1. Meaningless Endorsements. We’re in Captain Obvious territory here: Any endorsements that take place after a primary has been resolved are meaningless. Or, in some cases, pathetic. Or perhaps you missed the e-mail that John Carney has now endorsed Sarah McBride. Yo, John, you endorsed Eugene Young. Everybody knows that you and Sarah get along as well as Carper and Minner did. Hey, didja know that Nancy Pelosi endorsed Sarah? After Eugene dropped out? Who the fuck was she gonna endorse? Sorry, some political stuff just gets on my nerves.
2. Yet Another Out-Of-State PAC Files To Support BHL. This one is called ‘Workers For A New Delaware’. W-wait a minute. That 1811 Chestnut Street Philly address looks familiar. Be right back–well, lookee here. The new PAC has the exact same address–right down to the suite #, 305 to be specific, as Jimmy Cauley’s First State Forward PAC. The treasurer of record is one Thomas ‘Doc’ Sweitzer. Wanna see who he is? This guy. His firm’s specialty?:
Whether you’re facing media scrutiny, a major reputational risk or a byzantine regulatory maze, we know how to get you on the right path – and how to communicate it to the audiences that matter.
Hmmm, more trouble brewing for BHL? One can only hope.
3. Three More Primaries. In two cases, incumbent Republicans filed this past week, and face already-filed primary challengers. Hmmm, both in districts that cross over between Kent and Suxco. Probably not a coincidence. Anyway, Dave Wilson of the undistinguished Wilson clan has filed for reelection in SD 18, where he will face Bob Reed, who we’ve previously discussed here. Rep. Bryan Shupe has filed for reelection in RD 36, where he will face challenger Patrick Smith, also previously discussed here. Looks like Shupe’s district is now completely in Suxco, although it previously included portions of Milford.
Oh, the Democratic primary–perennial candidate Ade Adewunmi Kuforiji has filed to face Tracey Miller in RD 34, the winner to face Lyndon Yearick in this Kent County district. Kuforiji lost to Yearick in 2018, getting about 41% of the vote; edged out one Bob Haynes in a 2020 D primary for the same seat, then lost to Yearick, this time with about 43% of the vote; then lost in yet another rematch with Yearick in 2022, this time garnering 38%. I remember writing back in 2018 that his race against Yearick could be one to watch. But he didn’t raise any money, didn’t seem to try. I think that Miller, at least on paper, could give Yearick a run for his money. Anybody have inside skinny on this race?
4. Shane Darby Gets Primary Challenger. Hmmm, why is my Spidey Sense tingling? His name is John Johnson Jr. I found at least three John Johnson Jr’s in Wilmington who could be this John Johnson Jr. Can one of you tell me (a) which JJJ this is; and (b) why they would run against arguably Delaware’s best city councilperson? Is this retribution from Nnamdi? Are the Potters involved? I want facts, pipples? Or, failing that, juicy innuendo will suffice.
5. Filings. D Lisa Blunt Rochester for United States Senate; R Donyale Hall for US Representative; State Rep. Rae Moore (D-RD 8); State Rep. Kim Williams (D-RD 19).
That’s all I’ve got this week. What’d I miss, and whaddayathink?