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DL Open Thread: Fri., June 21, 2019
72, Count ‘Em, 72, Philly Cops Suspended For Racist & Anti-Muslim Facebook Posts. Here’s the research that nailed ’em. Gee, think we might find something similar here in Delaware? The Reprisal On Iran That Wasn’t. Jee-zus. It’s almost impossible that these bozos won’t get us involved in military action here. Biden Reached Out To Eastland […]
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thurs., June 20, 2019
Gotta work today. Less snark, less…everything. Minimum wage legislation was not released by the Senate Finance Committee. For all we know, the committee never met and never considered the bill. When the committee chair posts a notice but provides no notice as to what will be considered, we’re all in the dark. A series of […]
DL Open Thread: Thurs., June 20, 2019
Mountaire Poisoning Sussex County? While this piece is for subscribers only, it refers to a ‘Young Turks’ investigation. Here’s some fair use: It is hosted by Emma Vigeland, a correspondent and producer for The Young Turks. In the video, she accuses Mountaire of giving its residential neighbors tumors and asthma, as well as causing deaths. The Sussex County […]
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: June 19, 2019
Sometimes it’s the little details that nag at me. Can someone explain why HB 73, which is the first leg of a constitutional amendment to legalize ‘no-excuses absentee voting’, has been bypassed on the Senate Agenda for three consecutive sessions? It remains on today’s Senate Agenda, but at the very bottom of it. I know, […]
DL Open Thread: Weds., June 19, 2019
Biden Promises Not To ‘Demonize The Wealthy’: At swanky fundraiser, of course. As if not making them pay their fair share is demonization. Here’s What Real Democratic Governors Do: Pa. Gov. Wolf Vetoes Bill Providing Tax Credits For Private School Scholarships. NJ Gov. Murphy Threatens To Veto Ongoing Extortion Payments To Companies Saying They Will […]
Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Tues., June 18, 2019
While we still have two more weeks to slog through, I see no reason not to write the post-mortem on this disaster of a legislative session. It’s basic: A Democratic governor and Democratic legislative leaders failed in their responsibilities to put forward a Democratic agenda. John Carney governed as if he was still Budget Director. […]
DL Open Thread: Tues., June 18, 2019
Trump Vows Massive Immigration Arrests And Deportations Starting Next Week. Even former DHS Secretary Nielsen didn’t want to do this. Supreme Court Holds That States Can Prosecute Miscreants Like Trump. The ‘separate sovereigns’ doctrine. DOJ Intervenes To Keep Paul Manafort Out Of Rikers. Hey, it’s an ongoing criminal conspiracy. Oh, and there is no justice, […]
DL Open Thread: Mon., June 17, 2019
Bad Poll Results? Fire Your Pollsters. That’s what Trump did. BTW, poll results show Trump losing to almost every major D, according to a Fox News poll. Maybe he can have those pollsters fired as well. US Military Steps Up Cyberwar Against Russia–Doesn’t Tell Trump. They’re afraid he’s a security risk: Two administration officials said […]
AYFKM??!! McBride And Carney Kill Minimum Wage Increase
No, this is not an ‘alternative universe’ exercise in imagination. Matt Bittle has the gory details in this story: Senate President Pro Tempore David McBride’s decision to hold legislation that would raise the minimum wage to $15 has implications that go beyond the numbers… Although the proposal was released from one committee, it has been […]
DL Open Thread: Sun., June 16, 2019
Senate Rethugs Have Long Knives Out For Mick Mulvaney. They think he’s free-lancing on a budget deal, thus causing a crisis. Don’t forget, he was a Freedom Kaukus Kook before Trump brought him on board. Colorado Pot Sales Top $1 Billion. Roughly $24 mill a month. Virtually no downside. Monitor away, John! Are D Codgers […]
DL Open Thread: Sat. June 15, 2019
Is Economic Growth The Wrong Standard To Measure A Country’s Success?: New Zealand thinks so. You just might agree. I do. The Democratic Debate Lineups: Anyone want to predict the tenor of each night’s action? I’m looking forward to both Sanders and Buttigieg ripping Biden’s record to shreds on Night 2. SOS Pompeo: President Doesn’t […]
DL Open Thread: Fri., June 14, 2019
Progressive Announces Challenge To Susan Collins. Primaries on both sides appear likely. FEC Chair: It’s Illegal To Get Elections Dirt From Foreign Governments. Always Has Been. Wonder how long before Trump tries to force her out of office… AOC Organizers Training Working Class Progressives To Challenge Insider D Consultants. Not only do I flat out […]
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thurs., June 13, 2019
Let’s start with some good news: The minimum wage increase bill cleared committee. The Forces Of Ee-Vil were out in force and are just getting revved up to drive a stake through the heart of this bill. I think it may have the votes to pass in the Senate. Don’t see any likely D defectors. […]
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