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We Want YOU To Run For State Auditor!

By El Somnambulo January 11, 202111 Comments

Let's not mince words: The Office Of State Auditor has extraordinary potential to promote accountability and transparency in state government. The State Auditor, the last two in particular, have instead…

DL Open Thread: Sunday, January 10, 2021

By El Somnambulo January 10, 20215 Comments

Trump Fired Federal Prosecutor In Georgia Because He Wouldn't Investigate Trump's 'Voter Fraud' Claims. That was the 'unforeseen circumstance' the prosecutor cited for leaving. Trump Pushed Georgia Elections Investigator To…

DL Open Thread: Saturday, January 9, 2021

By El Somnambulo January 9, 20215 Comments

The Incoming Senate Environmental Chair Is--Tom Carper. Incremental change awaits. Rethuglican Party Embraces Denialism. Does anything about this gathering seem in touch with reality to you? Rethuglican State Attorneys General…

DL Open Thread: Friday, January 8, 2021

By El Somnambulo January 8, 202136 Comments

Capitol Police Officer Dies. Beaten by a thug wielding a fire extinguisher. Trump should be tried for murder. 'Reckless disregard', I know, I've watched way too much Law & Order. …

DL Open Thread Non-Coup (Sorta) Edition: Thursday, January 7, 2021

By El Somnambulo January 7, 20219 Comments

BTW, Biden Is Officially The President-Elect. You would have had to stay up until 5 am or so to know it. But, it happened. This IS Who We Are. The…

DL Open Thread: Trump-Incited Coup Edition

By El Somnambulo January 7, 202137 Comments

Trump brought 'em to DC, lit the fuse, incited them, and pointed them in the direction of the US Capitol. An assault on democracy to keep a despot in power.…

BREAKING: Biden Selects Merrick Garland To Be AG

By El Somnambulo January 6, 20212 Comments

Color me unexcited. I understand the symbolism, but he's not the progressive we needed: https://www.politico.com/news/2021/01/06/biden-to-tap-merrick-garland-for-attorney-general-455410 Civil rights leaders will not be pleased. The closest analogy I can come up with:…

DL Open Thread: Wednesday, January 6, 2021: Non-Georgia Edition

By El Somnambulo January 6, 202123 Comments

Trump Prepares To Throw Pence Under The Bus. The coup officially fails today. Will poor Mike be OK? Doctors fear he might have to undergo a lipunsuction procedure. Won't Stop…

Dems March Through Georgia Open Thread

By El Somnambulo January 6, 20219 Comments

Make no mistake: They've won 'em both. Ossoff has a 16,000 vote lead, more than what Biden won Georgia by. The remaining smattering of outstanding votes are in strong D…

Georgia Election Results Open Thread

By El Somnambulo January 5, 202114 Comments

Polls Close at 7. Follow along and comment here.

DL Open Thread: Tuesday, January 5, 2021

By El Somnambulo January 5, 20213 Comments

Trump's Stoopid Lawyer Trix. Sidney Powell. Cleta Mitchell. Wonder if Trump will pay Powell's legal fees if she's sued. Trump's Sources? QAnon And 4Chan. Guess Fox and even Newsmax are…

Delaware Manufactured Homeowners To Get Free Legal Help In Disputes With Landlords

By El Somnambulo January 4, 20215 Comments

This is great news. Here's the press release from Delaware's Attorney General: First State manufactured home owners eligible for free legal representation under new contract DOJ-CLASI agreement covers most disputes…

DL Open Thread: Monday, January 4, 2020

By El Somnambulo January 4, 20217 Comments

All Living Defense Secretaries Argue Against Involving Military In Election. This is neither an academic exercise, nor is it taking a place in a vacuum. They have at least some…