Politics 101: A Lesson Markell Never Taught Carney

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When he was engaged in a primary campaign against John Carney, future Governor Jack Markell told me how he intended to get shit done when he became Governor. "Politics 101... find out what the other side wants and don't give it to them until they give you something you want." It is hard to argue with the basic common sense of that formulation. It may not be pretty, but that's how things get done. And yet, now we have Democratic "leadership" completely flummoxed by Republicans simply acting like the Republican assholes they are. How did we get here?

Hansen Takes Both Sides on CZA Gutting

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When the vote came down, she was for it. But not until she made sure everyone knew that she was also against it.
Though she ended up supporting the bill, Sen. Stephanie Hansen read a statement outlining her reservations about casting a "yes" vote. "Failing companies and those just limping along are usually incapable of cleaning up the mess they make," Hansen said. "And companies that are operating just fine right now will do only what they are expected to do and only when it is discovered."