1. Great Challenger Files Against, Wait For It–Bill Bush! I’ve always sensed that Bush was more or less installed in that position by Delaware Way movers and shakers, led by Lonnie George. You’ll recall that Bush was the guy on the Del-Tech board who sunk the career educator the Board had nominated to succeed George. You know, so that career non-educator Mark Brainard could get the job, just as Lonnie wanted:
Hoy showed some concerns as to whether he would be able to weave his way into Delaware and the college’s political circles, according to emails sent by Hoy and obtained by The Daily Times of Salisbury, Maryland, through the Freedom of Information Act.
“One of the nay votes is an attorney for the Legislature, which speaks to the concern of swaying the legislators,” the email continues. “The other is Lonnie’s [George] best friend, which speaks to Lonnie’s continuing influence.”
“The chair[man] told me that he asked for a unanimous vote when it was clear that I would be the selection, but the other two wouldn’t relent,” the email reads.
The two “nay” votes came from board members William Bush and John M. Maiorano, Stellini said. Bush has served as an attorney for both the Delaware House of Representatives and the governor’s office.
An insider who found his way into office thanks to his well-placed pals. Including Lonnie George, and Pete ‘n Val, who hired Bush as staff attorney. He has been an impediment to progressive legislation ever since, and has been given far too much power by the House Kop Kabal.
Well, we’re gonna get to see who the voters want in office this time. That’s because Monica Shockley-Porter has filed her committee, and will likely face Bush in a primary. I met her at a candidate training session, and she’s spectacular! She is the Public Relations Specialist for the Capital School District. She is my kind of grassroots activist as she is the Advocacy Chair for the Fund For Women, Treasurer for Network Delaware, Recording Secretary for the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, and a board member of the Delaware Local Journalism Initiative. You will love her!
As you can likely tell, she has already developed strong grassroots alliances in her district and in Delaware. This race immediately lands near the top of the list of progressive priorities for 2024. As soon as her website is up, I’ll update this. If you live in the Dover area, this is the House race you’ll want to volunteer for.
2. Collin O’Mara Running For Governor? I’m asking b/c I’ve gotten a couple of hints to that effect from our Tip Line. The former DNREC Secretary looks the part of a youthful Kennedyesque politico, and he has prioritized environmental issues in his current role as president and CEO of the National Wildlife Federation. I, for one, would willingly consider his candidacy as I remain ambivalent about both BHL and Matt Meyer, although I’m looking forward to meeting one of those candidates this week. I know Collin has both supporters and detractors on this board. What do you think?
3. Serial Candidate Files For Lt. Governor. In fairness, that could hold true for both Sherry Dorsey Walker and Debbie Harrington as well. In this case, the candidate is David Lamar Williams, Jr. You may (not) recall his primary challenge to John Carney in 2020. That’s because his theme was:
“Governor [John] Carney’s doing a good job,” said David Lamar Wiliams Jr., a gubernatorial candidate looking to take on incumbent Carney in the Democratic primary. “I think we could do a little bit better though.”
Seems like a real decent guy. Got 15% in that race. Truth to tell, I probably voted for him (against Carney). And hey, if he has a compulsion to run for office, why not?
That’s all I’ve got. What’d I miss, and whaddayathink?