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DL Open Thread: Thurs., Jan. 23, 2020
Schiff & D’s Lay Out Devastating Case. I don’t need any link. That multimedia presentation was genius. And every time Schiff reached a roadblock because of evidence the White House has withheld, he stopped and said,”I’d like to see that evidence, would you like to see that evidence? You can. Just ask for it.’ Not […]
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Weds., Jan. 22, 2020
The General Assembly and the Governor have finally, finally, found a partial funding source for the much-touted Clean Water Initiative. $50 mill, to be exact. From projected state surplus revenue. Another $50 mill could come from a Federal match and already-allocated moneys. BTW, I used the Delaware State News article b/c I’m captivated by the […]
DL Open Thread: Weds., Jan. 22, 2020
House Impeachment Managers Turned Process Debate Into Substance. Instead of fighting on procedural grounds, they laid out the case of the President’s crimes. They have their shit together. BTW, McConnell gave Susan Collins permission to vote for one of those subpoenas. As if that’s gonna give her enough cover. She is the Cathy Cloutier of […]
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Tues., Jan. 21, 2020
I may, may owe Bernie Bros Greatest Foe about one-tenth of an apology. No, there was no legal or practical way that he could have pushed through a bill setting Delaware’s statewide primaries for this April. This cycle’s process has been underway for months, there would not be near enough time for the Department of […]
DL Open Thread: Tues., Jan. 21, 2020
McConnell Reveals Rigged Rules. No evidence, no documents, no witnesses, and testimony up to and past midnight. We can take him at his word. He and the White House moved in lockstep on this: The White House, which has worked closely with Mr. McConnell on the trial’s parameters, indicated it was pleased. Eric Ueland, the […]
DL Open Thread: Mon., Jan. 20, 2020
The Virginia Gun Rally. On MLK Day, no less: Along with mainstream gun-rights activists, the event is also expected to attract white supremacists, members of antigovernment militias and other extremists, stoking fears of the sort of violence that left one person dead and some two dozen others injured in 2017 during a far-right rally in […]
DL Open Thread: Sun., Jan. 19, 2020
Malls Don’t Have To Fail. A success story, and a possible road map for the Concord Mall? I get it. Miami is not suburban Brandywine Hundred. But the concept of the mall as a fun destination can work–if the new owners are interested in more than wringing whatever value is left out of the place. […]
DL Open Thread: Sat., Jan. 18, 2020
Five Myths About Bipartisanship. I think they’ve got it about right. Maybe Chris Coons should take a look. Is Trump’s Popularity Overstated? Could be. Could manifest itself in lower R turnout. Which could be offset by Rethuggery when it comes to voter suppression. Why Isn’t Devin Nunes In Jail? Links between Nunes and Lev Parnas […]
DL Open Thread: Fri., Jan. 17, 2020
How Much Of The Impeachment Trial Will Be Cloaked In Secrecy? McConnell is already imposing restrictions on the press, and the Senate is likely to go into closed meetings. People will talk, though. Especially politicians. Look for more Chris Coons than you can stand. Trump’s DC Hotel: A Breeding Ground For Corruption. BTW, there’s a […]
Delaware Political Weekly: Jan. 10-16, 2020
1. Dave McBride Is Toast. I decided to go back and see when he last had any sort of credible opponent, or, for that matter, any opponent. The year was 1986, and his opponent was one Drew Angeline, who had the distinction of having served as Rita Justice’s chauffeur when she was New Castle County […]
BREAKING: Gov. Carney Stonewalls Education Funding Lawsuit!
I am now officially a subscriber to the Delaware State News, and this story from Randall Chase is why I took the plunge. Gov. John Carney has chosen to emulate Donald Trump and has made his top appointed officials unavailable for deposition in the lawsuit charging that state public schools are inadequately funded: Attorneys for […]
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thurs., Jan. 16, 2020
OK, everybody, take a deep cleansing breath. I’ll take one too. Aaaaaahhhh… You can turn off the alarms: The 2020 Delaware non-presidential primaries will not be held in April. They can’t be held in April. As required by law, the State Board Of Elections long ago posted the official calendar for elections for this cycle. […]
DL Open Thread: Thurs., Jan. 16, 2020
Lev Parnas Drops Bombs On Trump Defense. No wonder the Rethugs want it over fast. Again, will any, any R, when it comes right down to it, insist on a real trial with real evidence? If Parnas’ claims check out, both Barr and Pence were criminal co-conspirators. State Department Blows Off Required Congressional Briefings. When […]
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