 2012 • 2 Comments

A new DailyKos/SEIU/PPP poll finds that 49% of registered voters nationwide think Republicans are “intentionally stalling efforts to jumpstart the economy” to ensure President Obama’s defeat for re-election. This is largely in line with a Washington Post/ABC News poll released in November that found 50% of Americans nationwide agree with the statement that President Obama is “making a good faith effort to deal with the country’s economic problems, but the Republicans in Congress are playing politics by blocking his proposals.” That’s not exactly the sabotage question, but it’s close.

The problem of this election is whether the electorate will reward such treasonous action.

Crystal Ball: Denn takes early lead in the 2016 Governor’s Race; Biden’s Future

Filed in Delaware by Delaware Dem on June 13, 2012 • 7 Comments

So it seems the supporters of both State Treasurer Chip Flowers and Lt. Governor Matt Denn got a workout yesterday and today. Both camps took turns voting early and often. At the end of the poll, after 24 hours, it’s Matt Denn with 53% to Flowers’ 43%. It looks like we will have another competitive Democratic primary in four years, although a lot can happen between now and then. This got me to thinking: what are Beau Biden’s future plans?

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Weds., June 13, 2012

Filed in Delaware, National by El Somnambulo on June 13, 2012 • 9 Comments

Internet gambling’s almost here. Guess it beats turning people upside down and shaking the coins into the seat cushions. And what would an internet gambling bill without even more sops to the racino industry? Hey, at least it’s a reverse-Robin Hood where the rich at worst don’t get their taxes increased and at best they get more blood money from the degenerates. HB 333(Viola) passed the House yesterday by a vote of 29 Y, 8 N, 4 Not Voting. There are no ideological lessons to be learned from the roll call, as supporters and opponents came from all political stripes. Did I mention even more sops to the racino industry? Yep, more $$’s for thoroughbred and harness purses. Oh, and something to do with waiving racinos’ licensing fees for slot machines.

ASBC Tax Policy Review Session

Filed in National by jason330 on June 13, 2012 • 9 Comments

The Obama Administration said that they wanted an open and frank dialogue with sustainable and small business leaders and in a late afternoon tax policy session, they got it.

Aviva Aron-Dine, Special Assistant to the President for Economic Policy fielded questions from about thirty ASBC members who presented the administration with a list of Tax Policy Principles formulated by the group and spoke with a unified voice against tax cuts and tax credits as a means to restore the economy. “We are here to tell you flat out that tax credits do not influence hiring.” one ASBC member said. Another member added that when the Administration proposes tax cuts and tax credits as a means for restoring the economy, that it only serves to bolster the administration’s congressional critics argument that he is not cutting taxes and slashing spending fast enough.

The Polling Report [6.13.12]

Filed in National by Delaware Dem on June 13, 2012 • 4 Comments

Ron Barber, former aide to the nearly assassinated and critically injured Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ), defeated right wing teahadist Jesse Kelly, famous for his obsession with guns and for campaign events where he and his fellow right wing terrorists would shot at pictures of Giffords and Obama, last night by a healthy nearly landslidish margin of 53% to 46%.

The PPP poll on this race we talked about yesterday basically nailed the result, which is very difficult in House races, and which is why we consider it the most accurate poll in the business.

Wednesday Daily Delawhere [6.13.12]

Filed in National by Delaware Dem on June 13, 2012 • 4 Comments

Kovach’s Hesitation

Filed in Delaware by Delaware Dem on June 12, 2012 • 13 Comments

In our latest unscientific tracking poll, Congressman John Carney (D) leads Republican Tom Kovach, 50% to 28%. But a sizeable chuck – 18% – voted Neither. Now, the question is, are these Rose Izzo voters or Democrats disenchanted with Carney’s Carper-Junior schtick? I think its the latter, as I doubt Rose Izzo will make much of an impact in her primary with Kovach.

By the way, has Tom Kovach filed yet? I just checked and he has not. July 10 is coming up. Very soon. What is he waiting for? Perhaps he has, or is in the process of, changing his mind.

The Polling Report [6.12.12]

Filed in National by Delaware Dem on June 12, 2012 • 0 Comments

Arizona voters in Gabby Giffords’ former district held to the polls today in a special election to name her replacement. The winner today will serve out the remainder of the House term, or until January 3, 2013. The candidates are Giffords’ 2010 Republican opponent, Jesse Kelly, and a former aide, Ron Barber (D). As you will see below, PPP has come out with an election eve poll showing Barber leading by 12. I will be surprised if it is a blowout like that, but we will see.

Here is an update to our electoral college tracking map:

Tuesday Open Thread [6.12.12]

Filed in Open Thread by Delaware Dem on June 12, 2012 • 26 Comments

Delaware Liberal will be getting a site redesign soon, and whenever we redesign the site, I have fun with the logo. Check out two ideas I came up with….

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Tues., June 12, 2012

Filed in Delaware, National by El Somnambulo on June 12, 2012 • 2 Comments

The payday loan bill passed the Senate and the Governor says that he will sign it! No amendments, and only one no vote (Mike Katz, whose actions get more inscrutable by the day). Congratulations to sponsor Helene Keeley, Paul Calistro, and to a dedicated and politically-savvy group of supporters. If you contacted your elected officials on this bill, consider yourselves congratulated as well. No, the bill doesn’t have everything supporters would have liked in it, but it’s a major improvement, and it’s more than I thought would get through this General Assembly. A rare victory for progressivism in Dover. Savor it.