1. Eric Morrison To Face Primary Challenger? Looks that way. A committee was filed on behalf of one Michael Hertzfeld this week. Listed as a D and hailing from Eric’s 27th RD. Hey, guess what? He’s a cop. A Black cop. I smell Kop Kabal stench all the way up here. You didn’t think Pistol Pete and Our PAL Val were going to go gently into that good night, did you? You can contribute to Eric, who I think has had an outstanding first term, right here.
2. Nicole Poore’s Primary Challenger Drops Out. Sometimes, you subtract by subtracting. James Welsh, who looked like a solid challenger to Delaware’s Most Unethical Senator, has withdrawn from the race. His website has also disappeared into the ether. Ditto for his Twitter account. It’s as if he never existed.
3. Ex-Cop From Cop Family Files For Reelection In Kent County. Terry Pepper (D) has filed for reelection to an At-Large spot on Kent County Levy Court. If memory serves, his father once ran for the General Assembly from Kent County. He has also served as an ‘advisor’ to the State Of Delaware for something like 21 years. Betcha he’s ‘advising’ police agencies. Actually, police and fire agencies:
Second, I served in the Governor’s office in a number of positions: 1) Governor’s Liaison to Local and County Governments in Delaware, where I obtained extensive knowledge of the challenges faced daily by our county and local governments. 2) Liaison to the Volunteer Fire companies and the State Fire Commission, providing insight into the issues faced by our volunteers. 3) Policy Advisor for Safety and Homeland Security, working with state and local police agencies, local governments and fire companies to insure public safety for the State and
Third, as a Delaware State Trooper and as Delaware’s Homeland Security Advisor (my current position), I have the knowledge and experience to provide guidance and leadership for Kent County. I am currently the Chairman of the Public Safety Committee on Levy Court, responsible for the Kent County Emergency Preparedness Office, Kent County 911 Emergency Reporting Center and the Kent County Paramedics.
Really, there’s nothing wrong with that. I wish I could remember when and if his dad ran for state rep. If any of you remember, please post the info.
That’s all I’ve got. What’d I miss, and whaddayathink?