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Delaware Political Weekly: June 8-14, 2018
1. The Mulrooney Retirement. On virtually every issue, Rep. Mike Mulrooney has been a traditional Democrat, and not a Chamber lackey. He supports workers, families, equal rights for all, and has voted as such. He’s a salt-of-the-earth guy who took his job seriously while not taking himself too seriously. His legislative priorities generally centered around […]
Song Of The Day: June 15, 2018
My fave blues guitar player settles in with a ‘Cold Cold Feeling’. Meant to be enjoyed late at night:
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thurs. June 14, 2018
Let’s talk assault weapons. Both public supporters and even John Carney have called for the assault weapons ban to be reconsidered. Meaning, a vote on the floor of the Senate. We’ve already identified the would-be Twin Assassins of the bill, Dave McBride and Greg Lavelle. When I wrote that article, Lavelle had yet to officially […]
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Weds., June 13, 2018
Strap yourselves in. We’re goin’ for a ride. It was a very busy legislative day on Tuesday. Here’s the Session Activity Report. The highlights?: *Legislation providing 12 weeks of family leave for full-time state employees passed the House on largely a party line vote, with all D’s voting yes, and three R’s, Hensley, Miro and […]
Song Of The Day: June 13, 2018
This guy can do it all on the guitar. One of the best to ever grace the Arden Gild Hall stage. Meant to be enjoyed ’round midnight:
BREAKING: Rep. Mike Mulrooney To Retire
Rep. Mike Mulrooney (D-17th RD) has announced that he will not seek reelection, according to WDEL. While Mulrooney has been especially strong on labor issues, he has also been one of the NRA’s staunchest supporters in the Delaware General Assembly. He was facing a primary challenge from Melissa Minor-Brown. In fact, both had filed for […]
Get On Board The Kathleen Davies Bandwagon
Yes, we have an outstanding candidate for State Auditor. One who is building some momentum. I’ve been slow to recognize this development, but both Kevin Ohlandt and Blue Delaware have been on top of it. Mea culpa. You just have to read the linked Ohlandt piece, which is great journalism. Turns out the reason that […]
General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Tues. June 12, 2018
First, we must do a post-game wrap-up from last Thursday’s action-packed session. You can follow along with the Session Activity Report. The high(and low)lights. The Equal Rights Amendment passed the House. Six downstate R dead-enders voted no. The bill will have to pass in identical form in the next session of the General Assembly. Rather […]
Song Of The Day: June 10, 2018
Alby came up with an idea that inspired me: Songs that should be posted at 12:01 am b/c they sound right at home in the wee wee hours. Couldn’t wait, so I’m starting a week of such tunes a day early:
Song Of The Day: Sat., June 9, 2018
Anyone else have their minds blown by A Love Supreme (1965)? The classic Coltrane quartet, featuring McCoy Tyner on piano, Elvin Jones on drums, and Jimmy Garrison on bass. Guess what? An album recorded two years earlier has just emerged. Seems like only one or two people even knew it existed. My mind is blown […]
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