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DL Open Thread: Thursday, September 28, 2023

By El Somnambulo September 28, 202314 Comments

Is Vivek Ramaswamy the first AI candidate? There's something alarmingly unnatural about him. No real person talks like that. That, and 'What a buncha morans' are my only thoughts about…

Delaware’s Most Intriguing Legislative Races Of 2024: #3-RD 14

By El Somnambulo September 28, 2023

I'm not even sure how contested this race will be. But the prospect of Marty Rendon replacing Former Speaker Pete Schwartzkopf in RD 14 excites me no end. I grant…

State Of Delaware Sues Amazon While State Of Delaware Throws Money At Amazon

By El Somnambulo September 27, 20235 Comments

To be specific, Delaware AG Kathleen Jennings has joined other state AG's and the Federal government in suing Amazon while the Carney Administration's privatized economic development scam agency continues to…

NCC Council & Developers Vs. The Public

By El Somnambulo September 26, 202317 Comments

The ongoing unholy alliance, with money as the catalyst. Kids, wanna get your project rezoned and approved far from the prying eyes of the public? Here's how: A proposed New…

Chris Coons Reallyreallyreally Wants To Be Secretary Of State

By El Somnambulo September 25, 20238 Comments

It's a little unseemly and more than a bit desparate, but I'm all for it: Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) said he would "consider it seriously" if he was asked by…

DL Open Thread: Friday, September 15, 2023

By El Somnambulo September 15, 20235 Comments

UAW Goes On Strike Against Detroit's 'Big Three'. BTW, 'Stellantis' (a combination of 'Stella!' and 'Atlantis'?) is the nom du jour of what used to be Chrysler. How did this…

DL Open Thread: Thursday, September 14, 2023

By El Somnambulo September 14, 20236 Comments

The MAGA Doom Loop: Rethugs Double Down On Anti-Democracy, Voters Of All Stripes Rebel. Wash, Rinse, Repeat: For almost three years now, Republicans have defended or embraced Donald Trump’s authoritarianism…

DE’s Most Intriguing Legislative Races Of 2024: #4: RD 22

By El Somnambulo September 13, 20233 Comments

You can prioritize any of our remaining four races in any order you want. Just, if you can, prioritize working on at least one of the four campaigns. Four great…

House Rethugs To Impeach Biden Over–Something

By El Somnambulo September 12, 20231 Comment

Speaker Kevin McCarthy, whose hold on his office depends on the most extreme MAGAts in his Caucus, has given in to one of their demands: House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.)…

DL Open Thread: Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023

By El Somnambulo September 10, 20233 Comments

Coco Gauff--A Star Is Born. So easy to root for: Gauff was identified as a potential future champion at the age of 15, and she hauled expectations around like a…

DL Open Thread: Saturday, September 9, 2023

By El Somnambulo September 9, 20235 Comments

Earthquake In Morocco. A bad one: A rare, powerful earthquake struck Morocco late Friday night, killing more than 800 people and damaging buildings from villages in the Atlas Mountains to…

DL Open Thread: Friday, Sept. 8, 2023

By El Somnambulo September 8, 20237 Comments

700 Years And Counting. The amount of prison time that has been meted out to all those convicted of Jan. 6 crimes: The sentences over the past week — including…

Worst Delaware Governor In Recent History Endorses…

By El Somnambulo September 7, 202317 Comments

...Bethany Hall Long. Meaning, it's official. No way I can support her. Eight more years of being led around by the Chamber? Eight more years of being led around by…