Posts by Delaware Dem

From Andrew Sullivan:

[The Republican’s] clear and open intent is to do all they can, however they can, to sabotage the new administration (and the economy to boot). They want failure. Even now. Even after the last eight years. Even in a recession as steeply dangerous as this one. There are legitimate debates to be had; and then there is the cynicism and surrealism of total political war. We now should have even less doubt about what kind of people they are. And the mountain of partisan vitriol Obama will have to climb every day of the next four or eight years.

As I said before, the Republicans thrive at being an opposition party. There is no tactic too shameful that they will not employ. There will be no peace or bipartisanship between the GOP and Obama. Sure, a few Senators here and there may defy the groupthink that is the GOP opposition once and a while, but they will be a pretty united block of “NO” going forward. Thus, in two years the key will be to make the Party of NO irrelevant in governance. When Al Franken is finally seated as Minnesota’ s Senator in the coming weeks, we will have 59 Senators. One shy of a Filibuster proof majority. Once we get that last Senator, there will be no need to pander to Republicans. There will be no need for water down legislation so that it garners the support of Republicans. Some Blue Dog Democrats like Carper and Nelson will still be a problem, but at least they are Democrats.

In 2010, shockingly, the initial battlefield again favors the Democrats for the third election cycle in a row. As you will see, it is possible for the Democrats to pick up yet another 7 to 8 seats. Which is good, since in 2012 we have to start defending all the seats we won in 2006 to take the majority. Indeed, the Senate battlefields from 2012 on will favor Republicans simply because the Democrats will have more seats to defend.

So let’s review the seats up for grabs:

He says the country does not support the Stimulus Plan. Oh really?

Each Friday morning from now on, I will post links to some key local Delaware stories in the Delaware blogosphere. UPDATE: Our links to Delaware Watch, Delaware Way, Delaware Libertarian,…

I received the following in an email from a friend who doesn't want to be identified publicly. I will repost it in its entirety. Called Castle's office today, told his…

Back in the day at Daily Kos, I was the subject of a pretty infamous outing. I wrote then as Delaware Dem and I write now as Delaware Dem. Hell,…

For now until time immemorial, the biggest tax cut in all human history will have been signed into law by a Democratic President. It is not that I am an…

I am a new fan of Congressman Michael Capuano. Who knew he had it in him?

The Fix at the Washington Post is reporting that the Grand Betrayer of Delaware, Congressman Mike Castle, may change his traitorous "no" to a disingenuous "yes" vote. First, I will…

Our illustrious Senator Tom Carper made an appearance on WDEL's afternoon news yesterday to sell the economic stimulus package. In so doing, I think he made shit up. First, he…

that the United States of America nearly collapsed, both politically and economically, in September of 2008. Do you think I overstate the case? Listen to Congressman Paul Kanjorski:

Liveblog over. Join us next time on "As the Obama Turns."

I talk to God all the time. I pray for the health and safety of my friends and family. I pray that certain situations resolve themselves favorably. Yes, I do…

We have just received a tip that there will be a "major announcement tomorrow night at the 14th District Democrats meeting regarding a current row office-holder switching political parties." I…