Well, not quite weekly. Just wasn’t enough stuff to justify a post last week.
1. Could Two Of Delaware’s Best Legislators Choose Not To Run Again? Yes. And it’s scary. While no final decisions have been made, I’m told that two of Delaware’s best are considering bowing out instead of seeking reelection. To put it mildly, this would be disastrous to the progressive cause. Especially since Rep. J. J. Johnson is also retiring. Since both the Senate and House could be more hospitable to progressives following this year’s elections, my hope is that both will decide to return. Not a sure thing, though.
2. Lumpy Carson Gets A Challenger. A GOOD Challenger. No doubt about it. If I lived in Lumpy’s district, I’d vote for Charlotte Middleton. She ran against Brooks Banta for a Levy Court seat in 2016 and got over 40% of the vote. Not bad for a first-timer. She has now filed to challenge, I’m sorry, I have to say it, the dumbest legislator in Dover. Not just ignorant, but proud of his ignorance. Middleton would be an asset to the General Assembly. Here is an interview with her from 2016. Quite the record of accomplishment, and the kind of accomplishment that would serve her constituents well. I betcha she’d be better on gun control as well. This one isn’t even close. The R’s have the better candidate. Too bad the voters in this district are not known for their intellectual heft.
3. Startzman Files In 19th. Again. Every two years he puts his name on the ballot. Every two years Kim Williams skunks him. He’s back. Here’s all you need to know, in case you’ve forgotten. Looks like he’s a realtor who runs to gin up real estate business. Look for another 63-37 blowout. Williams, of course, faces Megan O’Donnell in a D primary in September. To put it mildly, O’Donnell’s website is sparse on detail.
4. Sussex County Sheriff Robert T. Lee Files. I’d generally mention this in the Filings section, but how can you ignore a sheriff who lives on, wait for it, Shotgun Alley? I can’t make this stuff up.
5. Filings. State Sen. Colin Bonini (R-16th SD); State Rep. Helene Keeley (D-RD 3).
That’s it for this week. What’d I miss, and whaddayathink?