Song of the Day 2/15: Bad Company, “Young Blood”
The competition for scummiest asshole in Florida is so crowded it has to be held in categories, like drag races. In the congressional class, while Anna Paulina Luna is giving…
DL Open Thread: Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024
RNC Set To Pay Trump's Legal Fees? Looks like that's what's behind Trump's choices for RNC leaders: Several senior Republican officials are concerned that Donald Trump’s expected takeover of the…
Song of the Day 2/14: Penny and the Quarters, “You and Me”
It's almost a miracle that "You and Me" ever reached our ears. The demo tape was recorded sometime in the early '70s in Columbus, Ohio, for a tiny soul label,…
DL Open Thread Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024
The special election to replace the Lyin' King, George Santos, as representative in New York's 3rd congressional district wasn't the squeaker predicted by polling. Democrat Tom Suozzi defeated his Republican…
BREAKING: McGuiness Conviction Upheld
From the News-Journal: The Delaware Supreme Court has affirmed the misdemeanor conflict of interest conviction of former state Auditor Kathy McGuiness while overturning her other misdemeanor conviction, remanding that charge…
Song of the Day 2/13: Professor Longhair, “Go to the Mardi Gras”
Happy Fat Tuesday! Legendary pianist Professor Longhair recorded this tune in 1949, but the 1959 version he did for Ron Records is the one that everybody has played ever since.…
Who Should Replace Biden?
Since so many people think Joe Biden is dragging down the chances of defeating Donald Trump in November, whom do you think should top the ticket instead? Take the poll…
DL Open Thread Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024
Today's top story: Joe Biden turned one day older yesterday, continuing his troubling tendency to age. Worse, he refuses to do anything about it, despite the throngs demanding he step…
Song of the Day 2/12: Oasis, “Don’t Look Back in Anger”
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced this year's nominees for induction and, as usual, the list shows the institution has all but lost interest in rock music. Acts…
DL Open Thread Monday, Feb. 12, 2024
Joe Biden might be old, but he still has enough juice to rig the Super Bowl. He even got within half a point of nailing the over/under. A PAC supporting…
Song of the Day 2/11: Thee Sinseers, “What’s His Name”
Guest post by Nathan Arizona An old music genre never really dies. Something’s always there to revive it. In the case of Chicano soul, sometimes called lowrider soul, streets and…
DL Open Thread: Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024
Trump's Gonna Trump: Told NATO Allies To Pay Up, Or...: Former President Donald J. Trump said on Saturday that, while president, he told the leaders of NATO countries that he…
Delaware Political Weekly: Feb. 2-9, 2024
Yes, an eight-day week. Without 8/7ths times the political news of a typical 7-day week. But I can only work with what comes my way. 1. Kevin Caneco Kicks Off…