El Somnambulo Predicts ‘Em All For You: The ‘Sorta Competitives’
There’s at least a veneer of competitiveness to these races, but I think the outcomes are relatively clear. In other words, although unlikely in my mind, I could be wrong, but I don’t think so:
US Representative (R): Lee Murphy over Matthew Morris. We know from experience that ‘Go, Murph, Go!’ is hardly a juggernaut. But Morris’ campaign is invisible, and Murphy has gotten better at playing the role of a Trumpy. An actor always works at his craft. Murphy has even added a pot belly to his repertoire.
Senate District 5 (D): Kyle Evans Gay over Eric Levin and Denise Bowers. I am in awe of her campaign. I even love her campaign signs. Not only should she win this primary handily, but she has really set herself up well to challenge long-time incumbent (and new Hockessin resident) Cathy Cloutier.
Senate District 14 (D): Bruce Ennis over Kyra Hoffner and Terrell Williams. I really wish that this had been a one on one primary. But those who are looking for change will likely split their vote. I want to see (a) whether Ennis reaches 50%, and (b) who finishes second.
NCC Executive (D): Matt Meyer over Maggie Jones. Talk about pissing away your political influence. The construction trades, as led by James Maravelias, and the newly-minted Trump-loving FOP deserve to be screwed once Meyer whups blank slate Maggie Jones. Put another way, they won’t be dealing from a position of strength.
Wilmington Mayor (D): Mike Purzycki over Velda Jones-Potter and Justen Wright. As political tacticians, the Potters are their own worst enemies. Velda’s late switch into the race took this race from a likely win for Mayor Mike to a certain win for Mayor Mike.
Wilmington President Of City Council (D): Hanifa Shabazz over Trippi Congo. It is indeed a depressing testimonial to the laughingstock that is City Council that Shabazz is the relatively ethical choice. Yuck!
Coming next: The toughies!
Mostly agree with you on SD14, but I’ll be lit dropping* for Hoffner tomorrow. Ennis is 100 year old lump and Terrell Williams has been utterly invisible. If politics made any sense Hoffner would be the prohibitive favorite.
*If you have a minute ask your candidate with some door hangers and a list of Dems in your hood who voted in the last Dem primary. Don’t let the primary candidate you support lose by 2 votes.
Go for it! I’d be so happy to be wrong.
I’m spending my time in Marie Pinkney’s district. No matter what happens, it’s time well spent.
Who is El Somnambulo? I’m new here, and clicking “About the Author” yields nothing.
Frank Fawcett
El Somnambulo prefers to remain anonymous. (Oops, El Somnambulo appears to be lapsing back into the Third Person again.)
Actually, I worked for the Delaware General Assembly for some 23 years, so the General Assembly and local elections are the main ‘beat’ I’ve chosen. I think I’m the only person to give a daily preview/wrap-up on every legislative session day.
Once you’ve read my stuff for awhile, you’ll realize that any bridge I hadn’t burnt when I left Dover has long since been torched. I, uh, have no regrets.