Archive for October, 2012

Monday Open Thread [10.22.12]

Filed in Open Thread by Delaware Dem on October 22, 2012 • 15 Comments

As we now two weeks out from the election, although I do loving polling, they become less important than the ground game. And that is why the Obama campaign’s early voting and registration efforts are so important. Let’s take a look at two states that will decide the election: Nevada and North Carolina.

“Who Am I?”

Filed in National by El Somnambulo on October 22, 2012 • 17 Comments

I oppose civil unions, both generally and specifically (SB 30).”

“I support the strengthening and maintaining marriage as the union of one man and one woman, and not redefining or adding to man/woman marriage.”

“I oppose adding ‘gender identity or gender expression’ to the protected classes in Delaware’s anti-discrimination laws for housing, employment, and public accomodation.”

“I support prohibiting coverage for abortion in the state insurance exchanges mandated by the new federal health care law.”

“I oppose using tax payer money to fund Planned Parenthood and other organizations that provide abortion services.”

“I support a policy that ensures parental guardian notification prior to the introduction or instructional use of classroom curriculum or materials, whether brought or introduced by school educators, administrators, and officials, or by guests invited at their request, which involve human sexual education, human sexuality issues, sexual acts, family planning, profanity, drugs or alcohol.”

“Last, but not least, I support a Delaware Marriage Protection Amendment defining marriage between a man and a woman in the state constitution.”

“Now, there will be some among the pro-gay and pro-abortion crowd who will claim that I support them and do not support these Christian common sense principles. Some may even say that I’ve told them that I support them. I am here to set the straight by proving, once and for all, what I stand for.”

“When the good folks at the Delaware Family Planning Council and Delaware Strong Families sent out their questionnaire for the 2012 elections, many legislators refused to respond. But I didn’t hesitate. I believe in strong families, and I am proud to make my beliefs public.”

“I note that some of you out there are skeptical that these are my real positions on these issues. While I believe that I’ve earned your trust over the past years, I will spell it out for you non-believers. Directly from the questionnaire (it’s a PDF file, so feel free to tagg along):

The Polling Report [10.22.12]

Filed in National by Delaware Dem on October 22, 2012 • 16 Comments

We have some new polls out of Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania this morning, but no changes in the map below. The national and tracking polls are all over the place. We have one tracking poll giving the President a six point lead, 2 giving Romney a 2 point lead, 2 showing the race tied, and Gallup giving Romney a 7 point lead.

Monday Daily Delawhere [10.22.12]

Filed in Delaware by Delaware Dem on October 22, 2012 • 2 Comments

Breaking: At Least 7 People Shot In Milwaukee

Filed in National by pandora on October 21, 2012 • 14 Comments

Here we go again. Houston, we have a problem. At least seven people were injured in a Sunday morning mass shooting at a spa in suburban Milwaukee, according to local media reports. Police have gathered around the Azana Spa near the Brookfield Square Mall in Brookfield, Wis. The Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department told the Associated […]

A Sunday Polling Report? Yes, A Sunday Polling Report [10.21.12]

Filed in National by Delaware Dem on October 21, 2012 • 5 Comments

And the star of today’s special Sunday edition of the Polling Report is the state of Florida, where there are 5 new polls out this weekend. We have other polling out of Iowa, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Virginia and Ohio. Now, let me ask you something. If President Obama wins Florida, Virginia, Ohio and North Carolina, then it stands to reason he will also be winning Iowa and New Hampshire, right? Well, not according to this weekend’s polls.

Sunday Open Thread [10.21.12]

Filed in Open Thread by Delaware Dem on October 21, 2012 • 1 Comment

Your post. Your call. Have fun!

RIP George McGovern

Filed in National by cassandra_m on October 21, 2012 • 5 Comments

Senator George McGovern died today at the age of 90 in South Dakota. I was too young to vote for McGovern when he ran in 1972, but was not too young to help the grownups around me do the lit drops, sign placements and the other volunteer work you do to get a candidate elected. I wasn’t too young to be opposed to the Vietnam War and I wasn’t too young to recognize and admire this politician who seemed to maintain his basic decency and honesty while articulating principled positions on the issues of the day.

Reminder: DL Debate Watch Party!

Filed in National by pandora on October 21, 2012 • 1 Comment

Hope you can join us to watch the debate! Chelsea Tavern (Lower Level) 821 North Market Street Wilmington, DE 19801 Monday, October 22nd Shall we say 8ish?

Sunday Daily Delawhere [10.21.12]

Filed in Delaware by Delaware Dem on October 21, 2012 • 3 Comments

Saturday Open Thread – Saudi Arabia to Transition to 100% Renewables

Filed in National by jason330 on October 20, 2012 • 5 Comments

Prince Turki Al Faisal Al Saud is much smarter than American Republicans. (Not a high bar, granted.) This is a lazy Saturday straight pick-up from “Treehugger.com”

Lincoln Willis Walks Out

Filed in Delaware by cassandra_m on October 20, 2012 • 8 Comments

That is the title of this riveting footage of Trey Paradee explaining to an audience how Rep. Willis just walks out on their interests in Leg Hall in order to further far right agendas: