Let’s wrap up Day 4, courtesy of the Delaware State News:
While Senate leadership agreed on the next course of action, the same could not be said for those in the House.
In a joint statement, only House Majority Leader Valerie Longhurst, D-Bear, and House Majority Whip Larry Mitchell, D-Elsmere, demanded the auditor step down and resign from the office immediately, stating that the governor should use his constitutional authority to remove Ms. McGuiness should she opt not to resign.
Notably absent from the statement was Ms. McGuiness’ longtime associate and Speaker of the House Pete Schwartzkopf, D-Rehoboth Beach. Ms. McGuiness, who formerly served as a Rehoboth Beach commissioner, has been a staunch supporter of Rep. Schwartzkopf on the campaign trail, and during her campaign for state auditor in 2018, he gave Ms. McGuiness a glaring endorsement. (A ‘glaring’ endorsement? But, I digress…)
Rep. Schwartzkopf was not available for comment on Monday.
(In my mind’s eye, I picture Speaker Pete and Ernie Lopez in a sparsely-furnished bachelor pad, throwing back whiskey and fighting back tears, while watching some grainy VHS footage of the exploits that have sent them both into exile. A half-empty bottle of a testosterone enhancer sits on the counter.)
Perhaps Speaker Pete will resurface on Day 5. We will be watching.