I first got a heads-up on this from a reader, and then I went to the Delaware Elections website and discovered that she is no longer listed among the ballot-qualified candidates.
In other words, Rebecca Walker has withdrawn for reelection in the 9th RD.
And, by waiting until after the filing deadline to remove her name, she withdrew in a manner that makes sure that Democratic voters will not choose her successor–the Party will designate her replacement. Classless right to the end. She knew she wasn’t going to run, but she opted to screw her constituents by not even letting them choose the next Democratic nominee.
She will be remembered for blocking the death penalty repeal bill from making it to the House floor.
And little else.
Gene Mauch may have been a bad baseball manager, but he knew what he was talking about when he said, “Sometimes, you add by subtracting.”