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General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Weds., June 26, 2024
The Big News: BHL Took A Walk. Why? Because there was a distinct possibility that the vote on Paul Baumbach’s HB 140 would have been a 10-10 tie–said tie then to be broken by the Lieutenant Governor. It’s one of the very few duties of the office, and one that rarely happens. I remember the […]
Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Two Big Stories Today: Bond Bill On Agenda. HB 140 Could Reemerge In Senate. A quick look at the Bond Bill reveals–yet more money for the Underwater City At Ft. DuPont despite solemn promises from Our PAL Val and Nicole ‘No Longer’ Poore that last year was the end of the State’s commitment to the […]
DL Open Thread: Sunday, June 23, 2024
A Model For The Country–But Is John Carney Paying Attention?: Maryland’s legalization of recreational marijuana just over a year ago has obviously been a boon to users. But it has also benefited the state, bringing in more than $26 million in tax revenue during the second half of 2023. Meanwhile, citizens with possession convictions on […]
DL Open Thread: Saturday, June 22, 2024
My Cranky Old Man Take Of The Day: I don’t give two bleeps as to what the Song Of The Summer will be. Not to mention, who gets to anoint which forgettable sugary confection earns the monicker? I mean, we’re not talking ‘Dancing In The Streets’ territory here. Here’s one from way back that shoulda’ […]
Delaware Political Weekly: June 14-20, 2024
1. Meaningless Endorsements. We’re in Captain Obvious territory here: Any endorsements that take place after a primary has been resolved are meaningless. Or, in some cases, pathetic. Or perhaps you missed the e-mail that John Carney has now endorsed Sarah McBride. Yo, John, you endorsed Eugene Young. Everybody knows that you and Sarah get along […]
DL Open Thread: Friday, June 21, 2024
A Rogue Judge–From The Beginning. Shortly after Judge Aileen M. Cannon drew the assignment in June 2023 to oversee former President Donald J. Trump’s classified documents case, two more experienced colleagues on the federal bench in Florida urged her to pass it up and hand it off to another jurist, according to two people briefed […]
Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Thurs., June 20, 2024
Yeah, I understand. The Budget Bill and a Supplemental Appropriations bill will be considered today. But the Big Story is that this may well be the day that Paul Baumbach realizes his crowning legislative achievement. I’m not sure how many years it’s been, but his ceaseless work on behalf of a Death With Dignity statute […]
DL Open Thread: Thursday, June 20, 2024
Caught the season-ending episode of ‘Hacks’ last night. Man, they stuck the landing. Can’t wait for Season Four. If you haven’t been watching… Calling All Trolls: The election-year stink-bombing has gotten out of hand. If your posts–and your posting privileges–disappear, just remember: We are the Judge, Jury, And Executioner. ‘Thou Shalt Not Not Post The […]
Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Due to Juneteenth tomorrow, there are only two scheduled session days this week. However, both agendas are jam-packed, as are the committee schedules. No time to waste. Pour yourselves another cuppa, and settle in for awhile. Whoa. Just look at that House Agenda. Where to begin? At the beginning–if only for a Teaching Moment and […]
Yikes! Matt Meyer Channels His Inner Black Preacher…
…and drops off a check for $100K at Mt. Joy Church. On behalf of New Castle County. Check out the video from about 48 minutes in: Looks like a pretty basic church/state violation to me. But I’m no lawyer.
BHL’s Corruption: It’s Not A Bug, It’s A Feature.
More essential reporting from Cris Barrish and WHYY News. Read the article: Delaware gubernatorial candidate Bethany Hall Long has taken $25,000 in donations that exceed legal limit This would be bad enough when taken by itself. However, when you consider the ‘borrowing’ of something like $200 K from donors, the alleged ‘audit’ that she won’t […]
DL Open Thread: Sunday: June 16, 2024
Out: El Nino. In: La Nina. What does it mean? Not what it used to, thanks to that thing you can’t talk about in Florida: The strong El Nino weather condition that added a bit of extra heat to already record warm global temperatures is gone. It’s cool flip side, La Nina, is likely to […]
DL Open Thread: Saturday, June 15, 2024
Business CEO’s See The Real Trump. I mean, they’ll support him anyway, but still…: Several CEOs “said that [Trump] was remarkably meandering, could not keep a straight thought [and] was all over the map,” CNBC’s Andrew Ross Sorkin reported Friday on CNBC’s “Squawk Box.” Among the topics on which Trump offered scant details were how […]
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