1. Yo, Collin. It’s Time! There has been, to put it charitably, a dearth of visible political activity from you. Haven’t gotten any updates from you even though I’ve contributed. I mean, even photos from events you’re attending, something just to show that you’re, um, attending events. The latest update on your Facebook page is from May. Your candidate homepage doesn’t appear to have been updated at all. You know, with events, photos, anything at all to suggest an active campaign. I think you’d make the best Governor of those in the race. However, if you’re not all the way in, let us know now–and then endorse Matt Meyer–so we don’t have to face the disaster of BHL occupying the Governor’s office.
2. NCC Dems Endorse Kyle Evans Gay. They may have endorsed others. I mean, how could you not endorse Marcus Henry when the opponent is Karen Hartley-Nagle? (Note to self: Call our District Chair and ask her how the meeting went.) However, if you saw Kyle’s performance on the floor of the Senate this week, you could be forgiven in wishing that she was running for Governor instead of Lt. Governor. I’m proud that our 7th RD Committee supported this recommendation. If you don’t know her, you should really take the time.
3. WFP Endorses Val Gould For NCC Council President! They made other endorsements as well, but Val Gould is an extraordinary candidate. They spoke (along with Jason Hoover) at this past week’s Arden Town Meeting. Val exudes the kind of humanity that I, for one, value in elected officials. And human beings, for that matter. It’s gonna be an uphill fight in a five-way primary. It’s a race that Val can win. However, win or lose, Val has a bright political future. Assuming that Sarah McBride gets elected to Congress, someone will have to take her place in Dover. Val would be right at the top of the list for me. The other endorsements–all worthy–Rep. Sophie Phillips in RD 18 (future Speaker?); WCC Councilwoman Shane Darby in CD 2; and Kevin Caneco for NCC Council District 12 (a huge upgrade).
4. Sarah McBride Gets New Primary Challenger (?). One Earl Cooper. Don’t know if it’s the golf guy who has a community outreach job with Mayor Mike. Could also be a guy who started a heavy machinery business in Wilmington. Who can fill in the blanks? Including, why?
5. Cyndie Romer Gets R Challenger. One David Hansberger. Perhaps his website is under construction, perhaps not. Looks like a stock photo, David’s not in it. I think it’s this guy, but that’s all I could dig up. David, care to share? Anyway, name on the ballot.
6. Darius Brown Gets Token Challenger. One Jon Roe. Apparently his real name. Green Party? Is that really his real name?
7. 3rd Candidate Files In Wilmington City Council District 7. One James Dahlke. An ‘Ambassador’ for the Chamber Of Commerce. And an office manager for First Citizens Community Bank. Other candidates are incumbent Chris Johnson and challenger Peggy Brooks.
That’s all I’ve got this week. What’d I miss, and whaddayathink?