Posted only when I gather enough facts, rumors, innuendo and snark to justify publishing. Until the fall. Then it legit becomes weekly. ‘Cept when I’ve got nothing. I’ve now got a bleepload:
1. A McBride vs. Young Primary For Congress? 8-Ball sez: “Signs point to yes”. I love them both. I hope that Gene instead opts for a race for Governor. However, if this primary takes place, I’ll be with Sarah. I just feel that her voice is desperately needed at the federal level at a time when the LGBTQ community is being mercilessly targeted. Should Gene run and win, I won’t be depressed, though. Should Gene run and lose, I hope and pray that he’ll resurface in 2026, when the entire progressive community will support him in an effort to take down Chris Coons. Contrary to reports, no Democrat has officially announced that they’re running for Congress, and likely won’t until LBR announces her expected run to succeed Carper.
2. Whither Speaker Pete? From what I can gather, his current plan is indeed to step down as Speaker, but to serve out his term in the House. He is not likely, however, to seek reelection in 2024. Meaning, no special election. Will he step down as Speaker in June, or will he wait until perhaps the fall to step down? And who will succeed him as Speaker? It’s far from a sure thing that it’ll be Our PAL Val. Although she’s the House Majority Leader, she doesn’t automatically become Speaker if/when Pete steps down. There is a great deal of anger targeted at both of them due to what appears to be yet another purge of House staff. Simply put, neither of them are decent human beings.
3. Whither Ruth Briggs King? Yes, she’s stepping down from the House at the end of the June session. Meaning, special election in the fall. FWIW, current registration in her 37th RD is 6212 R, 5617 D, and 3887 I. Unlikely pickup opportunity for the D’s unless the R’s pick a true nut-job. Word on the street is that RBK’s looking at running for Lt. Governor. She is far from the most unreasonable R out there. Meaning, she’ll likely be primaried.
4. Remember Steven Washington? He was Sarah McBride’s Republican challenger in 2022. Guess what? He’s a Democrat now. And he’s filed a committee to run for the 1st RD seat currently held by Nnamdi Chukwuocha. He’ll lose. Word is that Shane Darby will not challenge Nnamdi this go-round. Hmmm, wonder if she lives in the 1st Senate District. You know, if Sarah wins…
That’s all I’ve got. What’d I miss, and whaddayathink?