1. Progressive Hero Sean Lynn Gets A Primary Challenger. And he could be a threat. Ralph Taylor, member of the Capital School District School Board. Stop me if you’ve heard this before, but, yes, he’s a 25-year veteran of the Dover Police force. I know that the denials are out there, but why would he challenge someone who has fought for the voiceless in his district and throughout the state? FWIW, here’s what reads like gibberish to me:
I believe changing times requires new leadership. I believe we need leaders that enforce the law and not manipulate it; leadership built on a foundation of trust, respect and dignity. I believe we need representation that has the respect of both democrats and republicans alike. The rubric I use to measure effective leadership is the ability to guide, train, direct, motivate, inspire and unite those you lead. All leadership elements are important but the ability to unite your team means limitless possibilities. One person can make a difference but a team can make a miracle, as the Eagles have just demonstrated.
Stand by for an upcoming announcement and please prepare to walk this path with me. I ask all in the faith based community to pray. I ask all who know me as a leader to speak openly about who I am and the type of people who surround me.
If you want to contribute to Sean Lynn’s campaign, you can do it right here. Sean Lynn is one legislator we can’t afford to lose.
2. Tizzy Lockman Is Running the Campaign I THOUGHT That Kerri Harris Would Run. Well, someone needs to write this. Might as well be me. I’ve contributed twice to Kerri’s campaign, and I’ve knocked doors as well. I haven’t contributed to Tizzy’s campaign and, other than some admiring words on DL, haven’t been involved in the campaign. Yet, Tizzy has run a textbook grassroots campaign, which includes updates on all the campaign activities and, yes, solicitations for small contributions. Over and over. It’s part of how you build a grassroots campaign. And a bankroll. I get them, and I’m not even on-board yet. The latest posts from Kerri’s campaign are links to articles posted over a month ago. Although I’ve contributed twice already, I haven’t even received a solicitation in at least over a month. I see nothing on campaign activity. No pictures of volunteers campaigning. Almost by definition, grassroots campaigns are fueled by a ‘we’re all in this together’ meme. It grows the volunteer base. I think it’s why one campaign is well-fueled, and the other seems to be running on fumes. Looks like Chris Johnson’s campaign is gonna be closer to the Lockman model. Think I’m gonna spend more time working on that one. BTW, Chris just got the Delaware United endorsement for AG, as did Guillermina Gonzalez for 22nd RD.
3. Sigh Of Relief: David Bentz Files. I admit I was concerned. Bentz is a skilled legislator. Much like Rep, J. J. Johnson, he has demonstrated the ability to steer complex progressive legislation through the General Assembly. There are few legislators with the skills and inclination to do so. David Bentz is one of those few.
4. John Kowalko Gets An Opponent. One Bryan Rash, who has filed as an R. He says he’s a successful small business owner. Based on his e-mail address, I’m guessing maybe auto parts. His stated theme?: “As your Representative, my trademark will be good civil behavior while conducting your business”. Better that, supposedly, than standing for something. His Facebook page is a little…repetitious.
5. Darius Brown Joins Race For Sen. Henry’s Seat. Both he and Bobbie Cummings have now filed. Leaving only Sam Guy to file, the phony who just couldn’t wait to rush to the microphones to tell everybody that Sen. Henry was retiring, and that He would run for her seat. Maybe He was counting on some settlement cash from the Potters’ various spurious lawsuits to pay that filing fee.
6. Filings. State Rep. Ruth Briggs King (D-37th RD); Kent County Sheriff Jason Mollohan; Paulette Rappa (D Candidate, Sussex County Council District 4).
That’s it for this week. What’d I miss, and whaddayathink?