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General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thurs., Jan. 19, 2023

By El Somnambulo January 19, 20239 Comments

The air of excitement is palpable. The day that John Carney comes out of hibernation to discover he casts no shadow. Nor utters words of wisdom. His State Of The…

DL Open Thread: Thursday, January 19, 2023

By El Somnambulo January 19, 20239 Comments

Famous Delaware Pro Rassler Killed In Auto Accident. Jay Briscoe, whose real name was Jamin Pugh. The Briscoes were a world-class tag team. Jay posted a homophobic tweet back around…

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Weds., January 18, 2023

By El Somnambulo January 18, 202311 Comments

Hoo-boy. So much stuff to cover, much of it bad. Featuring at least one screed, maybe more. First, the 'just the facts, ma'am' portion of the Wrap-Up, aka yesterday's Session…

Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Tuesday, January 17, 2023

By El Somnambulo January 17, 202310 Comments

We've got some really bad bills coming up in committee this week. Unfortunately, for today's report, most of them are due to be considered on Wednesday. A couple of them…

DL Open Thread: Sunday, January 15, 2023

By El Somnambulo January 15, 20232 Comments

Some Fantastic Changes To Medicare. Cap on insulin prices, free vaccinations, and more. Yes, Rethugs want to roll back some of the changes. D's should be shouting hosannas from the…

DL Open Thread: Saturday, January 14, 2023

By El Somnambulo January 14, 202310 Comments

Everybody Knew About Santos' Lies--Except The Democrats: In late 2021, as he prepared to make a second run for a suburban New York City House seat, George Santos gave permission…

DL Open Thread: Friday, January 13, 2023

By El Somnambulo January 13, 20236 Comments

The New 'McCarthy Committee'. This new MAGAT playground has the potential to be every bit as destructive as the House Un-American Activities Committee and the anti-Communist witch hunt by Sen.…

DL Open Thread: Thursday, January 12, 2023

By El Somnambulo January 12, 20239 Comments

Could We See Vince McMahon Strutting Down King Street? There's always a Delaware Connection, and we should be thankful for that. Vince McMahon, who had resigned from the WWE Board,…

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thursday, January 12, 2023

By El Somnambulo January 12, 20232 Comments

It's official: Gov. Carney's State Of The State Address will take place on Tuesday, January 17. Or on Thursday, January 19. (Hey, maybe even on Wednesday, January 18.) It will…

General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Weds., January 11, 2023

By El Somnambulo January 11, 20238 Comments

Both the House and the Senate passed series of Resolutions to organize for the upcoming legislative session. They can conduct business now. For legislative newbies, if you click on the…

Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Tuesday, January 10, 2023

By El Somnambulo January 10, 202320 Comments

Featuring the first REALLY BAD BILL OF THE SESSION. But, I'm getting ahead of myself. Today's Opening Session is merely ceremonial. Swearing-in of the Senators and the Reps, followed by…

DL Open Thread: Sunday, January 8, 2023

By El Somnambulo January 8, 20232 Comments

The Sham That Is Trump-Style Populism: This crisis is entirely of the party’s own making. For decades it has whipped its base into a righteous fury by promising radical policies…

DL Open Thread: Saturday, January 7, 2023

By El Somnambulo January 7, 20237 Comments

McCarthy Completes Blow Job Just In Time For Gaetz To Cum To His Rescue. I'm not the most scatological contributor on here, but no other metaphor will suffice. This could…