Monday Open Thread [7.9.12]

Political junkies all over Delaware are trying to suss out what the primary field will look like starting at 12:01 tomorrow, which is the filing deadline. El Som has put up an Open Thread for you to post news, rumors, and speculation about last minute candidate machinations. I'm particularly interested in what is going on in the City -- the City Council field promises to be large, with plenty of controversial candidates and there is, of course, the Mayor's race.

The Cowardly Lions of Free Speech

Bill Moyers continues to be one of the most insightful and moral champions of of genuine democracy. Here, he discusses the implications for the Supreme Court decision to not revisit their Citizens United decision.

Mitt Romney Is Not Having a Good Week

At least that is what it looks like from the radio and online news I see. Let's start with his campaign not knowing how to settle on whether the penalty for not having health coverage built into Romneycare and Obamacare is a penalty or a tax

Take Action: Sign the Delaware Marriage Equality Petition

It is the last day of Gay Pride Month, and we should remind ourselves that our LGBT family, friends and neighbors still have a little ways to go to be able to enjoy all of the rights the rest of us do. If you haven't signed the Delaware Marriage Equality Petition, please click on the link below and add your name to the 7700+ Delawareans who want to see gay marriage legal in this state.